At the Vet's vs HeartNote Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
At the Vet's
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At the Vet is a simple, clear and fun app for anyone who wants to keep track of their furry (or feathered!) friendβs health. Canβt remember when your last vet visit was? Or who in the pack had a rabies shot? Never again! With At the Vet, you can: - Log vet visits with notes and reminders for the next one - Keep track of vaccinations, deworming and other pet's life records - Store all your vetsβ contact info β phone, email, notes - Manage your pack β each pet has their own profile, species and fun notes - Back up all your data, so nothing gets lost Whether youβve got one pet or a whole animal crew, At the Vet helps you stay organized β and makes it fun!
HeartNote Diary
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HeartNote is an offline-first private journaling app focused on privacy, security, and a calm writing experience. Your entries, photos, audio, video, files, and doodles are stored locally on your device by default. No account is required, and your data is not forced into the cloud. HeartNote helps you capture everyday life in richer ways. In addition to plain text, you can write with images, image groups, video, audio, files, and doodles. The editor supports mixed media layouts, flexible block reordering, and Markdown text, so writing feels natural and expressive. HeartNote also helps you organize and revisit your memories with: Timeline and calendar views Notebooks, tags, weather, and mood metadata Search and filters Media library for browsing attachments On This Day, trends, and review insights Time Capsule reminders for future reflection For privacy and protection, HeartNote supports app lock, PIN, biometric unlock, and local backup and restore, so your journal stays under your control. This version also adds: Multi-year diary Notebook-based journal export Direct journal creation from a selected calendar date Export a single entry as a shareable journal card If you want a journaling app that stays private, works offline, and supports rich content, HeartNote is built for long-term personal use.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: At the Vet's at every 3 days against HeartNote Diary's every 3 weeks. HeartNote Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
At the Vet's ships an update every 3 days, HeartNote Diary every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | At the Vet's | HeartNote Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days β better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.5 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IVO VONDRAK | δΏ η |
In-app purchases
At the Vet's
No in-app purchases
HeartNote Diary
No in-app purchases
Questions
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