Comparison

Diary Lock vs FocusDragon

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

Head to head
About

Diary Lock

Features
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Your All-in-One Private Notes & Planner Write, organize, and protect your thoughts with powerful tools in one simple app. Rich Text Editor β€’ Bold, italic, underline & strikethrough β€’ Bullet & numbered lists β€’ Multiple fonts β€’ Highlight & text color options β€’ Add stickers β€’ Insert images β€’ Organize with tags Voice Notes β€’ Record audio directly inside notes β€’ Capture ideas instantly β€’ Perfect for meetings & quick thoughts Private & Secure β€’ Lock individual notes with PIN β€’ Protect personal journals β€’ Keep sensitive information safe Mood Tracking β€’ Set daily moods β€’ Reflect on your emotions β€’ Make journaling more meaningful Smart Reminders & Events β€’ Create events with start & end time β€’ Repeat options β€’ Get notified on time β€’ Stay on schedule More Creative Tools β€’ Draw freely inside notes β€’ Customize with colors β€’ Clean & intuitive design β€’ Organize by date & category Perfect for journaling, planning, studying, goal tracking, and daily organization. Simple. Powerful. Secure. Start with free features and upgrade anytime to unlock the full experience. If you subscribe to a β€œPro” plan, payment will be charged to your iTunes account at the time of purchase confirmation. Any unused portion of a free trial (if offered) will be forfeited once you start a subscription. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and disable auto-renewal anytime in your Account Settings. Cancellations are not allowed during the active subscription period. For support or questions, please contact us at miraclefifth@gmail.com Privacy Policy - https://secret-diary-journal-lock.blogspot.com/2026/02/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use - https://secret-diary-journal-lock.blogspot.com/2026/02/terms-of-use.html EULA - https://secret-diary-journal-lock.blogspot.com/2026/02/eula.html If you enjoy using Secret Diary: Journal & Lock, please take a moment to rate us and share your feedback.

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FocusDragon

Features
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Turn every focus session into a journey. FocusDragon is a DeepFocus timer that makes concentration feel less like a chore and more like an adventure. Pick a route, start your session, and watch your dragon take flight across Apple Maps β€” gliding from landmark to landmark while you stay in flow. Whether you need a Pomodoro for work, study, reading, coding, or deep work, FocusDragon helps you build a real focus habit with visual progress you can see, hear, and feel. HOW IT WORKS β€’ Choose your focus type and session length β€’ Pick a map route for your next journey β€’ Start your session β€” your dragon flies along the route in real time β€’ Finish the session to complete the journey and earn rewards β€’ Unlock new dragons and keep your streak alive WHY FOCUSRAGON IS DIFFERENT Most productivity apps only show a countdown. FocusDragon gives you a reason to stay focused: β€’ Map journeys β€” every session is a flight across a real route on the map β€’ Dragon companion β€” your dragon moves with your progress, not just a static timer β€’ Rewards β€” complete journeys to unlock dragons and grow your collection β€’ Flow-friendly sessions β€” simple start, beautiful visuals, satisfying landing moments β€’ Built for habit building β€” designed to make coming back tomorrow easier than today STREAKS & WIDGETS Build momentum with daily focus streaks and keep your habit visible on your Home Screen: β€’ Streak widgets to track your week at a glance β€’ Focus timer widget to start a session quickly β€’ Live Activity support during active sessions TRACK YOUR PROGRESS β€’ Timeline of every focus session β€’ Analytics, charts, and heatmaps β€’ Session notes to reflect on what worked β€’ Weekly insights to improve your productivity over time FOCUS YOUR WAY β€’ Multiple focus types for work, study, and more β€’ Custom session durations β€’ Ambient flight sounds for deeper concentration β€’ Map styles and route customization β€’ Daily focus reminders GREAT FOR β€’ Students who want a Pomodoro timer that feels motivating β€’ Professionals building a deep work routine β€’ Anyone with ADHD who benefits from visual progress and streak accountability β€’ Creators, developers, writers, and remote workers who need help staying in flow A BEAUTIFUL FOCUS EXPERIENCE FocusDragon combines concentration, productivity, and gamification without feeling childish. It is calm, polished, and designed for people who want a focus app they actually enjoy opening. Start your next journey. Build your streak. Unlock your dragons. --- Privacy-first: your focus data stays on your device. For more information, visit https://indiegoodies.com/focusdragon Terms of Use: https://indiegoodies.com/focusdragon/terms Privacy Policy: https://indiegoodies.com/focusdragon/privacy Contact us: support@indiegoodies.com

Screenshots

Diary Lock4 screens
FocusDragon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: FocusDragon at none against Diary Lock's shown. Diary Lock's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Diary Lock sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per 7 days and FocusDragon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
Diary Lock versus FocusDragon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary LockFocusDragon
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksβ€”
AdsYesNo β€” better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size71 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJay LakhaniIndie Goodies LLC

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Diary Lock

Subscriptions3
  • Weekly Pro Access$3.997 Days
  • Monthly Pro Access$9.991 Month
  • Yearly Pro Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Pro Access$39.99
3 purchases

FocusDragon

Subscriptions2
  • Unlimited Access$3.991 Month
  • Unlimited Access$18.991 Year
One-time1
  • Unlimited Access$33.99

Questions

Is Diary Lock free?
Diary Lock is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FocusDragon free?
FocusDragon is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Diary Lock or FocusDragon have ads?
Diary Lock shows ads; FocusDragon does not.

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