Comparison

iFlow note 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

iFlow note

Features
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iFlow note is a note-taking app based on Niklas Luhmann's Zettelkasten method. It uses three types of cards to help you separately capture inspirations, literature excerpts, and permanent knowledge, while intelligently linking them in the background. Don't worry about building a "perfect system" from day one. Just start by recording that one thought you have now. Organizing, connecting, and writing will naturally become easier later. Who is it for: Creative professionals who often get fleeting ideas: creators, product managers, engineers, indie developers. Students and researchers who want to systematically organize their reading notes and paper insights. Anyone looking to build a personal knowledge base and accumulate material for writing. The three note types allow for clear distinction at a glance: Inspiration Cards: For capturing fleeting thoughts, one-liners, and voice snippets. Supports voice recording, which can be transcribed to text later for review. Literature Cards: For excerpts from books, articles, or web pages, plus your own brief understanding. Supports text extraction and photo capture (keeping original screenshots). Permanent Cards: For rewriting ideas and conclusions in your own words to form reusable knowledge cards. Supports Markdown, ideal for longer content, article outlines, and drafts. Quick Capture: Create Spark, Literature, or Permanent cards directly from the bottom menu on the home screen. Multiple input methods (text, voice, image) prioritize ease-of-use in the moment. Tagging & Search: Use tags to categorize cards by theme, project, or context. Search across titles, content, and tags to quickly rediscover past ideas. Card Linking: Build a knowledge network by linking related Spark, Literature, and Permanent cards. View "Linked Cards" in the detail page to navigate your knowledge web naturally. Review & Reminders: Set review deadlines for Spark and Literature cards to avoid forgetting them. Receive reminders to periodically review cards and upgrade them to Permanent Cards. Schedule spaced repetition reviews for Permanent Cards to reinforce understanding. Trash & Archive: Restore accidentally deleted cards from Trash. Archive infrequently used but valuable cards to reduce clutter. PRO Benefits (Unlocked via Subscription): The free version is sufficient to get started. PRO offers more capacity for power users: Unlimited notes. Record multiple audio segments per Voice Card. Attach multiple images per Image Card. iCloud Sync & Backup: Keep data consistent across devices, with export option for Permanent Cards as Markdown files. (Specific prices and terms are as displayed within the app. Subscription can be canceled at any time.) Privacy & Data: Local-first by default: Your data is stored on your device and your personal iCloud. Minimal data collection: We do not collect unnecessary personal information or engage in excessive tracking. Detailed Terms of Service and Privacy Policy can be viewed in the app's settings page. Subscription: Monthly PRO: $0.99 per month (USD) Yearly PRO: $0.99 per year (USD) Lifetime PRO: $3.99 (USD) Links: Terms of Service: https://iflownote.netlify.app/#terms Privacy Policy: https://iflownote.netlify.app/#privacy Support: https://iflownote.netlify.app/#home

About

My Diary

Capture thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a private and creative journaling app. Organize ideas, track moods, and enrich entries with rich text, images, and voice notes. Upgrade for unlimited features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Rich text formatting
  • Add images and voice notes
  • Mood tracking
  • Note organization by category
  • Password/biometric lock
  • Customizable themes
Features
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Capture your thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a beautifully designed diary and note-taking app made for privacy, creativity, and ease of use. Whether you’re journaling your emotions, organizing ideas, or keeping a personal diary, this app gives you powerful tools to write your way. Key Features • Create diaries and notes with rich text formatting • Customize text colors, highlights, and fonts • Add images directly inside your notes • Record voice notes and capture thoughts instantly • Express how you feel with mood selection • Decorate your entries with fun stickers • Choose from solid colors, gradients, images, and patterns • Organize notes into categories for better clarity • Clean, minimal, and distraction-free writing experience Privacy First • Your thoughts are personal. Lock important notes using Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode and keep your memories safe. Upgrade to Pro and enjoy • Unlimited diaries • Advanced editor tools • Add unlimited images to notes • Lock notes for privacy • Exclusive cover designs • Ad-free writing experience Made for Everyday Writing • Perfect for journaling, daily reflections, mood tracking, study notes, or creative writing. Write anytime, anywhere — your diary is always with you. Start with free features and upgrade anytime to unlock the full experience. If you subscribe to a “Pro” plan, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase confirmation. Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited once you start a subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings. Cancellations are not allowed during the active subscription period. For support or questions, please contact us at miraclefifth@gmail.com Privacy Policy - https://my-diary-journal-notes.blogspot.com/2025/12/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use - https://my-diary-journal-notes.blogspot.com/2025/12/terms-of-use.html EULA - https://my-diary-journal-notes.blogspot.com/2025/12/eula.html If you enjoy using My Diary - Journal & Notes please take a moment to rate us and share your feedback.

Screenshots

iFlow note4 screens
My Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: iFlow note at none against My Diary's shown. My Diary's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence 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. iFlow note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and My Diary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iFlow note versus My Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriFlow noteMy Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.4 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings—36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer斌 胡Jay Lakhani

In-app purchases

3 purchases

iFlow note

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly Plan$0.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly Plan$1.991 Year
One-time1
  • PRO Lifetime Plan$6.99
6 purchases

My Diary

Subscriptions5
  • Weekly Pro Access7 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access$9.991 Year
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  • Yearly Pro Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • Yearly Pro Access$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$39.99

Questions

Is iFlow note free?
iFlow note 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 iFlow note or My Diary have ads?
My Diary shows ads; iFlow note does not.
Which is updated more often, iFlow note or My Diary?
iFlow note ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, iFlow note was updated on October 9, 2026 and My Diary on October 12, 2026.

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