Comparison

Diary vs Pudding Notebook

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

Head to head
About

Diary

A private journaling app designed for reflection and personal growth. It offers a peaceful space to record daily thoughts, set simple goals, and reflect without pressure. A gentle cat companion is present throughout your journaling experience.

Highlights
  • Private journaling
  • Goal setting
  • Daily reflection
  • Cat companion
  • No pressure or streaks
  • Ad-free experience
Features
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Diary – Hope Tree A quiet place to write, reflect, and grow — with a gentle cat by your side. Diary – Hope Tree is a simple, private growth diary for everyday life. There’s no pressure to be productive, positive, or consistent. Just a calm space to show up as you are. Write a few words about your day. Note a small step toward something you care about — even if it’s for tomorrow. Reflect honestly, even when things feel hard. Nothing more is required. A gentle way to grow Diary — write what happened today, even the ordinary things Hope — keep a simple goal you’re growing toward Reflection — a few honest words are enough Action — note a small step, past or future Tool - to support the hope No streaks. No scores. No pressure to “do better”. A quiet companion Your cat doesn’t guide, judge, or demand anything. It simply stays with you — day by day — as you write and grow at your own pace. Private by design Private — your entries are yours No ads Nothing is shared This is your personal space. Always. For people who... Want to keep a diary without feeling guilty Prefer honesty over positivity Need a calm place during busy or difficult times Care about privacy and simplicity If you want a quiet place to exist, reflect, and grow — Hope Tree is here. It is a space for reflection, intention-setting, and gentle daily practices. Private by design Your entries are yours No ads No subscription required Nothing is shared Your diary stays personal, simple, and calm.

About

Pudding Notebook

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Pudding Journal is a simple and beautiful journaling app for capturing your everyday moments. Whether it's your daily mood, travel memories, or life highlights — open the app and start creating your own personalized pages instantly. Layout Templates Choose from a curated collection of templates. Align photos and text with one tap, and create magazine-style pages effortlessly. Sticker Decoration Browse a growing library of stickers. Drag, drop, and arrange them freely to make every page uniquely yours. Photo & Text Collage Combine photos, text, and backgrounds freely. What you see is what you get — create your own life scrapbook. Calendar & Habit Tracker Built-in calendar view with habit tracking. Record every day of progress and growth. Made for iPhone & iPad Seamlessly switch between your phone and tablet. Enjoy a richer creative experience on the big screen. Three simple steps to start your first journal: Pick a template Add photos and text Save and share

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
Pudding Notebook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Pudding Notebook at every 5 days against Diary's every 3 weeks. Pudding Notebook also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Pudding Notebook sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Pudding Notebook every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Diary versus Pudding Notebook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryPudding Notebook
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKam Hung Cheung志灵 陈

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary

One-time1
  • Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime$3.99
7 purchases

Pudding Notebook

One-time7
  • Special Offer$0.29
  • Starter Pack$0.99
  • Basic Pack$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Advanced Pack$3.99
  • Premium Pack$9.99
  • Lifetime VIP$19.99
  • Deluxe Pack$19.99

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Pudding Notebook free?
Pudding Notebook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diary or Pudding Notebook have ads?
Neither Diary nor Pudding Notebook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diary or Pudding Notebook?
Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pudding Notebook every 5 days. Most recently, Diary was updated on September 29, 2026 and Pudding Notebook on October 8, 2026.

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