# Minimal Diary -  Life timeline — Record every moment in life

> A simple timeline journal app for recording daily life moments and thoughts. (iPhone/iPad app by Chaoyang Minimal Software Studio.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-diary-life-timeline/id1568936702 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Chaoyang Minimal Software Studio](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065436362)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 28 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 37 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2021-07-07
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-diary-life-timeline/id1568936702/reviews.md

## What is Minimal Diary?

Minimal Diary

Capture your life, one moment at a time.

Minimal Diary is a simple timeline journal app that helps you record your daily life, thoughts, and feelings effortlessly.

No pressure. No long writing. Just open the app and write.


Why Minimal Diary?

Journaling shouldn’t feel like a task.

A sentence, a photo, a small moment — everything can be part of your story.

Over time, your entries connect into a timeline, showing your life as it unfolds.


Key Features

Timeline Journal
All entries are organized in a clean timeline, so you can easily review your day.

Minimal Design
No distractions. No complexity. Just focus on writing.

Tags & Organization
Travel, books, movies, fitness, daily life — use tags to organize and revisit your memories.

Quick Date Switch
Swipe to move across days, like traveling through time.

Private Space
Your personal diary, safe and just for you.


Your Life, Your Story

You don’t need to write perfectly.

Just write something.

Over time, it becomes your story.

We hope you like the diary and enjoy the app. For any questions and suggestions, please contact minimal.software.studio@gmail.com.

## Key features

- Timeline journal organization
- Minimalist design for focus
- Tagging for memory organization
- Quick date navigation
- Private and secure entries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly | $8.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Pro | $29.99 | one-time |
| Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-diary-life-timeline/id1568936702/reviews.md

### 5/5 — 期待加入视频和live图

*2025-12-08*

想要可以拍摄30s或者更长时间的视频放在日记里，或者实在不行live图也可以，最好可以选择要不要拍摄后加入相册的可选项，希望vip功能可以有这个效果😭

### 5/5 — Best App for recording your life

*2025-08-13, version 2.0.3*

I found this app very helpful when combining tags and its searching functions. You can record anything that you think might be useful later on and never forget about it by creating a relevant tag.

### 5/5 — so good

*2025-03-15*

best diary app ever used

### 5/5 — 求个ipad版，谢谢

*2025-02-24*

如题

### 5/5 — 终于找到了讲废话的好地方

*2024-10-28*

简简单单！方便好用

**Developer response:** 哈哈，感谢您的支持！我们也很高兴您喜欢这个简洁又方便的设计。如果以后有任何建议或者反馈，欢迎随时告诉我们哦！

### 4/5 — Best timeline app I’ve found so far but needs more features

*2024-10-23, version 1.8.5*

I love this app because you can add tags but I really want to be able to see an ongoing timeline view and a yearly view of everything rhat happened for a certain year, will still continue to use in hopes these features are introduced

### 4/5 — Love it

*2023-02-06*

It would be nice to see a clip of the image on the widget!!! Love the simplicity of using this app! Looking forward to new things! As I bought the premium

### 5/5 — My favorite diary app

*2022-05-02*

Love the rating function and the label system, helping me to organize and quickly search my diary.
And it’s very easy to use with beautiful UI, encouraging me to capture every meaningful moment in my life!!

### 1/5 — Didnt understand

*2022-04-24*

Was very confused on what to do

### 5/5 — Useful as its name says - minimal diary!

*2022-03-08*

It’s perfect for recording those random moments taking place in daily life. No pressure at all. I usually just put down anything wandering in my mind. It’s an interesting experience to review my own thoughts and ideas that would have been forgotten without this app. The only suggestion is making shifts between days more convenient. For example just swipe to sides instead of clicking the calendar at the top of the screen and then choosing the dates.

**Developer response:** Thanks for the review. 
You can drag the bottom button to switch the previous day and next day.

## Frequently asked questions about Minimal Diary

### What is Minimal Diary?

Minimal Diary is a lifestyle app designed for users to record their daily thoughts, feelings, and moments. It organizes entries into a timeline, making it easy to review your life's story.

### Does Minimal Diary have ads?

No, Minimal Diary is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted journaling experience. This means you won't encounter any advertisements while using the app.

### What are the subscription options for Minimal Diary?

Minimal Diary offers 'Pro Monthly' for $0.99 with a 3-day free trial and 'Pro Yearly' for $8.99 with a 7-day free trial. These plans unlock premium features.

### How does Minimal Diary organize entries?

Entries are displayed on a clean timeline, allowing for easy chronological review. You can also use tags like 'travel' or 'fitness' to further categorize and revisit specific memories.

### Is Minimal Diary suitable for quick entries?

Yes, the app emphasizes a pressure-free approach, encouraging users to write just a sentence, a photo, or a small moment. It's designed for effortless recording without the need for long, perfect writing.

### What devices is Minimal Diary available on?

Minimal Diary is available on iPhones and iPads, making it accessible for Apple device users.

### How often is Minimal Diary updated?

The latest version, 2.2.1, was released on March 26, 2026. While this indicates a recent update, the exact update frequency is not specified.

### What is the age rating for Minimal Diary?

Minimal Diary has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users, including younger individuals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.2.9 — 2026-08-17

Fixed several bugs on iPad.

### 2.2.8 — 2026-07-30

This update adds a direct entry for redeeming promo codes, so you can unlock eligible offers more easily in Minimal Diary.

New:
• Added a dedicated entry for redeeming promo codes
• Made it easier to find and use eligible offers without leaving the app flow

Thank you for using Minimal Diary.

### 2.2.7 — 2026-06-16

This update makes Minimal Diary more reliable when you import data, send email, and recover from unexpected crashes.

Fixed:
• Resolved issues that could cause imports to fail with older image data
• Improved stability to reduce unexpected crashes during everyday use
• Fixed mail fallback so sending feedback and related emails works more reliably

Thank you for using Minimal Diary.

### 2.2.6 — 2026-05-27

This update fixes a bug that made some settings items hard to tap.

Fixed:
• Resolved an issue where settings options could fail to respond unless you tapped directly on the text
• Improved the tap area so the full settings row responds more reliably

Thank you for using Minimal Diary.

### 2.2.5 — 2026-05-13

This update fixes a bug affecting shared images and adds improved localization across supported languages.

Fixed:
• Resolved an issue that could cause problems when generating or sharing images
• Improved localized content for a more consistent experience across languages

Thank you for using Minimal Diary.

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