Comparison

Course Reminder vs PrintDiary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Course Reminder

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Course Reminder - Timetable & Smart Class Alerts Your week in one glance. Enjoy both landscape and portrait viewing on iPhone and iPad. Customize your semester start date to automatically calculate the current week, and switch weeks instantly to view past and future classes. Main Features: • Course editing: weekly / odd weeks / even weeks / daily / one-time rules, with course name and location. • Voice countdown reminders: set reminder lead times for each class (0 minutes, 5–180 minutes, and 1–30 days). Multiple reminders supported. • Import & export: import/export .courses files for easy backup, transfer, and sharing. • VIP (optional): unlock more timetable capabilities and enable iCloud sync (VIP only). Stored locally. No network required to view and manage your timetable.

About

PrintDiary

This app offers a unique journaling experience with a vintage typewriter interface. Write your thoughts, and they are instantly printed as slips on a timeline, connecting your day's moments. Entries can be saved, exported, and reorganized.

Highlights
  • Timeline slip diary
  • Vintage typewriter interface
  • Instant slip printing
  • Flexible slip management
  • iCloud sync
  • Privacy-focused local storage
Features
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Write your diary with a vintage typewriter and let paper slips connect the moments of your day. PrintDiary combines a retro typewriter interface with a clean timeline layout. Type your thoughts, ideas, or tasks on the green-tinted screen, tap “Print,” and a slip with a unique ID and timestamp is instantly generated and placed in your daily timeline. Each slip can be saved to Photos, exported, or reorganized at any time. Whether it’s a mood note, a spark of inspiration, or a work log, everything becomes clear on your slip-based timeline. —— Core Features Timeline Slip Diary All entries are automatically sorted by time, giving you a clear view of your entire day. Vintage Typewriter Interface Green text, breathing lights, and tactile typing feedback create a focused, nostalgic writing atmosphere. Instant Printing (within 200 characters) Write and print in one tap. Each slip includes a unique ID and timestamp for easy reference. Flexible Slip Management Rearrange slips on the main screen with drag and drop. In list mode, zoom in for detailed viewing or share individual slips. iCloud Sync (optional) Sync your timeline across multiple devices when enabled. Privacy First All data is stored locally by default. Permissions are requested only when saving images to your photo library. —— Use Cases Mood diary Inspiration notes Work logs Study snippets To-do reminders Travel and daily timeline journaling PrintDiary connects the stories that make up your day, one slip at a time.

Screenshots

Course Reminder3 screens
PrintDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Course Reminder at none against PrintDiary's 1. Course Reminder also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Course Reminder asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and July 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Course Reminder versus PrintDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCourse ReminderPrintDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size65 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer中强 邓Houma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Course Reminder

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is Course Reminder free?
Course Reminder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Course Reminder or PrintDiary have ads?
Neither Course Reminder nor PrintDiary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Course Reminder or PrintDiary?
Course Reminder ships an update every 2 weeks, and PrintDiary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Course Reminder was updated on September 20, 2026 and PrintDiary on July 18, 2026.

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