Comparison

Diary vs MomentNote

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

MomentNote

Features
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Your moments deserve a home. Daily Diary is a simple and distraction-free journal app designed to help you capture your thoughts, emotions, and daily life. Whether you want to reflect on your day, track your mood, or simply write things down, this app gives you a quiet space to focus on what matters. Key Features • Daily Entries – Create a dedicated entry for each day with title, date, weather, and mood • Custom Sections – Add multiple sections with icons, colors, and personalized content • Auto Save – Automatically saves your entries when the day changes • History View – Browse your past entries in reverse chronological order • Local Storage – Your data stays on your device by default • iCloud Sync – Sync across devices with iCloud • Image Export – Export your entries as images for easy sharing No clutter. No distractions. Just a calm space for your thoughts.

Screenshots

Diary4 screens
MomentNote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MomentNote at none against Diary's 1. MomentNote also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Diary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price and ads 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. MomentNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Diary ships an update fortnightly, MomentNote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Diary versus MomentNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiaryMomentNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKam Hung CheungHONGWEI XIE

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Diary

One-time1
  • Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime$3.99
None

MomentNote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diary free?
Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MomentNote free?
MomentNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diary or MomentNote have ads?
Neither Diary nor MomentNote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Diary or MomentNote?
Diary ships an update fortnightly, and MomentNote every 4 days. Most recently, Diary was updated on October 30, 2026 and MomentNote on October 28, 2026.

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