# memono Journal vs My Super Secret Diary Notes

The clearest difference is review sentiment: memono Journal at 85% against My Super Secret Diary Notes's 45%. memono Journal also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ads (none vs shown). My Super Secret Diary Notes's advantage is ratings volume (1.9K vs 301) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. memono Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 3 months and My Super Secret Diary Notes sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

memono Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: My Super Secret Diary Notes has 1.9K ratings behind it against 301, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of memono Journal's written reviews are positive against 45% of My Super Secret Diary Notes's.

memono Journal ships an update monthly, My Super Secret Diary Notes every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | memono Journal | My Super Secret Diary Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (301 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-super-secret-diary-notes/id1367154224/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 301 | **1.9K** |
| Positive reviews | **85.2% of reviews** | 45.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Subscription |
| Size | 50 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Dennis Ebbinghaus](https://appshunter.io/developer/858934149) | [Ivan Antic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1367134411) |

## What reviewers say

### memono Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/memono-journal/id906470619)

Create rich multimedia journal entries with text, photos, audio, and location data. Organize notes with color categories, set reminders, and share them easily. Secure your entries with a lock and fingerprint access.

**Highlights:** Multimedia notes (text, photos, audio), Location tagging, Color-coded organization, Reminders and notifications, Secure lock with Touch ID, iCloud synchronization, Note sharing

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 3 months | $2.99 | per 3 months |
| 1 Year | $4.99 | per year |
| One-time purchase | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🔒 Password protection
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🎵 Voice recording support
- 📍 Location tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 Ads are too frequent
- 🔍 Difficulty finding/searching notes
- 🔤 Small font size
- 📁 Limited organization options

**Reported bugs**

- Photos disappearing after saving
- Syncing issues between devices
- Crashes and freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to change font size and style
- Option to add multiple photos per note
- Folder/category organization
- Improved search and sorting functionality


### My Super Secret Diary Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-super-secret-diary-notes/id1367154224)

Securely record your daily thoughts, memories, and secrets in a customizable digital journal. Protect your private entries with a lock and enhance them with photos, emoticons, and personalized designs. Your memories are safely stored and accessible across devices.

**Highlights:** Password/Touch ID protection, Calendar and list view, Search functionality, Customizable fonts and colors, Photo attachments, iCloud synchronization, Social media sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PRO Diary | $5.99 | per 7 days |
| PRO Diary | $19.99 | per year |
| Background Style 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 4 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 6 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 10 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Background Style 11 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $1.99 | one-time |
| Long Audio Notes | $1.99 | one-time |
| Lock Notes | $2.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pro Pack | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Helps express feelings
- 📆 Calendar feature
- 🎨 Customizable fonts and themes
- 🔒 Secure for keeping secrets
- 📝 Convenient way to write diary entries

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Need to pay to lock diary
- 🔒 Locking feature should be free
- 🐛 Issues with saving entries
- 🙄 Too many ads
- 📁 Lack of organization/file system

**Reported bugs**

- Entries disappearing after exiting app
- Date/time not displaying correctly
- App crashing or freezing
- Syncing issues across devices

**Requested features**

- Make locking feature free
- Add dark mode option
- Improve saving/syncing of entries
- Reduce ads or make them optional
- Implement a file/folder system


## Frequently asked questions

### Is memono Journal free?

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

### Is My Super Secret Diary Notes free?

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

### Which has better reviews, memono Journal or My Super Secret Diary Notes?

memono Journal is rated higher. memono Journal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 301 ratings, while My Super Secret Diary Notes averages 4.3 from 1.9K ratings.

### Do memono Journal or My Super Secret Diary Notes have ads?

My Super Secret Diary Notes shows ads; memono Journal does not.

### Which is updated more often, memono Journal or My Super Secret Diary Notes?

memono Journal ships an update monthly, and My Super Secret Diary Notes every 6 weeks. Most recently, memono Journal was updated on October 23, 2026 and My Super Secret Diary Notes on October 27, 2026.

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