# Card Diary - Journal, Diary — Simple Journal & Daily Journal

> Simple, mindful daily journal app for recording memories and emotions. (iPhone/iPad app by Dreamkit Co., Ltd..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-diary-journal-diary/id1295506659 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Dreamkit Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1295506658)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 1,325 App Store ratings · 828 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.7 · 421 MB
- Languages: Russian, Bulgarian, Hindi, Persian, Vietnamese, American English, Arabic, Hungarian, Dutch, Greek and 25 more
- Released: 2017-10-12
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-diary-journal-diary/id1295506659/reviews.md

## What is Card Diary?

◆ "App of The Day" in over 100 countries.
◆ Over 1.7 million App Store downloads.
◆ App Store recommendation "Best New App".

Card Diary makes journaling a simple, mindful and highly rewarding activity. -- APP OF THE DAY
Make every day meaningful. -- Apple Editors’ Notes
For concise diary entries -- App Store [FEATURED]

"Card Diary" is a simple and easy Diary Journal App.
"Card Diary" has the concept of "putting a day on a card".

Write today's journal.

One line of text or one picture is fine. "Card Diary" makes your day meaningful and special. Record your day easily and beautifully.

You can make a pretty diary even if you use only one picture or one line of text.
We believe that your every day is very meaningful. We hope that Card Diary will help motivate you to find meaning in every day.

This is a simple, clean diary app. You can set a background for each month, using a photo or choosing from 20 colors, 15 pastels and 5 monotones.
Then make each day special by choosing between two types of card: photo or text-based.

Love, happiness, joy, sad or angry... You can write all your emotions and memories on the card.
Try using it as a variety of diaries. (Photo journal, butler journal, reading journal, movie journal, love journal, etc.)

◆ Features ◆

- Decorate your cards. (Photo/Color)
- Write multiple diaries per day.
- Calendar view provided.
- Photos and videos.
- Weather and emotions.
- Locations and tags.
- Favorites.
- Automatic backup. (iCloud)
- Multi-device synchronization. (iCloud)
- Manual backup and restore.
- App lock. (Password, Touch ID, Face ID)
- File export: TXT and PDF (print).
- Various fonts.
- Various font styles. (bold, align, color, etc.)
- Timestamps and dividers.
- Optimized UI for iPhone and iPad.
- Dark mode.

◆ Feedback ◆

- Instagram : @carddiary.app
- Facebook Messenger : @carddiary.me
- Line ID : dreamkitcorp
- WeChat ID : dreamkitcorp

- Privacy Policy : https://carddiary.me/PrivacyPolicy.html
- Terms of Use : https://carddiary.me/TermsOfUses.html

## Key features

- Decorate cards with photos or colors
- Record multiple diaries per day
- Calendar view
- Add photos and videos
- Track weather and emotions
- Tag entries and add locations
- Automatic iCloud backup and sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year | $5.99 | per year |
| 1 Month | $0.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Thanks Coffee | $12.99 | one-time |
| Thanks Beer | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Card Diary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth and fast performance
- 💎 Beautiful and minimalist design
- 📸 Ability to add photos and videos
- 🔒 Secure with password/Touch ID protection

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering options
- 🖍️ Lack of rich text formatting options
- 🗓️ Difficulty navigating between months/years
- 💰 Some key features locked behind paywall

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Entries not saving properly or disappearing after updates
- Calendar view not displaying entries correctly on certain dates
- Issues with iCloud sync causing data loss or inconsistencies

**Most requested features**

- Add ability to rearrange photo order in entries
- Implement a 'On This Day' feature to view past entries
- Allow syncing across multiple devices with a user account
- Introduce more customization options for fonts, colors, etc.
- Integrate with other services like Dropbox for backup/export

## Recent user reviews (10 of 828)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/card-diary-journal-diary/id1295506659/reviews.md

### 5/5 — widget update perhaps ?

*2026-07-24, version 11.1.9*

this all is truly amazing and so far has been the only app i’ve been able to consistently use to regularly convey my emotions. i notice there hasn’t been an update of the app in over two years which i usually wouldn’t complain over, but i would adore the idea of this app having widgets, as i can sometimes forget the app even exists. despite this small detail, the app is one i very much enjoy. smiley face ^_^

### 5/5 — bug report

*2026-07-03*

Subject: Bug Report: Korean IME Issue After Using iOS Dictation

Dear Card Diary Team,

I would like to report a bug related to Korean text input.

Device:

* iPhone 14 Pro

Language:

* Korean

Issue

When I use iOS Dictation (voice typing) to write a diary entry in Card Diary, everything is entered correctly at first.

However, if I later try to edit the dictated text using the keyboard, Korean character composition becomes broken.

For example, when I try to type “우”, the keyboard sometimes inputs the consonant and vowel separately (such as “ㅇ” and “ㅜ”) instead of composing the syllable correctly.

This issue only occurs when editing text that was originally entered using iOS Dictation.

