Diary vs Good day+
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Private journaling
- Goal setting
- Daily reflection
- Cat companion
- No pressure or streaks
- Ad-free experience
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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.
Good day+
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Good Day+ Accompany you in recording and reflecting on the beautiful moments of each day. Through gratitude and revisiting, we can cherish life more—and feel happier within. How to use: Before bed each night, write down a few small good things that happened today (e.g., the weather was nice; a breeze brought the scent of flowers; someone smiled at me today; I took good care of myself). As you write, also recall how you felt in that moment, so the feeling of happiness can return to your heart once again. When gratitude becomes a habit, you’ll find it easier to notice the beauty in everyday life— turning ordinary little things into moments of happiness worth cherishing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Good day+ at none against Diary's 1. Good day+ also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Good day+ asks for nothing beyond the download.
Diary ships an update every 3 weeks, Good day+ every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | Diary | Good day+ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kam Hung Cheung | SHIHCHI YEN |
In-app purchases
Diary
- Hope Tree Companion Plus Lifetime$3.99
Good day+
No in-app purchases









