# Doodle notes and write ideas vs Unicorn Diary (with password)

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Unicorn Diary (with password) at 76% against Doodle notes and write ideas's 25%. Unicorn Diary (with password) also leads on rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and ratings volume (149 vs 16). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Doodle notes and write ideas sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per 7 days and Unicorn Diary (with password) sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Unicorn Diary (with password) holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Unicorn Diary (with password) has 149 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Doodle notes and write ideas's written reviews are positive against 76% of Unicorn Diary (with password)'s.

Doodle notes and write ideas ships an update every 3 months, Unicorn Diary (with password) every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Doodle notes and write ideas | Unicorn Diary (with password) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-notes-and-write-ideas/id915357945/reviews) | **[4.4 (149 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-diary-with-password/id1528138768/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 16 | **149** |
| Positive reviews | 25.4% of reviews | **75.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 25 MB | 131 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Maria Gascon](https://appshunter.io/developer/1265018007) | [ZipoApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1671444635) |

## What reviewers say

### Doodle notes and write ideas

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/doodle-notes-and-write-ideas/id915357945)

Capture your thoughts and organize your life with this intuitive notepad app. Create to-do lists, shopping lists, memos, and sketches with a variety of colors and line thicknesses. Save, edit, and share your notes easily.

**Highlights:** Write notes, memos, and messages, Create shopping and to-do lists, Scribble, sketch, or draw drafts, Fifteen color options, Three line thickness options, Eraser and undo functionality, Share or save notes as images

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly plan | $7.99 | per 7 days |
| Annual plan | $34.99 | per year |
| Remove Ads | $2.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime plan | $49.99 | one-time |


### Unicorn Diary (with password)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/unicorn-diary-with-password/id1528138768)

This app provides a secure and private space to record your thoughts, memories, and daily events. Protect your entries with a password or biometrics, and enhance your notes with pictures, drawings, stickers, and custom wallpapers. It's designed to be a trustworthy companion for personal reflection and organization.

**Highlights:** Password/biometric lock, Add pictures and drawings, Stickers and emoticons, Customizable wallpapers, Daily reminders, Import/export notes, Share memories

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🔒 Strong password and passcode protection
- 🔐 Fingerprint lock security feature
- 🎨 Cute unicorn-themed design and aesthetics
- 📝 Easy-to-use diary/journal interface
- 🆓 Free core functionality available

**What reviewers complain about**

- 📢 Excessive ads throughout the app
- 💰 Ads persist even with paid premium subscription
- ⚠️ App crashes and freezes frequently
- 🚫 Limited free stickers and emoticons
- 💸 Many features locked behind paywall

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when opening or navigating between sections
- Password/lock resets or fails to persist after reopening app
- Data entries deleted after accidental ad clicks or app reinstall
- Wallpaper download functionality broken
- Premium subscription payment stuck in 'in process' state

**Requested features**

- Remove or significantly reduce ads
- Make more comic pages free
- Add ability to change diary color
- Improve drawing/annotation tools
- Add note-taking or ideas section


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Doodle notes and write ideas free?

Doodle notes and write ideas is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Unicorn Diary (with password) free?

Unicorn Diary (with password) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Doodle notes and write ideas or Unicorn Diary (with password)?

Unicorn Diary (with password) is rated higher. Doodle notes and write ideas averages 4.1 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Unicorn Diary (with password) averages 4.4 from 149 ratings.

### Do Doodle notes and write ideas or Unicorn Diary (with password) have ads?

Both Doodle notes and write ideas and Unicorn Diary (with password) show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Doodle notes and write ideas or Unicorn Diary (with password)?

Doodle notes and write ideas ships an update every 3 months, and Unicorn Diary (with password) every 4 months. Most recently, Doodle notes and write ideas was updated on October 24, 2026 and Unicorn Diary (with password) on October 25, 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.*