Comparison

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes vs BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

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

BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

Features
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Your mind doesn’t think in folders. Brainful+ gives every thought a place you can see. Write quick ideas or longer reflections, organize them into visual clusters, and watch your memories form around your brain. Add photos, videos, or private voice notes, then find everything again through search and Calendar. JOURNAL WITHOUT THE CLUTTER • Capture a thought whenever it appears • Organize related thoughts into visual clusters • Search across your journal • Browse previous entries by date • Keep newly created clusters within easy reach CAPTURE MORE THAN WORDS Some memories need more than text. Add photos, videos, and voice notes directly to your thoughts, then open your media in a focused full-screen view. REMEMBER IN CHAPTERS Memory Capsules let you seal an entire chapter of thoughts and clusters. Start again with a clear mind, knowing you can return to that chapter whenever you want. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Brainful+ is local-first. Your journal stays on your device unless you choose optional iCloud sync. Lock sensitive clusters with a passcode and export your journal whenever you want. YOUR JOURNAL, YOUR WAY • Customize your brain, colors, typography, and app icon • Create JSON backups with your media • Export readable Markdown or printable PDF journals • Import and restore previous backups • Keep your journal synchronized across supported Apple devices with iCloud FREE TO START Write unlimited text thoughts and organize them across up to three clusters for free. Brainful++ unlocks unlimited clusters, optional iCloud sync, themes, recovery tools, alternate app icons, and the complete Brainful+ experience. Selected media features can also be unlocked permanently through individual lobe purchases. Brainful+ is made for daily journaling, private reflection, ideas, memories, and the chapters you aren’t ready to forget. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes4 screens
BrainFul+ Diary, Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrainFul+ Diary, Journal at none against Secret Diary with Lock & Notes's shown. BrainFul+ Diary, Journal also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Secret Diary with Lock & Notes's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.5). On price 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 BrainFul+ Diary, Journal sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Secret Diary with Lock & Notes ships an update every 2 months, BrainFul+ Diary, Journal fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes versus BrainFul+ Diary, Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSecret Diary with Lock & NotesBrainFul+ Diary, Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (101 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings101 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.5
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnkit SethSKRANEIX DEVELOPMENT STUDIOS

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
6 purchases

BrainFul+ Diary, Journal

Subscriptions3
  • Brainry Pro$1.991 Month
  • Brainry Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Plus Yearly$19.991 Year
One-time3
  • Media Extention$1.99
  • Audio Extention$1.99
  • All Extensions$2.99

Questions

Is Secret Diary with Lock & Notes free?
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BrainFul+ Diary, Journal free?
BrainFul+ Diary, Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Secret Diary with Lock & Notes or BrainFul+ Diary, Journal have ads?
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes shows ads; BrainFul+ Diary, Journal does not.
Which is updated more often, Secret Diary with Lock & Notes or BrainFul+ Diary, Journal?
Secret Diary with Lock & Notes ships an update every 2 months, and BrainFul+ Diary, Journal fortnightly. Most recently, Secret Diary with Lock & Notes was updated on October 30, 2026 and BrainFul+ Diary, Journal on October 25, 2026.

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