# Emmanuel Pittsburgh vs Diary with lock

The clearest difference is rating: Emmanuel Pittsburgh at 5.0 against Diary with lock's 4.3. Emmanuel Pittsburgh also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (100% vs 66%). Diary with lock's advantage is ratings volume (1.2K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Diary with lock sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Emmanuel Pittsburgh asks for nothing beyond the download.

Emmanuel Pittsburgh holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Diary with lock has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Emmanuel Pittsburgh's written reviews are positive against 66% of Diary with lock's.

Emmanuel Pittsburgh ships an update every 2 months, Diary with lock every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Emmanuel Pittsburgh | Diary with lock |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmanuel-pittsburgh/id805876891/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.2K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 65.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 54 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Emmanuel Baptist Church](https://appshunter.io/developer/1452404838) | [Tuyen Bui](https://appshunter.io/developer/1000285801) |

## What reviewers say

### Emmanuel Pittsburgh

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmanuel-pittsburgh/id805876891)

Engage with a community focused on faith and service. Access content designed to inspire, inform, and empower your spiritual journey and community involvement. Share uplifting messages and resources with friends and family.

**Highlights:** Spiritual content, Community engagement, Inspirational messages, Service opportunities, Content sharing

**In-app purchases:** none


### Diary with lock

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/diary-with-lock/id1347511716)

Create a secure personal journal to record daily events, thoughts, and secrets. Protect your entries with a password or PIN code and customize the look with different colors and fonts. This app offers a simple, fast, and user-friendly way to document your life.

**Highlights:** Password & PIN code protection, Customizable background colors, Changeable font styles, Easy-to-use interface, Searchable entries, Unlimited entries, Multi-language support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cloud Sync Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Donate to Developer | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diary with lock-No Advertising | $8.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Secure with password protection
- ✨ Customizable fonts and colors
- 📝 Easy to write entries
- 💻 Convenient digital diary

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Too many ads interrupting writing
- 🐛 Crashes and glitches when trying to write
- 💾 No backup or data recovery options
- 🔍 Partial visibility of entries even when locked

**Reported bugs**

- Entries randomly disappearing
- Constant redirects to ads when trying to write
- Login/password reset not working properly

**Requested features**

- Backup and sync entries across devices
- Fingerprint/Face ID support for locking
- Ability to change font size and color
- Option to disable ads for paid users


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Emmanuel Pittsburgh free?

Emmanuel Pittsburgh is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Diary with lock free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Emmanuel Pittsburgh or Diary with lock?

Emmanuel Pittsburgh is rated higher. Emmanuel Pittsburgh averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Diary with lock averages 4.3 from 1.2K ratings.

### Do Emmanuel Pittsburgh or Diary with lock have ads?

Neither Emmanuel Pittsburgh nor Diary with lock shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Emmanuel Pittsburgh or Diary with lock?

Emmanuel Pittsburgh ships an update every 2 months, and Diary with lock every 6 weeks. Most recently, Emmanuel Pittsburgh was updated on November 1, 2026 and Diary with lock on November 11, 2026.

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