# My Diary vs Private Writer Markdown Editor

The clearest difference is rating: Private Writer Markdown Editor at 5.0 against My Diary's 4.4. Private Writer Markdown Editor also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). My Diary's advantage is ratings volume (36 vs 3). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. My Diary sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Private Writer Markdown Editor sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Private Writer Markdown Editor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Diary has 36 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

My Diary ships an update every 2 weeks, Private Writer Markdown Editor daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Diary | Private Writer Markdown Editor |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (36 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-writer-markdown-editor/id6762291709/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **36** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 85.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Daily** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 73 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jay Lakhani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820580603) | [Hai Nam Trinh](https://appshunter.io/developer/1139152400) |

## What reviewers say

### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-and-notes/id6756433654)

Capture thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a private and creative journaling app. Organize ideas, track moods, and enrich entries with rich text, images, and voice notes. Upgrade for unlimited features and an ad-free experience.

**Highlights:** Rich text formatting, Add images and voice notes, Mood tracking, Note organization by category, Password/biometric lock, Customizable themes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Pro Access | $4.99 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Pro Access | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly Pro Access | $9.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Yearly Pro Access | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Pro Access | $39.99 | one-time |


### Private Writer Markdown Editor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-writer-markdown-editor/id6762291709)

A fast, distraction-free writing application focused on privacy and security. It offers a clean interface for writing in Markdown or plain text with live formatting and auto-save. All your notes are stored locally and can be locked with a PIN.

**Highlights:** Markdown and plain text writing, Live formatting, Auto-save, Local data storage, PIN app lock, PDF export, Search and pin notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Premium | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is My Diary free?

My Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Private Writer Markdown Editor free?

Private Writer Markdown Editor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, My Diary or Private Writer Markdown Editor?

Private Writer Markdown Editor is rated higher. My Diary averages 4.4 out of 5 from 36 ratings, while Private Writer Markdown Editor averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do My Diary or Private Writer Markdown Editor have ads?

My Diary shows ads; Private Writer Markdown Editor does not.

### Which is updated more often, My Diary or Private Writer Markdown Editor?

My Diary ships an update every 2 weeks, and Private Writer Markdown Editor daily. Most recently, My Diary was updated on October 12, 2026 and Private Writer Markdown Editor on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*