Comparison

Vito vs Diena Journal

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

Head to head
About

Vito

Features
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Meet real opponents. Play real games. Vito is the social app for chess and backgammon players who want to find opponents nearby, organize tournaments at local venues, and track their progress. FIND PLAYERS NEAR YOU Discover chess and backgammon players in your neighborhood. See who's available, challenge them to a quick game, and meet at your favorite café, club, or park. PLAY & TRACK YOUR GAMES Log quick play matches with friends or strangers. Track scores, rate games, take board photos, and watch your rating evolve over time. Every game counts. JOIN & CREATE TOURNAMENTS Browse upcoming tournaments at venues near you, or create your own. Support for single elimination, double elimination, round-robin, and pools-knockout formats. Paid tournaments collect entry fees securely via Stripe — no cash needed. CONNECT WITH THE COMMUNITY Add friends, join groups, chat with opponents, share post-game recaps, and build your reputation. See activity from friends and discover what's happening in your city. DISCOVER LOCAL VENUES Find clubs, cafés, and bars that host board game nights and tournaments. Browse venue photos, check hours, and get directions. YOUR GAME, YOUR STATS Elo-based ratings for chess and backgammon. Detailed match history, win/loss records, head-to-head stats, and performance analysis. Track your improvement over time. Vito is free to download and use. Tournament entry fees, where applicable, are collected by venue organizers for real-world event participation. Questions or feedback? Reach us at contact@vitotheapp.com

About

Diena Journal

Features
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Diena Journal is a collaborative journal. Create memories and invite your friends to contribute. Together, add photos, text and musique on the pages of your shared album ! Explore memories using the zoomable timeline, a new interaction experience that lets you explore time in an intuitive manner. Long-press anywhere on the timeline to add a memory. The app does not require an account to work, but it's recommended to take advantage of the collaborative features and back-up your memories. Its unique design lets you work offline and synchronize your changes when your network is stable.

Screenshots

Vito4 screens
Diena Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Diena Journal at every 6 days against Vito's every 2 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Vito ships an update every 2 weeks, Diena Journal every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Vito versus Diena Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVitoDiena Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB91 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperVito: Backgammon & ChessLUCAS RED PLUVINAGE

In-app purchases

None

Vito

No in-app purchases

None

Diena Journal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Vito free?
Vito is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Diena Journal free?
Diena Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Vito or Diena Journal have ads?
Neither Vito nor Diena Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Vito or Diena Journal?
Vito ships an update every 2 weeks, and Diena Journal every 6 days. Most recently, Vito was updated on November 5, 2026 and Diena Journal on October 30, 2026.

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