Comparison

Saradays vs Minimal Diary

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

Head to head
About

Saradays

Features
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Saradays is a calm, offline-first photo journal that gives you delightful ways to remember. Your photos and videos become timelines, clocks, books, galleries, and stacks you can gently explore. Timeline Scroll through a horizontal ribbon of memories with month headers, subtle haptics, and optional day clustering. Clock See a day as a 24-hour clock, with each photo pinned to the time it was taken. On This Day Revisit what happened on this date across different years, with a "Find Today" shortcut and a view of the in-between days. Book Flip through a physics-based photo book with rich page-turn animations, haptics, and soft page-flip sounds. Gallery Hang your memories in a framed, masonry-style wall that feels like a small exhibition. Stack Flick through a fanned-out stack of photos that subtly reacts to how you tilt your phone. Make It Yours Each visualization has a customizable serif title and an optional notes field, so you can tell the story behind a set of memories. Tap any item to open a full-screen viewer with zoom, swipe-through navigation, and support for both photos and videos. Soundtracks Attach a looping soundtrack to any visualization using curated built-in tracks or audio you import from files. Private & Offline Everything stays stored locally on your device unless you opt-in to save a backup in your own iCloud. For your extra peace of mind. Quick Controls A side drawer lets you switch visualizations, toggle light/dark mode, and go to settings which help you personalize the app. Free vs Premium In the free version you can create up limited visualizations with limited photos, videos, and notes in each. Saradays Premium unlocks unlimited visualizations, unlimited media (subject to your device's storage), convenient batch import when you long-press the add button, and access to future premium features. Saradays helps you slow down and remember your days. Gently, privately, and beautifully.

About

Minimal Diary

A minimalist journaling app with a clean white design for enjoyable daily writing. It offers easy organization with hashtags, calendar view, and secure passcode protection. Personalize your experience with vibrant theme colors and quickly find past memories.

Highlights
  • Minimalist white design
  • No registration required
  • Hashtag organization
  • Calendar view for entries
  • Secure passcode lock
  • 15 theme colors
  • Instant search
Features
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Minimal Diary is a simple and minimalist diary app designed with a clean white aesthetic. The spacious design makes writing an enjoyable experience every day. With no complex features and intuitive controls, it’s effortless to keep the habit going. 【 Features 】 ● Simple & Beautiful, the Ultimate Minimalist Design Experience a stunning, noise-free interface centered around white. By stripping away unnecessary clutter, the app allows you to focus on your thoughts and write with ease. ● No Registration Required, Ready to Use Instantly There’s no need for tedious sign-ups or logins. You can start recording your life the moment you download and open the app. ● Easy Organization with Hashtags Customize your tags to fit your lifestyle. Instead of typing them every time, simply tap your registered tag buttons to categorize and organize your notes effortlessly. ● Intuitive Reflection with Calendar View View your entries in a clean calendar format. It’s easy to look back on past memories and relive those special moments anytime you want. ● Secure Passcode Lock Protect your privacy with a built-in PIN lock. Keep your secret diaries and honest feelings safe in your own private sanctuary, away from prying eyes. ● Vibrant Theme Colors The minimalist design allows accent colors to truly shine. Choose from 15 beautiful colors to match your mood and personalize the app your way. ● Instant Search for Past Memories Quickly filter through your history using keywords or tags. Whether it was yesterday or years ago, you can find specific memories in a split second. 【 Recommended For 】 *Fans of clean and minimalist design *Those who want a hassle-free diary without complex features *Anyone wanting to cherish daily memories alongside photos *People organizing parenting logs or travel journals in their own style *Users looking for a secure, private place for their true thoughts *Anyone who has struggled to keep a diary in the past *Those looking for a reliable diary app with a passcode lock *People who want to organize entries smartly using hashtags *Anyone tracking gratitude or mental health through daily logging [ About Subscriptions ] ● Plan List * Monthly Plan: $1.99 / month * Annual Plan: $19.99 / year (with 1-week free trial) * Lifetime Plan (One-time purchase): $34.99 ● Billing & Auto-Renewal * Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. * Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. * You can manage or turn off auto-renew in your iPhone "Settings" > "Apple ID" > "Subscriptions" at any time after purchase. * Simply deleting the app does not cancel the subscription. ● Terms & Privacy Policy By using the Pro Plan, you agree to the following terms: Standard Apple Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ App Terms of Use: https://white-diary.web.app/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://white-diary.web.app/

Screenshots

Saradays4 screens
Minimal Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Saradays at none against Minimal Diary's shown. Minimal Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Saradays sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Minimal Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Saradays ships an update every 2 months, Minimal Diary every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Saradays versus Minimal Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSaradaysMinimal Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.3 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnusha FazalMasashi Inoue

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Saradays

One-time1
  • Saradays Premium$4.99
3 purchases

Minimal Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Plan$34.99

Questions

Is Saradays free?
Saradays is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Minimal Diary free?
Minimal Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Saradays or Minimal Diary have ads?
Minimal Diary shows ads; Saradays does not.
Which is updated more often, Saradays or Minimal Diary?
Saradays ships an update every 2 months, and Minimal Diary every 9 days. Most recently, Saradays was updated on October 30, 2026 and Minimal Diary on October 31, 2026.

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