# Diary vs Tiny Experiments

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Diary at 15.6 against Tiny Experiments's 18.0. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tiny Experiments sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Diary against 5.0 for Tiny Experiments. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.

Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Tiny Experiments fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Diary | Tiny Experiments |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-hope-tree/id6753673053/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-experiments/id6757625440/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kam Hung Cheung](https://appshunter.io/developer/902913767) | [RockieStar Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1496621113) |

## What reviewers say

### Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-hope-tree/id6753673053)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime | $3.99 | one-time |


### Tiny Experiments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tiny-experiments/id6757625440)

This app encourages self-improvement through small, manageable daily experiments. Focus on easy-to-start actions, track your progress visually, and build consistency without pressure. It's designed for those seeking real change with simple, distraction-free systems.

**Highlights:** Small daily experiments, Low-pressure habit building, Simple daily journal, Visible progress tracking, Build consistency, Distraction-free interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Weekly | $6.99 | per 7 days |
| Pro Annual | $29.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Diary free?

Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Tiny Experiments free?

Tiny Experiments is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Diary or Tiny Experiments?

Diary and Tiny Experiments are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Diary or Tiny Experiments have ads?

Neither Diary nor Tiny Experiments shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Diary or Tiny Experiments?

Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tiny Experiments fortnightly. Most recently, Diary was updated on September 29, 2026 and Tiny Experiments on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*