Comparison

Keyword Diary vs Journal for iPad

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Keyword Diary

Features
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For anyone who wants to keep a diary—but can’t stick with it. You may want to journal every day or reflect on your life, but long writing can feel tiring and hard to continue. Keyword Diary makes journaling simple: capture each day with up to three keywords. No long paragraphs needed. Why not find the one phrase that expresses your day? ■How you can use it ・Log breakfast, lunch, and dinner to look back on your eating habits ・Put today’s feelings into words and track emotional changes ・Record study or workouts to help build habits ・Save memorable quotes, haiku, or song lyrics ・Express your daily highlights in three keywords ■Key features ・Daily entries Add up to 3 keywords per day, up to 10 characters each. No extra clutter—just what you need. ・Calendar view See your keywords on a calendar and review your days at a glance. ・Templates Save frequently used keywords as templates to log routines instantly. ・Stats & insights Automatically summarizes the keywords you use most—discover patterns you didn’t notice. ・Search Instantly search past entries. “What did I eat that day?”—find it in seconds. ・Local-only storage Your data is stored securely on your device only. ■Few words, deeper reflection Only 10 characters, up to 3 keywords a day. That gentle limit helps you pause and ask: “What single phrase describes today?” Choosing words is a way of carefully looking back on your day. Simple, but meaningful—this is Keyword Diary. ■Recommended for Anyone who wants to journal but can’t keep it going Anyone who wants an easy daily 기록 (daily log) Anyone who wants to understand habits and emotional patterns Anyone looking for a simple, user-friendly diary app Anyone who values privacy Start a new journaling habit—written in keywords, starting today.

About

Journal for iPad

This app provides a private digital space for journaling on your iPad. It offers features like mood tracking, daily prompts, and photo integration to help you capture thoughts and memories. Security options like Face ID ensure your entries remain confidential.

Highlights
  • Private diary with Face ID/passcode lock
  • Mood tracker with history
  • Daily writing prompts
  • Photo and media support
  • Search and tag entries
  • iCloud sync
  • Apple Pencil support
Features
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Journal for iPad - Diary+ is your personal writing space, designed exclusively for iPad. Whether you're tracking daily thoughts, recording memories, or building a gratitude practice, this app makes it effortless. WRITE with pencil or keyboard Capture your thoughts, moods, and memories in a clean, distraction-free editor. Add photos to bring your entries to life. STAY PRIVATE Protect your journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Your entries are yours alone. DAILY PROMPTS Never face a blank page. Thoughtful prompts inspire reflection and help you build a consistent writing habit. MOOD TRACKING Log how you feel each day and discover patterns over time. Understand what lifts your mood and what drains it. ORGANIZED & SEARCHABLE Tag entries, search instantly, and browse by date. Find any memory in seconds. iPAD OPTIMIZED Built for the large iPad screen with a split-view layout, Apple Pencil support, and keyboard shortcuts. KEY FEATURES: - Daily journal & diary entries - Private diary with Face ID / passcode lock - Mood tracker with history - Daily writing prompts - Photo & media support - Search & tags - Widgets for quick entry - iCloud sync across devices - Apple Pencil support Start your journaling journey today. Support: hello@britetodo.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://britetodo.com/legal/PrivacyPolicyBrite.pdf

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keyword Diary at none against Journal for iPad's 10. Keyword Diary also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Journal for iPad's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Journal for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Keyword Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Keyword Diary versus Journal for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyword DiaryJournal for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.6 (68 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—68 — better
Update frequency—Every 2 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYUTA KIDOBrite Technologies

In-app purchases

None

Keyword Diary

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Journal for iPad

Subscriptions2
  • Journal Premium Weekly$5.997 Days
  • Journal Premium Yearly3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time8
  • Self-Care Stickers$1.99
  • The Morning Pages Month$6.99
  • Gratitude, Specifically$6.99
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  • 30 Days to Clear Your Head$7.99
  • Say It Straight$7.99
  • Shadow Work: 30 Sessions$7.99
  • The Worry Trial$7.99
  • Lifetime Premium$39.99

Questions

Is Keyword Diary free?
Keyword Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Journal for iPad free?
Journal for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Keyword Diary or Journal for iPad have ads?
Keyword Diary shows ads; Journal for iPad does not.

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