# Grid Diary Classic — Simple way to journal > Journaling app using a unique grid format with prompts and advanced features. (iPhone/iPad app by Sumi Interactive.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-diary-classic/id597077261 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Sumi Interactive](https://appshunter.io/developer/597077264) - Category: Lifestyle, Education - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 4.40/5 from 773 App Store ratings · 1,151 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 9.0 · 94 MB - Languages: Russian, American English, Dutch, European Spanish, Italian, Korean, German (Germany), Brazilian Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), Chinese (Simplified, China) and 5 more - Released: 2013-02-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-29 - Monetization: freemium - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-diary-classic/id597077261/reviews.md ## What is Grid Diary Classic? NOTICE: A new generation of Grid Diary has been released, and this version will stop updating on Dec 31, 2019. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more. ====== Featured by Apple in New & Noteworthy and What’s Hot! "Grid Diary is a new way to look at journaling." - AppAdvice "It’s a well-designed, good-looking and intuitive app with a clear purpose." - InsideMobileApps Watch Grid Diary in action: http://vimeo.com/sumisumi/grid-diary-3 Did you ever try to keep a diary but never succeeded? Or did you have writer's block problem? Grid Diary is here for you. Grid Diary is introducing a unique way of writing a diary. In Grid Diary, diary entry is made up of a number of "Grids", which is as simple as a question, prompt, or etc. It is like a pre-defined template for the diary. Thinking and writing in this way is more effective, and it feels more natural and fluid. You still have total freedom in the amount of the grid and the text you want to fill in a grid. We started with a simple and clear purpose, and have always kept minimal design in mind. Through carefully crafted gestures, Grid Diary enhanced user experience in many ways. === FEATURES === • Unique grid format • Prompt library for writing inspirations • Photo attachment • Reading mode • Full text search-able • Backup and restore • Cloud input • Record daily number of steps and calorie consumption（via HealthKit） === PRO FEATURES === • Passcode lock • Sync (iCloud Drive / Dropbox / WebDAV) • Export in various formats • Multiple reminders • Customizable font styles • Night mode • Export to Evernote / Dropbox • Text formatting tools Pro is available in two pricing models: 1. $9.99 for one time purchase 2. $2.49 monthly subscription Please note that price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. ---- Having any problems? Any suggestions? We would love to hear from you! You can reach us at support at: • Website http://griddiaryapp.com • Facebook https://www.facebook.com/GridDiary • Twitter https://twitter.com/GridDiary ---- Privacy Policy: https://griddiaryapp.com/support/privacy Terms of Service: https://griddiaryapp.com/support/terms ## Key features - Unique grid format for journaling - Prompt library for writing inspiration - Photo attachment to entries - Full text search functionality - Backup and restore options - HealthKit integration for steps and calories ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Pro Subscription | $2.49 | per month | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | Upgrade to Pro | $9.99 | one-time | ## What do users think of Grid Diary Classic? Overall sentiment: positive **Pros** - 👍 Simple and easy to use - 📝 Helps with daily reflection and journaling - 🎨 Clean and minimalist design - 🔍 Customizable prompts and templates - 🌐 Syncs across devices **Cons** - 🔒 Paid version required for password protection - 🖼️ Limited photo storage in free version - 🌐 Sync issues for some users - 💰 Concerns over transition to subscription model - 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs **Commonly reported bugs** - Upgrade issues and failed purchases - Entries disappearing or being deleted - Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions **Most requested features** - More font and color customization options - Integration with calendar and other apps - Ability to export/backup journal entries - More emotion/mood options - Desktop/web version ## Recent user reviews (10 of 1,151) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grid-diary-classic/id597077261/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Revolutionary design *2026-07-21, version 4.3.0* A "6 Star" app (with the in-app upgrade). Clever concept that makes journaling / record keeping so much easier. The best overall journaling app I've come upon. The customization options make the app very, very practical. Strong overall design and interface. UPDATE: I purchased the upgrade. 4 months later I'm still using this app. ### 5/5 — App maravilhoso. *2025-10-15, version 4.3.0* Usei muito ele em 2019, e fiquei uns anos sem usar.. agora 2025 procurei até achar novamente esse app. Eu amo ❤️ ### 5/5 — I miss it *2025-09-17, version 4.3.0* I love how simple this Version is ### 4/5 — Gute App *2025-07-01, version 4.3.0* Die App ist genau was ich suchte. Einfaches Tagebuch führen dank Fragen, die man sich so täglich stellt. Den fünften Stern gibt es, wenn man mehr als ein Raster speichern kann, zB für Wochenenden. Allerdings sollte an der deutschen Übersetzung gearbeitet werden, die ist teilweise seltsam. ### 4/5 — Очень уютное приложение *2025-06-20* Нравится больше, чем перегруженная версия Про. Простое и понятное. Версию Про в итоге удалила. Минус звёздочка за то, что нельзя одновременно использовать с двух устройств даже в платной версии. ### 4/5 — Almost perfect *2025-02-03, version 4.3.0* This is the only journaling method I’ve ever stuck with consistently. The fill-in-the-grid layout with customizable prompts is perfect for me. Just needs some tweaking, like more app integration and desktop access. I’d really like for this to be a cloud platform for users to access through a personal account. I lost all my previous journals and prompts when I accidentally deleted the app. ### 2/5 — Love The App, Disappointed With Company *2025-01-30, version 4.3.0* Back in 2018 or 2019 I paid for the lifetime use of the app because I loved the app and wanted to use it as my journal forever. Well, in 2024 instead of continuing to improve and update this version, the company decided to launch a Grid Diary 2 and it does not grandfather a lifetime membership from this (the classic) version. Makes me resent paying for this app and refuse to pay for the new one on principle. ### 1/5 — 垃圾公司，花了钱，就不更新app了 *2024-11-20, version 4.3.0* 垃圾公司，没有担当，骗子 ### 1/5 — 無法同步或匯出 *2024-08-06, version 4.3.0* 如標題，換了手機想轉移資料，結果不管怎麼弄都沒辦法，進度條永遠是卡住的。