Comparison

KeyAccess vs Compliment Diary

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

Head to head
About

KeyAccess

Securely store and manage your private photos, videos, and documents using multiple distinct keys. Control access to your sensitive files with customizable password-like keys, each managing its own dedicated page of content. Organize, view, and share your files with ease.

Highlights
  • Store files by different keys
  • Take photos and video directly in app
  • Create and save notes
  • View photos, video, and documents
  • Import/export files from/to other storage
  • Search and sort files
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KeyAccess helps you to hide your private photos, videos, and other files using many different keys. Let’s control access to your private files! Key - it is a sequence of letters, numbers and some symbols. It is similar to a password. But you may have a lot of keys. And each key has its own page with files. [ FEATURES ] + Store files by different keys + Take photos and video directly in app + Create and save notes + View photos, video, and documents (txt, pdf, rtf, doc, xls, html, etc.) + Open files in other applications if the file formats are not supported + Send files by Email + Print photos with AirPrint + Connect to iTunes to transfer files between computer and your mobile device + Import/export files from/to other storage on your device (iCould, Dropbox, etc.) + Search files + Sort files by names, dates, and sizes [ EXAMPLES OF USE ] + Use different keys to manage files for work, family, or for personal use + Store photos by categories using different keys + Show only some photos to others + Limit access of children to your personal information + If the device is used by some people: they each can store private files using their own keys

About

Compliment Diary

Features
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Have you ever received a heartfelt compliment that brightened your entire day, only to forget it a week later? We all have. Those meaningful words that validate our worth, acknowledge our strengths, and remind us of our unique qualities often fade from memory when we need them most. Compliment Diary was born from a simple observation: the human mind tends to hold onto criticism while letting praise slip away. This natural bias can undermine our confidence and distort our self-image over time. Our app provides a beautiful, secure space to capture, organize, and revisit the positive feedback you receive in your daily life. Whether it's professional recognition, a friend appreciating your loyalty, someone noticing your creative talents, or a loved one expressing admiration, these moments deserve to be preserved. The magic happens when you start to see patterns in your collected compliments. Perhaps you'll discover that your ability to listen compassionately is appreciated by many people in your life. Or you might notice that your professional expertise is consistently recognized, even when you doubt yourself. These insights become powerful tools for authentic self-awareness. We've designed an intuitive analytics system that transforms your collection of compliments into meaningful visualizations. The calendar view shows your confidence journey over time, while category distributions reveal your core strengths. You can even track how different types of compliments affect your mood and wellbeing. Security was a top priority in our design process. Your personal affirmations are protected with advanced PIN technology, ensuring that these precious reflections of your value remain private and accessible only to you. The thoughtfully crafted interface makes recording new compliments a joyful experience. With customizable categories, mood tracking, and source attribution, each entry becomes a rich memory that captures not just words, but context and meaning. Beyond personal confidence, the app helps strengthen relationships. When someone takes the time to offer sincere praise, recording it honors their effort and allows you to revisit and appreciate their kindness long after the moment has passed. In a world that can sometimes feel critical and harsh, Compliment Diary serves as your personal sanctuary of positive reinforcement. It's not about inflating your ego, but rather about creating an accurate, balanced self-image that includes all the good that others see in you. We believe that everyone deserves to remember the positive impact they have on the world. Your compliments tell an important story about who you are and what you bring to others' lives. It's a story worth preserving, reflecting on, and carrying with you.

Screenshots

KeyAccess4 screens
Compliment Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Compliment Diary at every 2 weeks against KeyAccess's every 2 months. Compliment Diary also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

KeyAccess costs $5.99 and Compliment Diary $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

KeyAccess ships an update every 2 months, Compliment Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 21, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
KeyAccess versus Compliment Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKeyAccessCompliment Diary
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShizuka TORITANILucainson Raymond

In-app purchases

None

KeyAccess

No in-app purchases

None

Compliment Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is KeyAccess free?
KeyAccess costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Compliment Diary free?
Compliment Diary costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do KeyAccess or Compliment Diary have ads?
Neither KeyAccess nor Compliment Diary shows ads.
Which is updated more often, KeyAccess or Compliment Diary?
KeyAccess ships an update every 2 months, and Compliment Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, KeyAccess was updated on July 21, 2026 and Compliment Diary on September 7, 2026.

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