Star Diary vs Writeblock
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Star Diary
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Star Diary is a calm and private space to reflect at the end of your day. Under a quiet, starry night, write down your thoughts, emotions, and small moments. Whether it is a long story or just a single line, Star Diary helps you gently organize your feelings before sleep. Designed with a dark, cosmic atmosphere, Star Diary creates a peaceful writing experience without distractions. There is no pressure to write perfectly. Just write honestly, at your own pace. Features: - A minimal and elegant diary for nightly reflection - Dark, space-inspired design for a calm mood - A private place for thoughts, emotions, and memories - Simple and intuitive writing experience Some days are bright. Some nights are quiet. Star Diary is here for all of them.
Writeblock
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Your favorite apps are on pause. The key? Just 50 characters about your day. Write a quick journal entry, and everything unlocks. Skip it, and YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram stay locked. Writeblock is not a journaling app. It's a habit engine. We block your dopamine apps every night until you write. No fancy editor β but Markdown, photos, and voice memos come standard. Most people discover they actually enjoy it. WHAT MAKES WRITEBLOCK DIFFERENT - Apps stay blocked until you journal β no willpower needed - 50 characters. That's about 3 sentences. Takes 2 minutes - Attach photos, record voice memos β no limits - Markdown formatting, for when you're that kind of person - No account, no signup β we never see a word you write - Build a streak β then graduate to any diary app you love - Export your entries anytime, for free, forever HOW IT WORKS 1. Pick the apps you can't stop opening 2. Set your nightly block time (default: 9 PM) 3. When blocked, write 50 characters to unlock everything 4. Watch your streak grow. Watch your habits change. YOUR DATA IS YOURS Your journal entries live on your device β and, with iCloud sync on, in your own private iCloud. They never reach our servers, and with no account, we literally can't read your diary. Export to Markdown anytime β it's always free. FREE TO START. $9.99 TO UNLOCK FOR GOOD. Journaling, full diary access, Markdown export, Face ID lock, iCloud sync β free forever. App blocking is free to try for two weeks; unlock it permanently with one $9.99 purchase. No subscription. No ads. No accounts. Pay once, own it forever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Writeblock at Free against Star Diary's $0.99. Star Diary's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Writeblock is free to download; Star Diary costs $0.99 up front. Writeblock sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Star Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Star Diary | Writeblock |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $0.99 | Free β better |
| Update frequency | β | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 16.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | won choi | sumin lee |
In-app purchases
Star Diary
No in-app purchases
Writeblock
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