# Inkline: One Line a Day Diary — 5 Year Journal, Meet Your Past

> A simple one-line daily journal with historical review and optional pro features. (iPhone/iPad app by Kouki Yamashita.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkline-one-line-a-day-diary/id6794632094 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Kouki Yamashita](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842479619)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish, Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-08-18
- Data updated: 2026-10-01
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkline-one-line-a-day-diary/id6794632094/reviews.md

## What is Inkline?

One line a day. That's all.
What you write tonight will be waiting for you next year, on this very day.
The more you write, the more of your past todays come back to meet you.

【WRITE】 Ten seconds.
 - One line for today
 - No save button. Your words are kept as you type
 - Add a small weather icon: the sky outside, or your mind
 - Missed a day? A blank line is a record of its own

【READ】 Your todays gather.
 - Today's page quietly collects the same date from last week, last month, last year, and the years before
 - Lays every year of one date on a single page
 - A calendar and search bring any day back in a moment

【TOUCH】 without opening.
 - A widget leaves "a year ago today" on your Home Screen
 - One reminder a day, at the hour you choose. Never more
 - Night owls: until 3 AM, it still counts as today

【KEEP】 Your words are yours.
 - No ads. Ever
 - No account, no sign-in
 - Export as text anytime, free. Your diary is never held hostage

【INKLINE PRO】 - one time purchase
 - No monthly anything. Pay once, keep it
 - iCloud sync - the same page on iPhone, iPad, and Mac
 - Themes and app icons
 - A PDF book of your years

From the smallest of daily records, one day you'll feel how far you've come.

## Key features

- One line daily entry
- Weather icon addition
- Historical date review
- Home screen widget
- Daily reminders
- No ads or sign-in
- Export to text

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Inkline Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/inkline-one-line-a-day-diary/id6794632094/reviews.md

### 5/5 — シンプルでグッド

*2026-09-27*

通知があるから入力忘れないし、UIがシンプルでとても気に入っています。
追加して欲しい機能が一つあります！1週間、1ヶ月のまとめとかをAIとかが作ってくれたら、どんな時間を過ごしてきたのかが少し振り返れて良いのではないでしょうか。ぜひご検討ください！
これから毎日楽しく使わせていただきます！

## Frequently asked questions about Inkline

### What is Inkline?

Inkline is a journaling app that encourages users to write just one line per day. It allows you to revisit past entries from the same date in previous years, helping you track your personal journey.

### Does Inkline have ads?

No, Inkline is completely ad-free, as stated in its features. The developer emphasizes that your words are yours and never held hostage by advertisements.

### What are the benefits of Inkline Pro?

Inkline Pro is a one-time purchase that offers iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, custom themes and app icons, and the ability to export your journal as a PDF book.

### How does Inkline handle missed days?

If you miss a day, Inkline simply leaves a blank line. This blank line itself serves as a record of the day you didn't write, maintaining the continuity of your journal.

### Can I export my journal from Inkline?

Yes, you can export your journal as text anytime for free. This ensures you always have access to your entries and are not locked into the app.

### What devices does Inkline support?

Inkline is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad. The Inkline Pro version includes iCloud sync, allowing seamless access across these Apple devices.

### How often is Inkline updated?

The latest version is 1.0.1, released on September 18, 2026. This indicates recent activity, though specific update frequency is not detailed.

### Is Inkline suitable for young children?

Inkline has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its simple interface and focus on brief daily entries are accessible for a wide age range.

## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-09-18

• The photo framing you set in the editor now carries over to the row backgrounds and the widget, so the subject sits in the same place everywhere.
• The calendar in Reflect shows a small thumbnail on days that have a photo.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-18

No release notes.

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