Diarly: Diary, Private Journal

Diarly: Diary, Private Journal

Journaling with a Password

1.5K ratings
921 reviews
Free
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Released
June 18, 2018
Updated
October 21, 2026

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This app helps you start and maintain a journaling habit with daily prompts, mood tracking, and the ability to add photos and other media. It also allows for creating topic-based notes and seamlessly integrates with other apps and services for a comprehensive personal record.

✓Daily prompts with enriched data (weather, location, health)
✓Mood tracking and pattern analysis
✓Topic-based note creation
✓Multimedia attachments (photos, videos, audio)
✓Cross-device syncing
✓Customizable themes and layouts
✓Password and biometric protection
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What's New in Diarly

3.6.4

October 21, 2026

This update fixes paragraph and list formatting issues introduced in the previous version. Also included in recent updates: - Ready for iPhone Duo: Diarly is fully tested and optimized for the new iPhone Duo. - 12 new languages: Diarly is now available in 12 additional languages. - Markdown syntax: Formatting symbols now appear around your cursor or selected text. Enable "Show Markdown syntax" in Settings to try it. - Smoother writing: Improved list editing and the option to collapse the keyboard toolbar on iOS for more writing space. ~ ~ ~ Enjoying Diarly? A quick App Store rating means a lot to us and helps us keep making Diarly better. Thank you for your support!

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Monthly Premium

Get access to premium features of Diarly

$2.991 Month
Price Updates
October 17, 2026→$2.99
September 6, 2026→$4.99
December 21, 2024→$2.99
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Events

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Lock your diary, now for free

Keep it private with Face ID or Touch ID, free.

Oct 27, 2026 — Nov 27, 2026

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Search PDFs & Handwriting

Find words in PDFs and handwritten notes.

Sep 14, 2026 — Sep 29, 2026

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User reviews

Cool app

I’ve journaled extensively in the past, but this is the first time using an app and I really like it. No more messy handwriting! It comes with a ton of options to personalize your journal, including an extensive list of fonts and backgrounds.

I was told to keep a journal for medical/legal reasons, and once that process is finished with early next year, I’m going to keep using it for my own purposes.

I’m really impressed!
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App Keeps Getting Better and better

I’ve been using Diarly for over a year, switching from Day One, which I’d used for over ten years. The reason I switched was the user interface of Diarly is, for me, much better. General user interface, templates, customizing, ease of insertion of photos and files, and more. I thought I had it good. And then you all made it even better. Adding a frame to an inserted photo, and laying it out in a creative manner made me smile from ear to ear. Well done!
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The best Mac native Journal

I have been using Diarly for about 6months now in anger, I formerly was a long time customer of Day One, but their huge subscription hikes left a bad taste in my mouth a journal should not cost O365 money. In a way I am glad DayOne pushed me to change.
The migration was seamless, excepting a few headers not being picked up, the interface and writing experience feel really nice, I would akin it to the feeling you get when you use Bear. Customer support is brilliant and they are always adding new features.
The final clincher for me is you can export in markdown, so you can migrate to any note taking app, journal or document app.
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This application

Great

pleasant

I enjoy it, decorative , simple and sweet

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Entries disappearing after app updates

Bug

Inability to password protect individual journals

Bug
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Requested Features

4 requests

Ability to add reminders and notifications

Feature

Option to organize entries into folders

Feature

Support for Markdown formatting and backlinking

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Improved export and backup functionality

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FAQ

What does Diarly do?

Diarly is a private journaling and note-taking app designed to make it easy to start and maintain a daily writing habit. It offers features like daily prompts, mood tracking, the ability to attach photos and other media, and cross-device syncing.

What are the key features of Diarly?

Key features include daily prompts enriched with contextual data, mood tracking to identify patterns, creation of topic-based notes, multimedia attachments, customizable themes, and robust privacy features like encryption and biometric locks.

How much does Diarly cost?

The app offers a free version with unlimited entries and core features. A subscription unlocks premium features such as password protection, cross-device sync, unlimited journals, custom themes, and AI assistance, with a 7-day free trial available.

What devices is Diarly compatible with?

Diarly is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, allowing for seamless syncing across all your Apple devices. This ensures your journal entries are accessible wherever you are.

What are common use cases for Diarly?

Common use cases include daily journaling for reflection and self-awareness, mood tracking to understand emotional patterns, creating private notes for ideas or plans, and capturing memories with photos and other media.