Comparison

PrintDiary vs 活着吧

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

活着吧

Features
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活着吧-看见时间,确认平安 这是一款记录生命旅程的温情工具。它帮你「看见」时间的形状,也为你和牵挂的人,提供一份安静的「平安」回响。 【核心功能】 -生命计时器 输入生日,精确计算你已存在的时间。跳动的数字,是生命最真实的刻度。 -生命日历 将漫长一生化为一张格子图。被填满的过去与尚空白的未来同样清晰,让你更懂珍惜。 -人生长河 在时间轴上标记你的闪光时刻。构建一条专属的成长河流,让来路与去向都一目了然。 -平安签到 每日轻轻一点,确认今日安好,并收获一句温暖寄语。是给自己的仪式感,也是给牵挂者的无声讯号。 -数字委托 预先从容记录重要信息与心意。这不是关于告别,而是为了更安心地专注于当下生活。 我们通过可视化时间,温柔提醒你:你已拥有许多,且依然手握选择。 同时,通过每日的平安确认,为你的生活增添一份笃定的安稳感。

Screenshots

PrintDiary4 screens
活着吧4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: 活着吧 at none against PrintDiary's 1. 活着吧 also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support 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. 活着吧 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PrintDiary versus 活着吧: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDiary活着吧
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.丽花 林

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

活着吧

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 活着吧 free?
活着吧 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintDiary or 活着吧 have ads?
Neither PrintDiary nor 活着吧 shows ads.

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