Diena Journal vs Arc Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Diena Journal
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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.
Arc Journal
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Arc is your personal journal to keep the memories that matter. It helps you remember your life as itβs lived, one moment at a time. SIMPLE, MINIMAL & BEAUTIFUL A clean, distraction-free interface designed for daily reflection. Open the app, start writing, and let your thoughts flow. PERFECT FOR Documenting your life and capturing those little moments that make you smile. FEATURES - Write and save personal journal entries - Tag your entries with emotions - Add photos and videos to your entries - Calendar to see entries across the year - Beautiful, minimal design - Date-organised entries - A map view to see where your entries are from
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: Arc Journal at 3 against Diena Journal's 1. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Diena Journal ships an update every 6 days, Arc Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Diena Journal | Arc Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days β better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 91 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | LUCAS RED PLUVINAGE | Phillip Pham |
In-app purchases
Diena Journal
No in-app purchases
Arc Journal
No in-app purchases