明明網路暢通，以前寫的點點滴滴都沒辦法繼續留存下來，備份的設計很不人性化 ### 1/5 — exploitation approach *2024-06-23, version 4.3.0* Silly and exploitation approach ## Frequently asked questions about Grid Diary Classic ### What is Grid Diary Classic? Grid Diary Classic is a journaling application that utilizes a unique grid format, presenting diary entries as a series of questions or prompts. This approach aims to make journaling more effective, natural, and fluid, helping users overcome writer's block. ### What are the key features of Grid Diary Classic? Key features include a unique grid format for entries, a prompt library for writing inspiration, photo attachments, reading mode, full-text search, backup and restore functionality, and integration with HealthKit to record daily steps and calorie consumption. ### How much does Grid Diary Classic cost? The app offers a freemium model. While basic features are free, Pro features such as passcode lock, cloud sync, multiple reminders, and customizable fonts are available via a one-time purchase of $9.99 or a monthly subscription of $2.49. ### What are the use cases for Grid Diary Classic? This app is ideal for anyone who wants to start or maintain a journaling habit, especially those who find traditional diary writing challenging. It's also useful for users who wish to track their daily activities, thoughts, and health metrics in a structured and organized manner. ### Is Grid Diary Classic compatible with my device? The provided description does not specify exact compatibility requirements. However, it mentions integration with HealthKit, suggesting it is likely designed for iOS devices. Users should check the app store listing for specific version and device compatibility. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 4.3.0 — 2019-10-22 - Compatible with iOS 13. - Bug fixes. --- Grid Diary Classic is now retired Grid Diary was launched in early 2013 as a paid app. We consistently rolled out free updates, feature upgrades, and customer support for over 6 years. In January 2019, Grid Diary 2 was released as a brand-new app. We spent over 2 years on new UI design, rewriting every line of code in Swift, building our own sync server… to create the brand-new Grid Diary. Believe it or not, the more we afraid to die out like the small outstanding product (without a steady income to support everlasting development), the more we work hard and value our users. This app is now renamed to Grid Diary Classic. Users are still able to download it from the App Store. It remains mostly functional, but as software services such as iOS, iCloud, Dropbox change and update, we can no longer keep this legacy app functional. At this time we recommend transitioning off of Grid Diary Classic into Grid Diary 2 on iOS. Grid Diary 2 was made a free download, and allow users to import their data from Grid Diary Classic at no cost. There is a membership upgrade option via subscription for users that want sync, passcode lock, color themes, and many other new features. We are also offering a 6-month free trial for pro users. The new subscription model in Grid Diary 2 allows us to continue updating this single version indefinitely. We will never release a new, separate app, all future updates and upgrades will be part of this app binary. Some of you may be surprised by this change. But it’s the result of a long-term discussion about how to put Grid Diary’s development, and the future of our small team, on a sustainable foundation. We feel this is best for our users and for the future of Grid Diary. We believe that it will be a life company for you and we want to be around as long as you are to store your memories. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more，feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Kevin Cao ### 4.2.9 — 2019-07-22 4.2.9 Bug fixes. --- 4.2.0+ Grid Diary Classic is now retired Grid Diary was launched in early 2013 as a paid app. We consistently rolled out free updates, feature upgrades, and customer support for over 6 years. In January 2019, Grid Diary 2 was released as a brand-new app. We spent over 2 years on new UI design, rewriting every line of code in Swift, building our own sync server… to create the brand-new Grid Diary. Believe it or not, the more we afraid to die out like the small outstanding product (without a steady income to support everlasting development), the more we work hard and value our users. This app is now renamed to Grid Diary Classic. Users are still able to download it from the App Store. It remains mostly functional, but as software services such as iOS, iCloud, Dropbox change and update, we can no longer keep this legacy app functional. At this time we recommend transitioning off of Grid Diary Classic into Grid Diary 2 on iOS. Grid Diary 2 was made a free download, and allow users to import their data from Grid Diary Classic at no cost. There is a membership upgrade option via subscription for users that want sync, passcode lock, color themes, and many other new features. We are also offering a 6-month free trial for pro users. The new subscription model in Grid Diary 2 allows us to continue updating this single version indefinitely. We will never release a new, separate app, all future updates and upgrades will be part of this app binary. Some of you may be surprised by this change. But it’s the result of a long-term discussion about how to put Grid Diary’s development, and the future of our small team, on a sustainable foundation. We feel this is best for our users and for the future of Grid Diary. We believe that it will be a life company for you and we want to be around as long as you are to store your memories. