PrintDiary vs 72 Microseasons
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Timeline slip diary
- Vintage typewriter interface
- Instant slip printing
- Flexible slip management
- iCloud sync
- Privacy-focused local storage
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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.
72 Microseasons
Discover the subtle changes in weather, plants, and animals throughout the year based on traditional Chinese solar terms. Explore a timeline of 72 microseasons, each lasting about five days, and learn about the observations behind their names.
- Today's solar term and microseason
- Year-round timeline of microseasons
- Learn observations behind microseason names
- Track weather, plant, and animal changes
- Quiet seasonal observation tool
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Traditionally, each of China's 24 solar terms is divided into three microseasons, each lasting roughly five days. These 72 microseasons describe subtle changes in weather, plants, and animals throughout the year. Open 72 Microseasons to discover today's solar term and microseason. Explore the year-round timeline to see when each microseason begins and ends, and learn about the observations behind its name. A quiet way to notice the changing seasons through wind, rain, plants, birds, and animals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PrintDiary at 5.0 against 72 Microseasons's 4.3. PrintDiary also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 88%). 72 Microseasons's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and 72 Microseasons sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PrintDiary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PrintDiary's written reviews are positive against 88% of 72 Microseasons's.
PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, 72 Microseasons weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintDiary | 72 Microseasons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | 4.3 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 87.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 553 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Houma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd. | 杨 黄 |
Customer experience
PrintDiary
72 Microseasons
In-app purchases
PrintDiary
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
72 Microseasons
- Monthly Premium$0.991 Month
- Yearly Premium$2.991 Year
- Lifetime Premium$7.99
