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Encrypted Diary vs Waffle

Both stand on journal apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Encrypted Diary

Free trial AndroidLinuxMac+2

Encrypted Diary combines journaling, media storage, local AI, and device-side encryption across major desktop and mobile platforms. Buyers should weigh the unrecoverable passphrase, staged legacy features, and the cost of optional cloud or lifetime plans.

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Waffle

Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

Waffle offers shared journaling with a generous set of free basics and optional Plus features. Check the laptop limitation and unlisted Plus price if those matter to your group.

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The facts

	Encrypted Diary	Waffle
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Android, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows	Android, iPhone, Mac
Lowest paid plan	See the plans	Free or on request
Plans published	7	2
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	encrypteddiary.com	wafflejournal.com
On journal apps	#31 of 35	#27 of 35

Encrypted Diary: what it does well

On-device AI Companion and transcription
Vault for documents, photos, audio, and video
AES-256-GCM device encryption
Offline access and privacy lock
Multiple cloud and lifetime plans

What to know first

Lost passphrases cannot be recovered
AI Companion limited to phones from 2023 onward
Some legacy features are still rolling out
Photos in Diary Lite are not yet available

Waffle: what it does well

Free plan allows unlimited journals, entries, and members.
Personalized prompts help members understand loved ones.
Plus access can extend to everyone in a journal.
Optional features include media attachments and PDF export.
The FAQ says Waffle does not sell personal data.

What to know first

Laptop use is not currently supported.
The privacy policy says absolute security cannot be guaranteed.

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