This app helps older family members record their life stories by asking a daily question. Their spoken or written answers are transformed into readable passages, creating a digital memoir that can be shared with loved ones. It also allows for photo attachments and the creation of a physical printed book.
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August 15, 2026
Two fixes from families using the app this week. Photos now open cleanly, with the buttons where your thumb expects them instead of crowded against the bottom of the screen. And when you open a family member's diary, the "Ask a question" button now fits properly, however long their name is.
MoreA daily question becomes your life story.
Family Diary prompts a daily question to the storyteller, who can then speak, type, or photograph their answer. The app converts their input into a written passage, adding it to their life story.
Yes, reading the created diary is always free for the whole family. Only the creation of a new diary requires a subscription.
A subscription costs $6.99 per month or $49.99 per year, after a 7-day free trial. You can also gift a year's subscription to someone.
Yes, diaries are private by default. The owner decides what to share, and individual passages can remain private even within a shared diary.
Yes, you can order a printed hardcover book of the diary, featuring the storyteller's chapters and photos, typeset like a memoir.
No, Family Diary does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free.
If a subscription lapses, nothing is lost. Every story remains readable and accessible.
Yes, Family Diary is designed for older storytellers with big text, big buttons, and an intuitive interface. Stories can also be read aloud, even in the storyteller's own voice.
