# Lightmark–Private Diary & Time — Text · Voice · Photo · Video

> Uneditable diary app for multi-sensory, honest self-reflection and memory keeping. (iPhone/iPad app by 璐 秦.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [璐 秦](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526979591)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.88/5 from 8 App Store ratings · 5 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 14 MB
- Languages: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, Chinese
- Released: 2025-05-29
- Data updated: 2026-07-06
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794/reviews.md

## What is Lightmark?

Some diaries are written just for yourself. Some moments are meant to be recorded as they truly are.
No need for perfection, no need to revise. Writing who you are at that moment is an honest act of existence.

Lightmark is a diary app that does not allow editing after writing. It blends a sense of time with emotional expression, gently guiding you to meet yourself.

【 Philosophy · Faithful to the Present 】
Lightmark’s writing approach is inspired by the psychological concepts of “non-judgmental writing” and “immediate recording.” Once submitted, your words cannot be changed—not to limit you, but as a gentle exercise:
* Accept your emotions instead of adjusting them;
* Capture your thoughts as they were, not rewritten by later understanding;
* Let go of “right or wrong” and “perfection,” leaving only your true self.
Every Lightmark entry is an echo through time and space.

【 Recording Methods · Multi-Sensory 】
Your feelings aren’t only expressed in words. Lightmark supports multiple sensory recording options, letting you capture emotions naturally:
* Text Diary: Quietly write and record inner moments;
* Voice Diary: No need to organize language, just speak;
* Photo Capture: One image records the world you see;
* Video Clips: The authentic sound of life, the most vivid memories;
* Tag System: Seamlessly insert tags anywhere in text, freely create multi-level structures (e.g., #emotion/happy, #life/family) to lightly organize your diary.

Whether it’s a midnight monologue, a morning ray of light, or a fleeting tear, you can collect it your way.

【 Annual Lightmap · See Your Journey 】
Lightmark’s unique “Lightmap” forms your year in a dot matrix. Each day you write sends ripples across the map.
* The more you write, the brighter that day’s light point shines;
* You can add marks for special days (Unlock this feature by purchasing the full version.).
The Lightmap doesn’t tell you which days you “missed” writing and won’t push you to check in. Instead, it gently shows which days were quiet or full of emotion.
It’s the path you’ve walked with yourself—a commemorative map left by time.

【 Timeline Diary · Your Life Chronicle 】
Lightmark uses a “one page per day” design, automatically gathering all texts, photos, voice recordings, and videos of the day into time slices—your daily archive.
You’ll find life needs no polish; just capture the moment, and time will weave your story.

【 Design Philosophy · Simple · Gentle 】
Lightmark avoids complex categories, using tags for light management, keeping only the essence of “recording.” You’re not writing tasks, but your heart’s voice.
* Minimal interface for immersive writing
* No distractions, no ads, no popups
* Supports dark mode, fitting the quiet of night

【 Who is it for? 】
* People who want to keep diaries but can’t stick with it
* People who want to record emotions but don’t know where to start
* Those who love the purity of paper diaries but want better saving and searching
* Anyone wanting to practice self-acceptance without being trapped by “perfection”

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## Key features

- Uneditable entries
- Text, voice, photo, and video recording
- Tag system for organization
- Annual 'Lightmap' visualization
- Daily timeline archive
- Minimalist interface

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $12.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (5 of 5)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lightmarkprivate-diary-and-time/id6740918794/reviews.md

### 5/5 — デザインが好き

*2025-09-06, version 1.13.1*

シンプルながらオシャレに記録できてとても良いアプリです。
タイムスタンプ機能があり、一つの記事に一日分をまとめて記録する使い方をしています。
<06:00>起床 眠い
<09:00>掃除をした
みたいな感じで。アプリを長時間起動したままでも入力内容が勝手に消えたりしません。
ただ、入力し始めた後でホーム画面に戻る(左上の←をタップ、下にスワイプなど)と記事が個別に作成完了となってしまうので、完了させるかを選べると嬉しいなあと思います。

また修正の可否については、当該部分をドラッグで選択すると「誤字修正」できるようになっています。「考えを書く」という機能で引用もできます、これはとても面白い！
今後のアップデートがとても楽しみです。
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2025.9.7追記
左上の←で記事保留できるようアプデされてて嬉しいです！
最初の画面で長押しすると日付移動できる、ダブルタップで今日に戻れることを今日気付きました。課金したのでアイコンを変えて楽しんでいます。

### 5/5 — Timestamp choice suggestion

*2025-09-04*

I wish there’s an option to make the time stamp the time you post the note, not the time you started it. Often times I start a note but leave it blank for a long while before writing anything down, in which case the starting time is a lot less relevant than the posting time

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback, it helped me understand different usage habits. I’ll make improvements so that everyone can choose which time to use for organizing their notes according to their preference. In the meantime, you can quickly achieve your goal this way (sorry, this needs to be done each time you submit): in the note editing screen, tap the moon icon next to the time in the top-right corner twice in a row to quickly adjust to the current time (the first tap will jump to the end of yesterday, and the second tap will return to the current time).

