# Durian Diary — Timeline, notes, memos, MD

> Private journaling app for capturing memories with rich text, media, and sync. (iPhone/iPad app by 朝阳 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durian-diary/id1618655627 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [朝阳 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1552160006)
- Category: Productivity, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 4 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 14.0 · 71 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2022-04-16
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durian-diary/id1618655627/reviews.md

## What is Durian Diary?

【About Durian Diary】
Every memory deserves to be kept!
"Durian Diary" is a lightweight private journal app built on Material You design. It works as both a sticky note and a notebook, helping you quickly capture daily moments and preserve every day, every story, and every person worth remembering.

【Features】
"Multiple Entry Types" Plain text, rich text, and Markdown — three formats to match any writing style
"Timeline / Calendar / Five-Year Diary" Switch between home layouts freely; relive the same day across five years at a glance
"On This Day" Look back at diary entries written on the same date in past years and feel the weight of time
"Random Walk & Random Walk Pro" Randomly revisit past memories; Pro supports card-swiping and multi-dimensional filters
"Monthly & Annual Summary" Automatically compile entries into dedicated review reports
"Yearly Calendar" Full-year overview with custom photo covers for each day
"Heatmap" Visualize your writing frequency and word count, tracking your consistency
"Photos & Attachments" Seamlessly mix images with text; attach videos and audio with grid/list view toggle
"Gallery" All diary photos in one place, easy to browse and manage
"Diary Tags" Multi-level tagging system for precise organization
"Mood, Rating, Weather & Location" Multi-dimensional metadata to fully recreate how you felt
"Share Image" Generate beautiful share cards in multiple styles with one tap
"Favorites" Bookmark important entries for quick access anytime
"Search" Filter by entry type, keywords, and more
"Daily Reminder" Set a reminder to write every day and build a journaling habit
"Trash" Accidentally deleted entries can always be recovered
"Shortcut" Long-press the app icon to jump straight into writing mode
"Multi-Cloud Sync" Supports WebDAV, Aliyun Drive, and Baidu Netdisk — sync automatically across devices
"Export PDF / TXT / Markdown" Flexible export with rich options: covers, images, tags, and more
"Data Import" Migrate data from 10+ apps including Yiben Diary, Mini Diary, Gejian Diary, Traveler Diary, Mood Light Diary and more
"Privacy & Security" Fingerprint lock & face recognition to keep your diary safe
"Custom Themes" Custom color themes + Material You dynamic color
"Custom Fonts" Multiple curated fonts built in — express your personal style
"Cross-Platform" Available on iOS, macOS, and Others
"Offline Ready" Record, edit, and view your diary without an internet connection

【A Note from the Developer】
If you have any questions or suggestions during use, please feel free to contact us — see the app for details.
If you enjoy "Durian Diary", leaving a review means the world to us. We'll keep making it better!

## Key features

- Multiple entry types (plain, rich, Markdown)
- Timeline, calendar, and five-year diary views
- On This Day feature for past entries
- Attach photos, videos, and audio
- Multi-level tagging system
- Biometric privacy (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Multi-cloud sync (WebDAV, iCloud)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual VIP | $6.99 | one-time |
| Monthly VIP | $0.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $9.99 | one-time |
| Permanent VIP | $9.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (4 of 4)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/durian-diary/id1618655627/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 非常好用

*2025-10-25*

Material You设计非常好看，功能也非常齐全，丰富的统计功能也很有意思，已经记录了三百多篇日记了

### 5/5 — 流畅 功能多

*2025-08-28*

这款应用很好用 关键不卡退 是符合大众需求的应用内功能也多 画质也不错 推荐👍🏼

### 5/5 — 不错

*2025-03-10, version 0.64.0*

作者开发很用功

### 4/5 — 改善！

*2023-10-03, version 0.31.8*

希望还可以加上上传视频的按钮！

## Frequently asked questions about Durian Diary

### What makes Durian Diary stand out from other journaling apps?

Durian Diary offers a unique five-year diary view, a 'Random Walk' feature to revisit past memories, and extensive export options for PDF, TXT, and Markdown. It also boasts a high rating of 4.9 stars from users.

### Can I use Durian Diary offline?

Yes, Durian Diary is offline ready, allowing you to record, edit, and view your diary entries without an internet connection. This ensures your memories are always accessible.

### How secure is my data in Durian Diary?

Durian Diary prioritizes privacy and security by offering Face ID and Touch ID protection for your journal entries. This ensures that only you can access your private thoughts and memories.

### What platforms does Durian Diary support?

Durian Diary offers full platform coverage, supporting Mac, iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices. This cross-platform compatibility ensures seamless access across your Apple ecosystem.

### Does Durian Diary have ads?

No, Durian Diary is ad-free. The app is free to download and use, with no advertisements to interrupt your journaling experience.

### How often is Durian Diary updated?

Durian Diary was last updated on March 30, 2026, with version 0.108.0. This indicates a commitment to ongoing development and improvements for the application.

### Can I import my old journal entries into Durian Diary?

Yes, Durian Diary supports data import from over 10 third-party apps with a single click. This makes migrating your existing journal entries a straightforward process.

### What are the different writing formats available in Durian Diary?

Durian Diary supports plain text, rich text, and Markdown formats. This flexibility allows you to choose the writing style that best suits your needs and preferences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 0.128.4 — 2026-08-21

Added: Live Photo tags now support tap-to-play
Improved: Added an app logo to the left side of the Windows title bar
Fixed: Baidu Netdisk authorization occasionally reported failure by mistake

### 0.128.2 — 2026-08-18

Added: Added a startup-on-boot toggle on Windows
Improved: Windows now minimizes to the system tray when closed
Fixed: Crash when sharing a single diary screenshot on iOS

### 0.128.0 — 2026-08-17

Added: Support importing and exporting diaries in Excel format
Added: Tags and their sub-tags can be migrated to another diary book
Fixed: Original-quality media import was being compressed; more image formats are now supported

### 0.127.1 — 2026-08-10

Added: When importing TXT/Markdown, you can now choose the source (archive or folder) and the target diary book
Fixed: Fixed inconsistent WebDAV sync download cache path, improving sync stability
Optimized: Polished detail experience, improving overall stability in import and sync scenarios

### 0.126.4 — 2026-08-02

Fixed: White screen issue when signing in via the built-in web view on Windows
Improved: My page statistics logic to reduce cold-start database queries and support counting untagged diaries
Improved: Loading performance of the tag sidebar and editor page for smoother operation

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