Comparison

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes vs My Diary

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

Head to head
About

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes

This app provides a private space to record thoughts, track moods, and practice mindfulness. Customize your journal's appearance and access a calming breathing exercise. Daily motivational quotes are also included to inspire reflection.

Highlights
  • Private journaling with password/Face ID lock
  • Mood tracking and emotional well-being insights
  • Customizable themes, fonts, and colors
  • Relax Mode for guided breathing exercises
  • Daily motivational quotes
  • Mindfulness and self-awareness tools
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There are moments when words become our quiet companions — when the noise of the world fades, and all we need is a safe corner to pour our thoughts into. Daily Journal is designed for those moments. It's not just a diary app; it's a gentle companion for your mind, your emotions, and your everyday life. Here, you can write your story, track your mood, and nurture your emotional well-being in the most comforting way possible. Every day brings a different feeling. Some days feel light and easy, others feel heavy and tangled. Writing helps us untie those knots. Daily Journal allows you to write freely and honestly — about joy, heartbreak, gratitude, or confusion — in a space that belongs entirely to you. Its calming interface invites you to open up without judgment. Whether you want to record a special memory or simply let your thoughts flow, the app makes writing a natural, soothing habit. One of the most beautiful aspects of Daily Journal is how deeply personal you can make it. Your journal should feel like your own world, and customization lies at the heart of this app. Choose your favorite fonts, change colors, experiment with themes, and design a writing space that reflects your personality. Maybe you like it soft and minimal, or maybe you prefer something vibrant and expressive — either way, your diary evolves with you. Each page can be as unique as your emotions. Your privacy is sacred, and Daily Journal understands that deeply. Every thought you write, every secret you keep, and every moment you record stays protected behind a password or Face ID. No one else can open your diary unless you want them to. It's your emotional sanctuary — a place where honesty feels safe. You can finally write without fear of judgment, knowing that your words are locked away from curious eyes. Beyond being a space for writing, Daily Journal helps you understand yourself better through mood tracking. Over time, these insights become a mirror of your emotional journey. You'll begin to notice that journaling isn't only about writing — it's about self-awareness and gentle healing. Sometimes life feels overwhelming, and even writing can seem too much. That's where Relax Mode comes in — a peaceful breathing session designed to calm your mind. Just close your eyes, breathe deeply, and let the world slow down for a while. It's a mindful pause that helps you reset before you continue your day or your journaling session. In those sixty seconds, Daily Journal reminds you that your mental peace matters just as much as your words. To keep you inspired, the app offers daily motivational quotes — a little nudge to begin your day with hope or to close your night with reflection. Some quotes will make you smile, others will make you think, but all of them are chosen to remind you that you are growing, healing, and learning each day. It's these tiny moments of motivation that can often shift your mindset and spark positive energy from within. Daily Journal is built with care, simplicity, and intention. Every feature is crafted to encourage emotional openness without overwhelming you with complexity. Whether you're journaling for mindfulness, self-growth, gratitude, or simply to document your day, the app molds itself around your rhythm. It doesn't tell you what to write — it just creates the perfect space for your heart to speak. — Subscription Terms: This app offers an auto-renewing weekly subscription for premium content and features. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel anytime in your Apple ID account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://fundeasy.in/diary-privacy-policy/

About

My Diary

Features
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My Diary: Private Journal Lock is a beautiful and private diary app designed to help you write, reflect, and keep your personal thoughts safe. Create a calm space for your daily journaling with a secure passcode, elegant themes, decorative fonts, mood tracking, drawing tools, and gentle writing prompts. Whether you want to record your feelings, save memories, write daily reflections, or simply express your thoughts, My Diary gives you a clean and comfortable writing experience. Key features: • Private diary with passcode lock Protect your personal journal with a secure PIN and keep your thoughts private. • Beautiful themes and colors Personalize your diary with soft, elegant, and premium themes that make writing more enjoyable. • Decorative fonts Choose fonts that match your mood and create a diary style that feels personal. • Mood calendar Track your feelings and view your entries in a clear calendar layout. • Comfortable writing editor Write freely with a clean editor, mood selection, colors, drawing tools, and style options. • Smart writing prompts Get gentle writing ideas and reflection prompts to help you start writing when you need inspiration. • Drawing tools Add a creative touch to your diary with simple drawing tools. • Daily journaling habit Build a peaceful writing routine and keep your memories beautifully organized. Premium features may include access to all premium themes, decorative fonts, unlimited writing assistance, premium drawing tools, and an ad-free experience. Your diary is your private space. Write your thoughts, protect your memories, and enjoy a beautiful journaling experience every day. Terms of use : https://sites.google.com/view/mydiarydailyjourna/home Pilicy Privacy: https://sites.google.com/view/my-diary-daily-journal-ios/home

Screenshots

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes4 screens
My Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: Secret Diary with Lock & Notes at 3 against My Diary's 1. Secret Diary with Lock & Notes also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Secret Diary with Lock & Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes versus My Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Diary with Lock & NotesMy Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (92 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings92 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkit SethALILOU DIgital LTD

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Diary Premium$4.991 Month
  • Diary Premium$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Diary Premium Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

My Diary

Subscriptions2
  • My Diary Premium Monthly3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • My Diary Premium Yearly7 Days trial$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Secret Diary with Lock & Notes free?
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Diary free?
My Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secret Diary with Lock & Notes or My Diary have ads?
Both Secret Diary with Lock & Notes and My Diary show ads.

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