PrintDiary vs WordsForYou
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.
WordsForYou
This app provides a private space to record heartfelt messages and voice notes for important people in your life. Create personalized profiles, organize messages on a timeline, and enjoy charming animated companions. All data is stored locally or via iCloud for maximum privacy.
- Create personalized profiles for contacts
- Record text and voice messages
- Organize messages on a timeline
- Choose from 36 cute 3D animal companions
- Export messages as shareable images
- Local and iCloud data storage
- Ad-free and no account registration
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总有一些话,当面说太沉重,写在纸上又怕丢失。在这里,你可以放心地把它们安放,这是属于你的私密树洞。 「我想对你说」是一款温暖的手绘风格留言应用,专为你生命中重要的人留下真挚的话语。 无论是给伴侣的情话、对父母的感恩、给朋友的鼓励,还是写给自己的提醒——每一句话都值得被温柔对待。 【创建档案】 为生命中特别的人创建专属档案。设置昵称、关系、头像,还能挑选一个可爱的 3D 小动物作为专属伙伴。 【文字与语音】 用文字写下心声,或录制一段语音留言。每条留言都带有时间戳,精美地展示在个人时光轴上。 【时光轴】 在一条优美的时间线上回顾所有人的留言,按时间排列,一眼纵览你的情感旅程。 【可爱小动物伙伴】 从 36 个萌趣 3D 小动物图标中挑选——熊猫、狐狸、六角恐龙、独角鲸……每个小动物都会在卡片上沿着波浪线悠闲地来回走动。 【导出分享】 点击任意留言查看精美的详情卡片,包含头像、关系标签和小动物水印。一键导出为图片,方便分享给朋友。 【用心设计】 - 手绘波浪线边框与趣味图形 - 温暖配色方案,完美适配深色模式 - 流畅的动画效果贯穿全应用 - 中英文双语支持 【隐私至上】 所有数据仅存储在本地和你的私人 iCloud 账户中。开发者无法访问你的任何信息。无需注册账号,无追踪,无广告。 【iCloud 同步】 通过你的个人 iCloud 账户,留言自动在所有 Apple 设备间同步。可随时在设置中开关同步功能。 「我想对你说」——因为有些话,太重要了不能忘记。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PrintDiary at Free against WordsForYou's $0.99. WordsForYou's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
PrintDiary is free to download; WordsForYou costs $0.99 up front. PrintDiary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WordsForYou asks for nothing beyond the download.
PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, WordsForYou daily. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PrintDiary | WordsForYou |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Houma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd. | 晶 李 |
Customer experience
PrintDiary
WordsForYou
In-app purchases
PrintDiary
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99
WordsForYou
No in-app purchases









