# Daily Journal: YAK — Mood Tracker & Diary

> A simple daily journal and mood tracker for quick check-ins and long-term insights. (iPhone/iPad app by Marla Bischoff.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-yak/id6763306938 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Marla Bischoff](https://appshunter.io/developer/1889492668)
- Category: Lifestyle, Entertainment
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 67 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Danish, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian Bokmål and 7 more
- Released: 2026-05-19
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-yak/id6763306938/reviews.md

## What is Daily Journal?

YAK is a calm daily journal and mood tracker for real life. No feeds, no pressure, and no long essays.
Log your day in 30 seconds:
• Pick how you’re feeling on a fast mood spinner
• Add one short line 
• Use tags and a photo 
Over time YAK turns small check-ins into something worth revisiting:
• Monthly recap videos built from your photos
• Yearly insights for moods, streaks, consistency, and tags
• Gentle daily reminders when you enable them

YAK Premium unlocks reminders, recap videos, and deeper insights across your history.
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Subscription details
• Auto‑renewing monthly and yearly subscriptions
• A free trial is available where offered
• Payment is charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase
• Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period
• Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the end of the current period
• You can manage and cancel subscriptions anytime in your App Store account settings

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Fast mood spinner
- One-line daily entries
- Tagging and photo additions
- Monthly recap videos
- Yearly mood insights
- Gentle daily reminders

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| YAK Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| YAK Premium Yearly | $34.99 | per year |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daily-journal-yak/id6763306938/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Super useful!

*2026-07-28*

I love using Yak to journal my thoughts everyday. I hated using a physical notebook so I’m glad I found Yak. Its way easier to stay organized and stay consistent

## Frequently asked questions about Daily Journal

### What is the short name for Daily Journal: YAK?

The short common name for Daily Journal: YAK is YAK. This is derived by removing the subtitle and colon from the full app name.

### How does YAK track moods?

YAK uses a fast mood spinner for quick selection of how you are feeling. You can then add a short line of text, tags, and a photo to further detail your entry.

### What features are unlocked with YAK Premium?

YAK Premium unlocks features such as daily reminders, monthly recap videos compiled from your photos, and deeper insights into your mood trends and consistency across your journal history.

### How much does YAK Premium cost?

YAK Premium offers both monthly and yearly subscription plans. The monthly subscription is $3.99, and the yearly subscription is $34.99. A 7-day free trial is available for the yearly plan.

### Can I cancel my YAK Premium subscription?

Yes, you can manage and cancel your subscriptions at any time through your App Store account settings. Subscriptions must be canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period to avoid renewal.

### Is YAK suitable for younger users?

YAK has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's focus on simple logging and personal reflection is designed for ease of use.

### How often is YAK updated?

The latest version of YAK is 2.0.2, which was last updated on August 11, 2026. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support for the application.

### Does YAK have ads?

No, YAK does not contain advertisements. The application is free to download and use, with optional premium features available through subscription.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.1.1 — 2026-08-19

YAK went into the factory and got a few bug fixes.
He also learned asking deep questions.

### 2.0.2 — 2026-08-11

YAK had a small trip to the mechanics & got bug fixes 
- you can change your display name now 
- streak updates
- album covers not stuck in loading

### 2.0.1 — 2026-08-10

YAK went on vacation & had a glow-up.

### 1.3 — 2026-06-10

YAK is feeling generous and opened up a free tier available for everyone!

### 1.2 — 2026-06-06

YAK sat down and studied a lot. He speaks different languages now!

## More apps by Marla Bischoff

- [Builder Affirmations & Quotes](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/builder-affirmations-and-quotes/id6761417337)
- [Steblo - Walk to Unlock](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steblo-walk-to-unlock/id6785204840)

All apps by Marla Bischoff: https://appshunter.io/developer/1889492668

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-24.*