Diary vs ZenSee
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Diary
Capture fleeting moments and emotions in a private digital journal. Record thoughts, add photos, and even audio to preserve your life's story. Enjoy a serene writing experience with beautiful typography and a book-like interface.
- Local encrypted storage
- Password protection
- Photo embedding
- Audio recording
- Book-like page turning animation
- Weather and location integration
- Customizable typography
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生活太快,我们常常来不及停下来,看清自己走过的路。 那些细碎的喜悦、隐秘的难过、转瞬即逝的感动…… 如果不写下来,就真的会永远消失。 日记,是你留给自己的最后一处安静角落。 在这里,你终于可以慢下来,和过去的自己对话,和未来的自己相遇。 把今天写下来,就是把人生最真实的模样,留给未来的自己。像故事一样记录 大仿宋书卷字体,纸张般的阅读质感 农历 + 二十四节气 + 实时天气 + 精准位置(支持区县) 图片自然嵌入正文,像老照片一样安静地躺在文字之间 随时录音,留住那一刻的声音与情绪 像翻书一样阅读 卡片式列表 + 书本翻页动画,双击呼出菜单。 滑动时,天气与位置随页面缓缓淡出,仿佛真的在翻阅自己的人生故事。私密且安心 本地加密存储,支持密码保护。 所有回忆,只属于你自己。当你某天深夜翻开这些文字, 你会忽然明白: 原来自己曾这样活过, 原来生活曾这样美好, 原来自己一直值得被温柔对待。把今天写下来, 把明天留给未来的自己。开始你的日记之旅 —— 把生活写成故事,把时光留成最珍贵的回忆。
ZenSee
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In today's fast-paced world, finding inner peace is precious. This app is designed for anyone focused on mental wellness, meditation, and Zen practice. Whether you're a mindfulness beginner or an experienced practitioner, you'll find the perfect tools and companionship here. [Key Features] • Meditation Timer: An intuitive, dedicated timer featuring soothing singing bowl sounds to help you achieve deep focus and relaxation. • Practice Tracking: Log your meditation sessions and insights. Witness your personal growth on the path of mindfulness. • Versatile Modes: Tailored for various scenarios including mindful breathing, deep meditation, and sleep relaxation to meet your needs at different stages. • Focused Zen Space: A minimalist, distraction-free interface that creates an immersive digital sanctuary for your mind. [Who is this for] • Anyone looking to relieve anxiety and stress through meditation. • Students and professionals aiming to improve focus and sleep quality. • Spiritual seekers diving deep into Zen, mindfulness, and self-awareness. Download now. Take a few minutes each day to connect with yourself, discover clarity through meditation, and embrace the peace and joy of your spiritual practice.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ZenSee at none against Diary's 1. Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs weekly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Both are free to download. Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ZenSee asks for nothing beyond the download.
Diary ships an update every 2 days, ZenSee weekly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Diary | ZenSee |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 27 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 雪萃 杜 | 宇 占 |
In-app purchases
Diary
- 解锁Premium$4.99
ZenSee
No in-app purchases