Steps to Reproduce

1. Open Card Diary.
2. Create a new diary entry.
3. Use iOS Dictation to enter Korean text.
4. Stop dictation.
5. Move the cursor into the dictated text.
6. Try editing the sentence using the Korean keyboard.
7. Korean syllable composition may fail, causing consonants and vowels to appear separately.

Expected Behavior

Korean text should be editable normally after using iOS Dictation, just like in Apple’s Notes app or other standard text editors.

Actual Behavior

After dictation, editing the text with the Korean keyboard sometimes results in broken Korean character composition.

This issue makes it difficult to use Card Diary for users who rely on voice dictation for writing.

I hope you can investigate and fix this issue in a future update.

Thank you for your excellent app.

Best regards,

### 5/5 — widget update perhaps ?

*2026-05-23, version 11.1.9*

this all is truly amazing and so far has been the only app i’ve been able to consistently use to regularly convey my emotions. i notice there hasn’t been an update of the app in over two years which i usually wouldn’t complain over, but i would adore the idea of this app having widgets, as i can sometimes forget the app even exists. despite this small detail, the app is one i very much enjoy. smiley face. ^_^

### 5/5 — Awesome

*2026-03-19, version 11.1.9*

I have been using this app for many years and I’ve never had a problem. Clean and works well.

### 5/5 — Awesome simplicity

*2026-02-15, version 11.1.9*

I have used Card Diary for years and love it. I enjoy its minimalism yet it’s search powerhouse thanks to tags. I also like to use Card Diary to reference and tag content I’m going to use in the future- for blog posts and videos. I highly recommend this app!

### 5/5 — Зря забросили?

*2026-02-04*

Дорогой разработчик, вы сделали очень приятную для использования программу!Очень приятный дизайн. 
Жаль что положили болт и не развиваете, хочется большего. Немеряно весит, долго грузится, мало форматирований. Можно завести только один журнал - сомнительно. Может проснётесь, а?

### 5/5 — Love this app

*2026-01-01, version 11.1.9*

I started using it two years ago. I’m a visual person and it helps me remember what has really gone on day over day.

### 5/5 — App Enhancement

*2025-11-21, version 11.1.9*

Pleasee make an edit button. I alwayss accidently deleted my long writing and cannot undo it😭😭😭 all of my writings gone just like that. Please3 make an improvement to have undo redo button as i love this apps so muchh

### 5/5 — أحلى تطبيق في الحياة

*2025-11-16, version 11.1.9*

يجنن معتمدته من زمان بعدين انحذف وضيعت اسمه والحمدلله لقيته صدفة 🥹❤️

### 5/5 — Please keep going!

*2025-11-02, version 11.1.9*

After 6 years of writing my diary in this beautiful and simple app I can't do much more then recommend it. I'm nervous to see that it was last updated 2 years ago, though. Please let us know if you are still working on this. I'd hate to see it just stop.

## Frequently asked questions about Card Diary

### What is Card Diary?

Card Diary is a simple and easy-to-use diary journal app that helps you make every day meaningful. It allows you to record your day with text or photos, making journaling a mindful and rewarding activity. The app's concept is based on 'putting a day on a card'.

### What are the key features of Card Diary?

Key features include decorating cards with photos or colors, writing multiple diaries per day, a calendar view, the ability to add photos and videos, tracking weather and emotions, tagging entries, and locations. It also offers automatic backup and synchronization via iCloud, and app lock functionality.

### Is Card Diary free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core journaling experience. However, it does have in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may require payment.

### What kind of entries can I make in Card Diary?

You can write about anything you feel, including love, happiness, joy, sadness, or anger. The app supports various types of diaries, such as photo journals, reading journals, movie journals, and love journals, allowing you to record all your emotions and memories.

### Can I back up my diary entries?

Yes, Card Diary offers automatic backup and multi-device synchronization through iCloud. Additionally, you can perform manual backups and restores to ensure your precious memories are safe.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 11.1.9 — 2023-06-30

• App Optimization Tasks.
• Other minor bug fixes.

### 11.1.8 — 2023-06-22

• iPhone SE UI optimization.
• Fixed bug where dark mode (system) did not work immediately.
• App Optimization Tasks.
• Other minor bug fixes.

### 11.1.7 — 2023-06-04

• Fixed a bug where calendars were displayed incorrectly.
• App Optimization Tasks.
• Other minor bug fixes.

### 11.1.6 — 2023-06-02

• Changed so that the year and month are applied when creating a diary from the list.
• Fixed a bug with duplicate photos in the list.
• Change the default color of the monthly card.
• Changed the way dark mode is set up.
• Fixed a bug where white pixels remain in dark mode.
• Fixed a bug where the UI overlapped when the 'Display Zoom' option was enabled.
• App Optimization Tasks.
• Other minor bug fixes.

### 11.1.5 — 2023-05-16

• App Optimization Tasks.
• Other minor bug fixes.

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