# Journal for iPad vs My Diary

The clearest difference is rating: My Diary at 5.0 against Journal for iPad's 4.6. My Diary also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Journal for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 6 weeks) and ratings volume (142 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Journal for iPad sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days and My Diary sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Diary holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Journal for iPad has 142 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Journal for iPad ships an update every 2 days, My Diary every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Journal for iPad | My Diary |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (142 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-for-ipad-diary-plus/id6775478461/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id6790357897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **142** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 days** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 36 MB | 58 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Brite Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1620922833) | [codesbunny](https://appshunter.io/developer/1835940465) |

## What reviewers say

### Journal for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-for-ipad-diary-plus/id6775478461)

This app provides a private digital space for journaling on your iPad. It offers features like mood tracking, daily prompts, and photo integration to help you capture thoughts and memories. Security options like Face ID ensure your entries remain confidential.

**Highlights:** Private diary with Face ID/passcode lock, Mood tracker with history, Daily writing prompts, Photo and media support, Search and tag entries, iCloud sync, Apple Pencil support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journal Premium Weekly | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| Journal Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |
| Self-Care Stickers | $1.99 | one-time |
| Paper Backgrounds | $2.99 | one-time |
| The Morning Pages Month | $6.99 | one-time |
| Gratitude, Specifically | $6.99 | one-time |
| 30 Days to Clear Your Head | $7.99 | one-time |
| Shadow Work: 30 Sessions | $7.99 | one-time |
| The Worry Trial | $7.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Premium | $39.99 | one-time |


### My Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-diary-journal-with-lock/id6790357897)

This app provides a secure space to record daily thoughts, memories, and life experiences. It offers features like password protection, mood tracking, and the ability to attach photos and voice recordings to entries. Organize your life and keep your personal reflections safe and easily accessible.

**Highlights:** Password and fingerprint lock, Journal themes and customization, Mood tracking and gratitude journal, Photo and voice recording attachments, Speech to text functionality, Offline access, Task checklists and reminders

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium - Weekly | $2.49 | per 7 days |
| Monthly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Yearly Premium | $19.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Journal for iPad free?

Journal for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Diary free?

My Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Journal for iPad or My Diary?

My Diary is rated higher. Journal for iPad averages 4.6 out of 5 from 142 ratings, while My Diary averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Journal for iPad or My Diary have ads?

Neither Journal for iPad nor My Diary shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Journal for iPad or My Diary?

Journal for iPad ships an update every 2 days, and My Diary every 6 weeks. Most recently, Journal for iPad was updated on November 10, 2026 and My Diary on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*