Chronicle - A Personal Journal / Writing Diary

Chronicle - A Personal Journal / Writing Diary

by Steven Romej

866 ratings
277 reviews
#166 in paid Lifestyle
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📊 Productivity
$2.99
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  • Released
  • Updated
  • May 28, 2010
  • September 23, 2016

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This app provides a digital space for personal reflection and writing, offering features like multi-photo integration and robust search. It aims to improve well-being and productivity through journaling, with secure storage and export options.

Distraction-free writing
Multiple photos per entry with text wrapping
Reliable storage and autosave
Passcode lock for privacy
PDF, text, and email export
Built-in search with snippets
Notebooks add-on for organization
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What's New in Chronicle

2.0.4

September 23, 2016

This update from Apple will improve the functionality of this app. No new features are included. Celebrating more than SIX YEARS on the App Store! This update focused on fixing bugs and updating the app so that it works better on all iOS devices. Extensive under-the-hood changes, with a few you'll notice (a little anticlimactic for me after all this work!). Each update clears the previous reviews. Thanks for taking the time to update your review/rating for new releases - it means a lot to me. - New setting to show entry and photo storage; you can force deletion of temporary files to save space - Support for Slide Over and Split View multitasking on iPad - Improved handling of iOS Text Size settings adjustments - Improved PDF rendering / printing - Better, sharper photo thumbnails - Extended keyboard layout adjustments - Notebook covers are more adaptive and look better on all devices - Improved code to handle deleting temporary exported/shared files to cut down on storage - Updated search library to improve journal indexing - Fix for jumpy behavior when rotating device while viewing a journal entry - Added 3 new fonts to the text styles - Fixed bug that caused words to underlap keyboard while typing - Better support for input assistant buttons on iPad keyboard (undo, copy, paste) - Fixed bug in app's settings that occurred when scrolling up and down rapidly - Updated share/export dialogs (removed previous workaround for iOS 8 issue) - Search results reload to reflect any changes in system text size - Fixed transition animations (opening notebooks and viewing photos under iOS 9) - Updated layout to work better no matter what screen size you have - Faster launch and improved launch screen for all devices - Fixed a silent crash that could occur when exiting the app - Fixed a crash that could occur when editing date of old entry - Improved support for iOS 9 and 10 (maintains iOS 8 compatibility) - Removed some workarounds that were necessary under iOS 7 - Updated alert views, action sheets, and popovers Previous changes: - Privacy lock enhancements, especially for older devices - Ability to export all entries as a text file - Faster backup and export creation - Ability to Mail your backups or you can 'Open In...' to save them elsewhere - App keeps recent backups, cleans up older ones to save storage - Fix for database concurrency issues that could lead to rare crash - Minor performance update related to displaying entry date

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$1.99

Multiple Notebooks

Notebooks organize your writing. Use one for your personal journal, another for travels or work. Your text and color settings are used to style the cover. Notebooks can be dragged and rearranged. You can also select your notebooks and export a backup.

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Last updated on July 23, 2026.

User reviews

It crashes on opening

Just purchased this opened and it shuts. I tried repeatedly. Fix or refund

Sad

Highly recommend. A simple to use and great app for journal writers.
Sadly I accidentally deleted about three (3) years of my last journal. And cannot retrieve any of it!

App won’t open

App won’t open on my phone since update…all entries gone

Exceptional

I have been using this app for many years, and I am satisfied with its performance. What ‘s missing is the synchronization between devices and iCloud backup. If those are added, I would consider the app to be near perfect.

Used for decade but…

I have used Chronicle for over a decade and love it for a personal journal. There are two things that I wish the app would add to its features. The ability to bold and italicize text and sync to other devices.

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User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Entries disappearing or not saving properly

Bug

Issues with photo insertion and formatting

Bug

Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Bug

Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to sync entries across devices

Feature

More formatting options (bold, italic, highlight, etc.)

Feature

Calendar view for entries

Feature

Templates or daily prompts

Feature

Ability to rearrange or delete a range of entries

Feature

FAQ

What does Chronicle do?

Chronicle is a digital journaling app designed for personal reflection and writing. It allows users to write entries, incorporate multiple photos that wrap with text, and offers features like autosave, passcode lock, and robust search functionality to help users organize and find their thoughts.

What are the key features of Chronicle?

Key features include distraction-free writing in both portrait and landscape modes, the ability to add multiple photos per entry with text wrapping, customizable fonts and colors, reliable autosave, passcode lock for privacy, and comprehensive export options to PDF, text, and email. It also offers a fast search with relevant snippets and an optional notebooks add-on for organizing different topics or years.

How much does Chronicle cost?

The application is free to download and use, offering core journaling features. There are in-app purchases available, such as the notebooks add-on, which allows for further organization of entries into separate journals for different topics or years.

What are the common use cases for Chronicle?

Users can utilize Chronicle for daily journaling to improve mental well-being, as a personal diary to record life events, or for creative writing projects like organizing chapters for a novel. It's also useful for jotting down notes and ideas, and for reflecting on work to boost job performance.

Can I access my journal entries on my computer?

Yes, you can access and read your journal entries on your computer. The app offers export options for PDF, plain text, and email, allowing you to save your writings and share them. You can also create backups and save them to cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Evernote.