Dayless - Simple Diary App vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Dayless - Simple Diary App's closest competitors: identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Dayless - Simple Diary App This App	My Diary - Daily Diary Journal Nemesis	MiiBook Journal: Private Diary Contender	TenYear Diary - journal & memo Contender	CocoonWeaver: Audio Journal Contender	Purple Diary: Journal & Lock Contender	2025 Wrapped - Year in Focus Peer	MemoCal mini Peer	Mimito: Mood Journal & Diary Peer	Gratitude Journal: Be Positive Peer
Core Identity
Developer	minhee choi	Dairy App & Notes & Audio Editor & Voice Recorder	nosuke	Tenyear Technology Ltd.	The Origin	Luka Katsadze	Leila Nasri	株式会社HARISH	Marco Caldera	David Manso
Category	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Lifestyle	Utilities	Health & Fitness	Health & Fitness
Platform	iOS	Android	Android, iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS	iOS
Store Metrics
Rating	4.1 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.3 / 5	4.0 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.8 / 5
Ratings Count	44	1,239,009	324	148	315	66	16	69	128	100
Price	USD1.99	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	$1.99	Free	Free
Release Date	Oct 13, 2016	Sep 5, 2020	Jul 18, 2023	Sep 20, 2013	Aug 17, 2019	Dec 29, 2021	Nov 27, 2025	Jul 27, 2012	Apr 11, 2021	Dec 14, 2022
Last Updated	Jun 10, 2026	Apr 30, 2026	Mar 28, 2026	May 31, 2026	Jun 30, 2026	Jun 26, 2026	Dec 26, 2025	Apr 23, 2025	Apr 23, 2026	Jun 18, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	mixed	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	excellent	excellent
Score	55/100	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	90/100	90/100
Praises	The minimalist interface allows users to capture daily thoughts without unnecessary distractions or complex navigation Instantaneous iCloud synchronization enables a consistent writing experience across multiple Apple mobile devices	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Journaling tools provide a private space for emotional expression and daily reflection Minimalist design avoids intrusive advertisements and unnecessary paywalls for core functionality	Clean and elegant user interface design encourages daily journaling habits for new users Reflective prompts help users track gratitude and past memories with minimal effort Visual streak tracking and home screen animations provide positive reinforcement for consistency
Complaints	Catastrophic loss of historical journal entries following the installation of recent app updates Unreliable save functionality causes text entries to disappear when users attempt to commit their thoughts	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Data loss incidents following operating system updates disrupt long-term journaling habits	-
Requests	Addition of multimedia support to allow for the inclusion of photos and videos within daily entries Implementation of customizable color schemes and dark mode to improve visual comfort during late night writing	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Dark mode interface setting requested to improve visual comfort during late night usage	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Minimalist interface enables distraction-free daily logging iCloud synchronization provides seamless cross-device access One-time purchase model removes subscription friction	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Encrypted local-only storage functions as a privacy-centric moat against cloud-based competitors Voice note integration provides a faster, more intimate capture method than text-heavy alternatives	Minimalist interface design lowers the barrier to entry for new journaling users
Weaknesses	Catastrophic data loss reports following updates Unreliable save functionality causes text loss Lack of multimedia support limits creative expression	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	Data loss incidents following OS updates erode the daily active habit Lack of cloud-syncing limits multi-device usage for power users	Absence of monetization gates limits revenue capture compared to subscription-based peers
Pricing	paid	free	free	-	-	-	free	paid	free	free
Momentum	Maintenance	-	Active	-	-	-	-	Zombie	Maintenance	Maintenance
Update Cadence	1 versions	-	5 versions	-	-	-	-	5 versions	1 versions	1 versions

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