Comparison

PrintDiary vs LifeLogs

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

LifeLogs

This app helps you create a long-term journal, allowing you to revisit past entries on the same day in future years. It supports text, photos, voice, and location, with monthly summaries and iCloud backup options for a comprehensive reflection on your life's journey.

Highlights
  • Five-year journaling
  • Daily entries with text, photo, voice, location
  • Monthly review summaries
  • iCloud backup and sync
  • Multiple summary styles
  • Local data storage with iCloud option
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LifeLogs 是一本为长期陪伴设计的五年日记。 每天写下一点今天,未来同一天再打开时,你会看到过去几年此刻的自己:当时在烦恼什么、喜欢什么、去了哪里,又是怎样一点点长成现在的样子。 核心功能: 那年今日 自动整理过去同一天的记录,让回忆不只是存档,而是在每一次重逢里被重新看见。 轻松记录 支持文字、照片、语音和位置。可以认真写一篇,也可以只留下一个瞬间,让记录没有压力。 月度回顾 当某个月累计超过 15 天可总结的日记后,LifeLogs 会为你生成月度回顾,提炼关键词、情绪趋势和重要片段。即使你后来补写过去月份的日记,也能自动补全对应月份的总结。 iCloud 备份 开启 Plus 后,可使用 iCloud 备份和同步,让重要回忆在你的 Apple 设备之间更安心地保存。 多种总结风格 同样的日记,可以用不同角度理解自己。你可以选择更犀利、更温柔或更务实的月总结表达方式。 隐私与安全 日记是很私人的内容。LifeLogs 优先在本机保存你的记录;当你开启 iCloud 相关能力时,数据会进入你的私人 iCloud 环境,并在同步前尽量保护本地已有内容,避免被云端状态直接覆盖。 适合谁使用: 想坚持写日记的人。 想记录生活变化的人。 想在几年后重新遇见自己的你。 从今天开始,把每一天都留给未来的自己。 Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrintDiary4 screens
LifeLogs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: LifeLogs at none against PrintDiary's 1. LifeLogs also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). PrintDiary's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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. LifeLogs asks for nothing beyond the download.

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 LifeLogs. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, LifeLogs weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PrintDiary versus LifeLogs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDiaryLifeLogs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS18.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB44 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.晓晗 宿

Customer experience

PrintDiary

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

LifeLogs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

LifeLogs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is LifeLogs free?
LifeLogs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PrintDiary or LifeLogs?
PrintDiary and LifeLogs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 4 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do PrintDiary or LifeLogs have ads?
Neither PrintDiary nor LifeLogs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDiary or LifeLogs?
PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, and LifeLogs weekly. Most recently, PrintDiary was updated on October 30, 2026 and LifeLogs on October 31, 2026.

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