Comparison

PrintDiary vs KidBase

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

Head to head
About

PrintDiary

This app offers a unique journaling experience with a vintage typewriter interface. Write your thoughts, and they are instantly printed as slips on a timeline, connecting your day's moments. Entries can be saved, exported, and reorganized.

Highlights
  • Timeline slip diary
  • Vintage typewriter interface
  • Instant slip printing
  • Flexible slip management
  • iCloud sync
  • Privacy-focused local storage
Features
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Write your diary with a vintage typewriter and let paper slips connect the moments of your day. PrintDiary combines a retro typewriter interface with a clean timeline layout. Type your thoughts, ideas, or tasks on the green-tinted screen, tap “Print,” and a slip with a unique ID and timestamp is instantly generated and placed in your daily timeline. Each slip can be saved to Photos, exported, or reorganized at any time. Whether it’s a mood note, a spark of inspiration, or a work log, everything becomes clear on your slip-based timeline. —— Core Features Timeline Slip Diary All entries are automatically sorted by time, giving you a clear view of your entire day. Vintage Typewriter Interface Green text, breathing lights, and tactile typing feedback create a focused, nostalgic writing atmosphere. Instant Printing (within 200 characters) Write and print in one tap. Each slip includes a unique ID and timestamp for easy reference. Flexible Slip Management Rearrange slips on the main screen with drag and drop. In list mode, zoom in for detailed viewing or share individual slips. iCloud Sync (optional) Sync your timeline across multiple devices when enabled. Privacy First All data is stored locally by default. Permissions are requested only when saving images to your photo library. —— Use Cases Mood diary Inspiration notes Work logs Study snippets To-do reminders Travel and daily timeline journaling PrintDiary connects the stories that make up your day, one slip at a time.

About

KidBase

This app helps parents privately record and track their child's development and memories. It features timelines, growth charts, and milestone trackers, with automatic counters and quick-log widgets for essential activities. All data is synced privately via iCloud and is never sold or tracked.

Highlights
  • Private journal and memory timeline
  • Growth charts with WHO percentiles
  • Sleep and feeding quick-log widgets
  • Automatic age and birthday counters
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Milestone trackers
Features
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KidBase is the all-in-one private journal for parents who want to remember everything. Capture every first smile, step, word, tooth with beautiful timelines, growth charts, and milestone trackers designed just for babies and young kids. • Automatic age & “days until birthday” counter • Sleep & feeding tracker with quick-log widgets • Height/weight charts with WHO percentiles • Private photo journal & memory timeline • iCloud sync across your devices (end-to-end private) • No ads, no tracking, no data sold... ever! • Completely free to use (supported by an optional tip jar) Made by a dad who wanted one safe place to keep every memory of his kids. Now yours too. Perfect for newborns, toddlers, and beyond.

Screenshots

PrintDiary4 screens
KidBase4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: KidBase at free against PrintDiary's free with in-app purchases. PrintDiary's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KidBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PrintDiary against 5.0 for KidBase. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, KidBase every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on July 18, 2026 and June 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrintDiary versus KidBase: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDiaryKidBase
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.Jared Eddie Countryman

Customer experience

PrintDiary

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

KidBase

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
4 purchases

KidBase

One-time4
  • Diaper Money$0.99
  • Cup of Coffee$4.99
  • Date Night Fund$9.99
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  • College Fund Starter$19.99

Questions

Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KidBase free?
KidBase is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PrintDiary or KidBase?
PrintDiary and KidBase are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PrintDiary or KidBase have ads?
Neither PrintDiary nor KidBase shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDiary or KidBase?
PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, and KidBase every 9 days. Most recently, PrintDiary was updated on July 18, 2026 and KidBase on June 10, 2026.

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