LeftRightDiary vs Notes 3
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LeftRightDiary
This app allows you to record life's moments using text and images, with support for Markdown editing. It prioritizes privacy by storing all data locally on your device and offers various ways to review past entries.
- Markdown and Rich Text editing
- Mixed text and image layout
- Heatmap and Calendar views
- Random memory recall
- Local data storage
- WebDAV and Alibaba Cloud Disk sync
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**Capture Every Moment** With Zuoyou Diary, record every moment of your life! 【Product Introduction】 Zuoyou Diary is a simple and pure diary app! It supports writing journals in Markdown, combining text and images. All basic features are completely free. All diary data is stored only on your device — your privacy is our top priority, so you never have to worry about data leaks. In addition, you can easily review past entries through various views such as Heatmap, Calendar, Random Recall, and "On This Day in the Past." Everything is clearly laid out so you can effortlessly keep track of life's little moments. 【Key Features】 * Supports both Markdown and Rich Text editors * Mixed text and image layout * Heatmap support * Calendar view (with heatmap) * Calendar image view * On this day in the past * Random memory recall * Privacy-focused: data stored locally on your device * Sync via WebDAV * Sync with Alibaba Cloud Disk
Notes 3
This utility app combines note-taking, task management, and freeform drawing into a single, intuitive interface. Capture ideas, organize to-dos, and sketch concepts without needing multiple applications.
- Note-taking and organization
- Task reminders and to-do lists
- Freeform drawing canvas
- Customizable backgrounds
- Seamless workflow between features
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Notes 3-in-1 brings together note-taking, task reminders, and freeform drawing in one simple app, so you can capture ideas without switching between tools. Whether you are writing down quick thoughts, planning your day, or sketching freely, Notes 3-in-1 gives you one flexible space to do it all. What you can do with Notes 3-in-1: - Write and organize notes with ease - Create task reminders and keep track of to-dos - Draw, doodle, and brainstorm on a freeform canvas - Personalize your experience with background options that match your style - Move seamlessly between writing, planning, and drawing in one app Notes 3-in-1 is designed for everyday use - whether you are journaling, making checklists, studying, planning a project, or simply capturing inspiration when it comes.
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Verdict
LeftRightDiary and Notes 3 both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Notes 3's written reviews are positive against 50% of LeftRightDiary's. Notes 3 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). LeftRightDiary's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, rating, ratings volume and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. LeftRightDiary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Notes 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for LeftRightDiary against 5.0 for Notes 3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of LeftRightDiary's written reviews are positive against 100% of Notes 3's.
LeftRightDiary ships an update every 3 weeks, Notes 3 every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LeftRightDiary | Notes 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Ad-supported — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 候军 袁 | Zekun Xu |
Customer experience
LeftRightDiary
Notes 3
In-app purchases
LeftRightDiary
- Upgrade to PRO$3.99
- 请作者吃大餐$9.99
- 大力支持$29.99
Notes 3
No in-app purchases