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more，feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Kevin Cao ### 4.2.8 — 2019-05-11 4.2.8 Bug fixes. --- 4.2.0+ Grid Diary Classic is now retired Grid Diary was launched in early 2013 as a paid app. We consistently rolled out free updates, feature upgrades, and customer support for over 6 years. In January 2019, Grid Diary 2 was released as a brand-new app. We spent over 2 years on new UI design, rewriting every line of code in Swift, building our own sync server… to create the brand-new Grid Diary. Believe it or not, the more we afraid to die out like the small outstanding product (without a steady income to support everlasting development), the more we work hard and value our users. This app is now renamed to Grid Diary Classic. Users are still able to download it from the App Store. It remains mostly functional, but as software services such as iOS, iCloud, Dropbox change and update, we can no longer keep this legacy app functional. At this time we recommend transitioning off of Grid Diary Classic into Grid Diary 2 on iOS. Grid Diary 2 was made a free download, and allow users to import their data from Grid Diary Classic at no cost. There is a membership upgrade option via subscription for users that want sync, passcode lock, color themes, and many other new features. We are also offering a 6-month free trial for pro users. The new subscription model in Grid Diary 2 allows us to continue updating this single version indefinitely. We will never release a new, separate app, all future updates and upgrades will be part of this app binary. Some of you may be surprised by this change. But it’s the result of a long-term discussion about how to put Grid Diary’s development, and the future of our small team, on a sustainable foundation. We feel this is best for our users and for the future of Grid Diary. We believe that it will be a life company for you and we want to be around as long as you are to store your memories. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more，feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Kevin Cao ### 4.2.7 — 2019-05-07 4.2.7 Bug fixes. --- 4.2.0+ Grid Diary Classic is now retired Grid Diary was launched in early 2013 as a paid app. We consistently rolled out free updates, feature upgrades, and customer support for over 6 years. In January 2019, Grid Diary 2 was released as a brand-new app. We spent over 2 years on new UI design, rewriting every line of code in Swift, building our own sync server… to create the brand-new Grid Diary. Believe it or not, the more we afraid to die out like the small outstanding product (without a steady income to support everlasting development), the more we work hard and value our users. This app is now renamed to Grid Diary Classic. Users are still able to download it from the App Store. It remains mostly functional, but as software services such as iOS, iCloud, Dropbox change and update, we can no longer keep this legacy app functional. At this time we recommend transitioning off of Grid Diary Classic into Grid Diary 2 on iOS. Grid Diary 2 was made a free download, and allow users to import their data from Grid Diary Classic at no cost. There is a membership upgrade option via subscription for users that want sync, passcode lock, color themes, and many other new features. We are also offering a 6-month free trial for pro users. The new subscription model in Grid Diary 2 allows us to continue updating this single version indefinitely. We will never release a new, separate app, all future updates and upgrades will be part of this app binary. Some of you may be surprised by this change. But it’s the result of a long-term discussion about how to put Grid Diary’s development, and the future of our small team, on a sustainable foundation. We feel this is best for our users and for the future of Grid Diary. We believe that it will be a life company for you and we want to be around as long as you are to store your memories. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more，feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Best, Kevin Cao ### 4.2.6 — 2019-01-23 4.2.6 A quick fix for crash on launch for some users. More bug fixes in on the way. --- 4.2.0+ Grid Diary Classic is now retired Grid Diary was launched in early 2013 as a paid app. We consistently rolled out free updates, feature upgrades, and customer support for over 6 years. In January 2019, Grid Diary 2 was released as a brand-new app. We spent over 2 years on new UI design, rewriting every line of code in Swift, building our own sync server… to create the brand-new Grid Diary. Believe it or not, the more we afraid to die out like the small outstanding product (without a steady income to support everlasting development), the more we work hard and value our users. This app is now renamed to Grid Diary Classic. Users are still able to download it from the App Store. It remains mostly functional, but as software services such as iOS, iCloud, Dropbox change and update, we can no longer keep this legacy app functional. At this time we recommend transitioning off of Grid Diary Classic into Grid Diary 2 on iOS. Grid Diary 2 was made a free download, and allow users to import their data from Grid Diary Classic at no cost. There is a membership upgrade option via subscription for users that want sync, passcode lock, color themes, and many other new features. We are also offering a 6-month free trial for pro users. The new subscription model in Grid Diary 2 allows us to continue updating this single version indefinitely. We will never release a new, separate app, all future updates and upgrades will be part of this app binary. Some of you may be surprised by this change. But it’s the result of a long-term discussion about how to put Grid Diary’s development, and the future of our small team, on a sustainable foundation. We feel this is best for our users and for the future of Grid Diary. We believe that it will be a life company for you and we want to be around as long as you are to store your memories. Please visit https://diary-help.sumi.io/migrate-from-classic/ to learn more，feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. 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