# Five Years — Private 5-Year Journal > Private 5-Year Journal (iPhone/iPad app by Eduardo Costa.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/five-years/id6762485191 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Eduardo Costa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497802326) - Category: Lifestyle, Utilities - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 26.0 · 2 MB - Languages: American English, Brazilian Portuguese - Released: 2026-04-21 - Data updated: 2026-09-24 ## What is Five Years? Five Years is a private, on-device journal built around one simple habit: write a little every day, then revisit that same date across the years. Open the app. Capture today in a sentence or a few paragraphs. Next year—and the years after—you'll see what you wrote on this exact date. Over time, each day becomes a quiet five-year record of your life. HOW IT WORKS • Write about your day—one line or more, your choice • Return on the same date next year and read past-you • Compare today with one, two, three, four, or five years ago • Build a personal memory loop without an audience or a feed PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: entries stay on your iPhone • No account, no cloud required, works offline • Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode (Premium) • Export your journal anytime as a backup (Premium) • Optional AI Reflections powered by Apple Intelligence—processed on-device; your words are not sent to a server for reflection BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN • Calm, distraction-free writing • Daily reminders to keep the habit • Visual calendar and search to find memories fast • Designed for gratitude, reflection, and everyday life—not engagement tricks FREE TO DOWNLOAD • Start journaling today at no cost • Unlock Five Years Premium once ($4.99 USD, price may vary by region)—a one-time purchase, not a subscription • Premium unlocks past years on Today, biometric lock, export/import, and the full long-term experience Five Years is for people who want a thoughtful journal that respects privacy and gets more meaningful the longer you use it. Write today. Read it next year. ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Five Years Premium | $4.99 | one-time | ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.3.1 — 2026-09-15 What's New: • Sealed for next year — after you save today, a quiet moment marks your words for future-you • Language setting now switches the full UI (English / Português) correctly • Premium is a one-time purchase — not a subscription, no trial • Clearer App Store listing: privacy-first positioning and honest free + Premium wording ### 1.3.0 — 2026-08-27 What's New: • AI Reflections — powered by Apple Intelligence on-device • Write an entry and tap Reflect to get a thoughtful response from your private AI companion • Choose your reflection tone: Warm, Curious, Gentle, or Concise • Premium members can now revisit past years' entries on the Today screen • Privacy-first: all reflections processed on-device with Apple's Foundation Models • Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.2.1 — 2026-05-09 What's New: • Now available in Brazilian Portuguese! • Personalized greeting with your name • Daily reminders on by default at 8 PM • 7-day free trial for Five Years Premium • Performance improvements and bug fixes ### 1.2 — 2026-04-23 What’s New Five Years 1.2 focuses on clarity, guidance, and better communication. New “What’s New” screen See a brief, friendly summary of new features the first time you open a new version. Built‑in tips and onboarding A refreshed onboarding flow and a new “Show Tips” walkthrough in Settings > About help you understand how Five Years works without getting in the way. Send feedback from inside the app Settings > About > “Send Feedback” now opens a pre-filled email with your device and app details (no personal data), making it easier to report bugs or suggest improvements. Smarter privacy and password hints The password screen now includes a clear “no recovery” reminder and contextual strength hints, so you can choose a strong passcode and understand the tradeoffs. Cleaner details in Settings The About badge now shows your exact version and build (for example: v1.2 (3)), which is handy if you ever contact support. ### 1.1 — 2026-04-22 Bug Fixes - Fixed: Auto-lock suppressed while writing - Add: Draft cache to prevent data loss ## Apps similar to Five Years | App | Rating | Price | Category | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [RetroJournal: 5-Year Diary](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/retrojournal-5-year-diary/id6775121324) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [YearDiary: 5 & 10 Year Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yeardiary-5-and-10-year-journal/id6778877795) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [Years Journal](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/years-journal/id6475282813) | — | Free | Lifestyle | | [beurer LightUp](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/beurer-lightup/id1053482026) | 2.8 (43) | Free | Lifestyle | | [ABQM Oficial](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/abqm-oficial/id1084358861) | 1.8 (5) | Free | Lifestyle | | [AprilAire Healthy Air](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/aprilaire-healthy-air/id1044963508) | 4.6 (15,768) | Free | Lifestyle | ## More apps by Eduardo Costa - [EME](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eme/id1497802327) - [Arteiro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/arteiro/id1546610341) - [Save a Dad](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/save-a-dad/id6755739354) - [MKTPro](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mktpro/id6756627911) - [Tripnai](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tripnai/id6758438901) - [O Canteiro 3D](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/o-canteiro-3d/id6758953805) All apps by Eduardo Costa: https://appshunter.io/developer/1497802326 ## Related topics [5 years](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/5-years) --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). 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