Mini Diary vs Stoa Mentor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Mini Diary
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This app is a simple and easy-to-continue diary where you can record your daily mood, condition, weather, sleep, theme, and meals just by tapping. When you tap a date, the input wizard for that day appears. You can complete your entry with just a few taps. There is no need for complicated input or long text. You can also add a memo only when necessary. The calendar shows an icon for each day, so you can quickly see your mood (βgood,β βnormal,β βbadβ) and the weather at a glance. Monthly statistics are also generated automatically, making it easy to review changes in your mood and trends in your physical condition. In Settings, you can toggle the optional items: - Sleep - Theme - Meals This allows you to keep only the categories you need. This app aims to be a βno-pressure diaryβ that even people who struggle to keep a diary can continue using. ----- [Main Features] - Tap-based wizard input Complete your daily entry in a short time. - Icon display on the calendar Quickly check your mood, condition, and weather. - Memo support Add a short note only when needed. - Automatic monthly statistics See the distribution of each category at a glance. - Supports iPhone / iPad / Mac (Apple Silicon) Works with SwiftData and iCloud sync. - Appearance mode selection Choose dark, light, or system mode. - Optional items ON/OFF Hide unnecessary questions for an even simpler diary. ----- [Who This App Is For] - People who have trouble keeping a daily diary - Anyone who wants to easily track mood or physical condition - Those who want a light, relaxed approach to health management - People who donβt like writing long text but still want to keep records - Anyone looking for a very simple diary app
Stoa Mentor
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Stoa gives you one philosophical thought a day, and helps you turn it into action. Every day: - A quote from a great thinker: Seneca, Marcus Aurelius, Epictetus, Spinoza, Nietzsche, Schopenhauer and more - A short analysis that explains the idea and connects it to your own situation - A mentor who reads it aloud, so you can listen in a few minutes - A small action to try today Build a habit: - Track your streak and progress - Review your recent days - Share the quote of the day - Follow friends in your Circle and encourage each other Stoa is available in French and English. Choose your language at first launch or in Profile, and the quotes, analyses, voice and notifications follow. Free: one mentor listen per day. Premium: up to 5 listens a day, personal coaching and deeper analyses. Monthly and yearly subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel them in your Apple Account settings. Privacy policy: https://stoa-app.be/en/privacy Terms of use: https://stoa-app.be/en/terms
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Stoa Mentor at 15.1 against Mini Diary's 18.4. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Mini Diary | Stoa Mentor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 18.4 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 132 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Jun Yamabe | Arthur Desirant |
In-app purchases
Mini Diary
No in-app purchases
Stoa Mentor
No in-app purchases
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