### 4/5 — 那个ui动效，比如，想下滑书写的页面太卡顿了，不流畅。还有，语音记录的时间的ui也是很卡。希望团队能够优化

*2025-08-27*

其他都还可以，貌似写了就不能修改了

**Developer response:** “写完不能修改”是刻意的设定哦，保留最初的思绪。关于你提到的UI卡顿，我会持续关注，目前大多反馈是丝滑流畅，所以可能是设备的小脾气，如果愿意的话，可以通过设置中的联系方式给我留言设备型号和系统版本，我来对症下药，希望能给你带来更丝滑的体验

### 5/5 — Love it!

*2025-06-08*

I like that I can write without going back to edit, which makes everything feel more honest. The design is calming, and the way it shows time passing with little dots feels really special. It helps me remember that every day matters.

**Developer response:** Thank you so much — that really means a lot! I’m so glad the design and time map resonated with you. 🙏 If you ever have thoughts or suggestions, feel free to share!

### 5/5 — こんな日記アプリを待ってました

*2025-05-30, version 1.0*

「編集できない」というコンセプト、最初はびっくりしたけど、書いてみるとすごく気持ちよくて、自分を肯定できる感覚があります。光の波紋が1年かけてできていくのも楽しみです。
ただ、日記を書いた後、ほんの数分だけ「誤字修正モード」があってもいいかなと思いました😅
でもこの潔さも好きです。大事に使わせてもらいます！

## Frequently asked questions about Lightmark

### What is Lightmark's core philosophy regarding entries?

Lightmark's philosophy is 'Faithful to the Present,' meaning entries cannot be edited after submission. This encourages non-judgmental writing and immediate recording to capture emotions and thoughts as they are.

### What types of media can I record in Lightmark?

Lightmark supports multi-sensory recording, allowing you to capture your experiences through text, voice recordings, photos, and short video clips.

### How does the 'Lightmap' feature work in Lightmark?

The 'Lightmap' visualizes your year in a dot matrix. Each day you write makes its corresponding dot brighter, offering a gentle overview of your journaling activity without pressure.

### Can I organize my entries in Lightmark?

Yes, Lightmark includes a tag system that allows you to seamlessly insert tags anywhere in your text entries. You can create multi-level structures for light organization.

### Does Lightmark have ads?

No, Lightmark is designed with a minimalist interface and is ad-free, ensuring an immersive and distraction-free writing experience.

### What are the subscription options for Lightmark?

Lightmark offers subscription plans for its full version, including a Monthly plan at $1.99 and an Annual plan at $12.99, which unlocks features like adding marks for special days on the Lightmap.

### Is Lightmark available on Android devices?

Based on the provided data, Lightmark supports iPhone and iPad. Information regarding Android availability is not specified.

### How often is Lightmark updated?

The latest version of Lightmark is 1.17, and it was last updated on February 28, 2026. This indicates a relatively frequent update cycle.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.21 — 2026-06-22

* Adjusted text colors to make Dark Mode easier on the eyes.
* Continued improving sync stability.
* Fixed a few small bugs and annoyances.
I’m also continuing to work on upcoming features. Thanks as always for your support and feedback!

### 1.20 — 2026-05-24

Automatic Backup is here!  
Hopefully this makes things a little more convenient for everyone.
Also fixed some bugs that were keeping me awake at night...  
finally earned myself a good meal!

### 1.19 — 2026-04-13

* The writing toolbar is now fully customizable 
* Made a bunch of improvements based on your feedback (including visual tweaks)
* Quietly fixed some bugs (even the ones you haven’t spotted yet)

### 1.17 — 2026-02-28

Thanks for all your support last year. In the new year, I wish everyone happiness every day, and I also wish myself fewer bugs than last year.
Since I’m working non-stop on the Mac version, feature updates might be a little… slow for a while.

This version:
1. Mainly optimizes some issues you mentioned, such as the date not automatically updating to the current one when writing a diary due to drafts, and other issues I quietly fixed as well.
2. Added some useful icons — some cuter, some more practical, some just fun to look at. Hope they can accompany you in recording more little moments of life.
3. Caught and eliminated some bugs! Feel free to report any stragglers.

Wishing everyone days full of moments worth recording. We’ll keep getting better.

### 1.16 — 2025-12-31

Today I treated myself to a late-night BBQ and finally got the audio-to-text feature up and running!
It’s been crazy busy lately, so it took over a month—thanks for waiting patiently~
Also, this version hides a little Easter egg! Go check your annual surprise; this year is almost over, and next year will surely shine！
Finally, I fixed a few bugs here and there, took a deep breath, and wrapped up the year busy but happy~

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All apps by 璐 秦: https://appshunter.io/developer/1526979591

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