Comparison

Diary Journey vs Dear Diary

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

Head to head
About

Diary Journey

Features
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Diary Journey is a calm, private weekly planner and diary — laid out like a real spiral notebook. Open to a beautiful two-page weekly spread and write your days as simple notes, right where they belong. It's the unhurried, paper-like place to plan your week and journal what matters. FEATURES • Weekly spiral spread — all seven days at a glance • Quick notes per day — tap any day and start writing; add as many as you like • A dedicated Notes space for longer thoughts and lists • Search — find any entry and jump straight to its day • Today, highlighted, so you always know where you are • Adjustable text size, ruled or plain paper • Four languages — English, Українська, Polski, Deutsch — switch instantly PRIVATE BY DESIGN • No account, no sign-up • No ads, no analytics, no tracking • Your entries stay on your device and sync through your own iCloud — we never see them SIMPLE AND FREE Diary Journey is free, with no in-app purchases. Just open it and write.

About

Dear Diary

Features
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Dear Diary is a calm, personal space to capture your thoughts, memories, and everyday moments. Write freely or use gentle prompts when you need inspiration. Add moods, tags, photos, and voice notes to preserve the details that matter. As your journal grows, Dear Diary helps you reflect on patterns and revisit meaningful memories. Features include: • Guided writing prompts across multiple categories • Mood tracking and a visual mood calendar • Photos and voice notes • Tags, favourites, search, filters, and sorting • Journaling streaks, trends, and personal insights • Weekly reflections and “On This Day” memories • Customisable themes and daily reminders • Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode protection • Journal backup, import, export, and account sync Whether you’re building a daily habit, practising mindfulness, or preserving life’s important moments, Dear Diary makes reflection simple and meaningful.

Screenshots

Diary Journey4 screens
Dear Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Dear Diary at 16.4 against Diary Journey's 18.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Diary Journey versus Dear Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiary JourneyDear Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequency—Every 6 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS18.016.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB53 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEUGEN KOWALErin Welch

In-app purchases

None

Diary Journey

No in-app purchases

None

Dear Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Diary Journey free?
Diary Journey is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dear Diary free?
Dear Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Diary Journey or Dear Diary have ads?
Neither Diary Journey nor Dear Diary shows ads.

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