Comparison

PrintDiary vs Ormago

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

Ormago

Features
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Some things are not tasks. They have no fixed schedule, but you still want to know when they last happened. Ormago remembers those moments for you—from watering plants and changing an air filter to pet care and shared household routines. It does not plan your future. It simply keeps a trace of what already happened. EVENTS, NOT TASKS • Create events with a name, icon, and color. • Tap once when something happens—no forms, notes, or checklists. • See how long ago it happened and browse its simple history. • Add an optional local reminder to a personal event. PERSONAL AND SHARED SPACES • Keep everyday events in your personal space. • Create a shared space for a family, home, or small group. • Invite people with a private link. • When one member records an event, everyone in the space can see the update. WIDGET-FIRST • See the last time directly on your Home Screen. • Record an event from its widget without opening Ormago. • Use a space widget for a compact overview of shared events. QUIET BY DESIGN • Start immediately without creating an account. • Optionally use Sign in with Apple for account continuity. • No public profile, social feed, ads, or chat. Ormago | Let what happened leave its trace. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

PrintDiary4 screens
Ormago4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Ormago at none against PrintDiary's 1. On price, update cadence, 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. Ormago asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, Ormago every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PrintDiary versus Ormago: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPrintDiaryOrmago
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHouma Econimic Development Zone Jianmin Decoration Material Co., Ltd.广东极速网络科技有限公司

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PrintDiary

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$4.99
None

Ormago

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PrintDiary free?
PrintDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Ormago free?
Ormago is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PrintDiary or Ormago have ads?
Neither PrintDiary nor Ormago shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PrintDiary or Ormago?
PrintDiary ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ormago every 9 days. Most recently, PrintDiary was updated on October 17, 2026 and Ormago on October 6, 2026.

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