Collect: Photo Journal & Diary

Collect: Photo Journal & Diary

Private daily picture memories

1.6K ratings
545 reviews
Free
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Released
December 20, 2012
Updated
October 16, 2026
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This app helps you create a rich, visual journal of your life by letting you date and caption photos. Add detailed notes, organize with tags, and create monthly collages. Keep your memories private with passcode lock and sync them with iCloud.

✓Date and caption photos
✓Add detailed notes
✓Bulk photo import
✓Passcode lock with Touch ID
✓Tagging for sorting
✓Multiple albums and calendars
✓Automatic backup and sync
✓Monthly collage creation
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What's New in Collect

4.7.1

October 16, 2026

Collect 4.7.1 makes it easier to capture everyday stories and revisit the moments you've collected. NEW / Add From Photos on Today brings your recent photos within easy reach. NEW / A new yearly Collect Plus subscription, with a seven-day free trial for eligible custome UPDATED / Browse memories from past years in Day View and add photos taken on the same date. UPDATED / Photo selection improved with new large-format previews UPDATED / Your default album now syncs across devices when iCloud Sync is enabled. UPDATED / A refreshed onboarding, smoother photo browsing and streamlined editing. UPDATED / Higher quality collage exports. Plus many layout, performance and reliability improvements.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Collect Plus Annual

Unlimited entries with yearly billing.

$39.991 Year
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User reviews

So glad you’re back and better than ever!

Easy to use, gratifying to collect. User since 2013, very happy to see such a comprehensive and user friendly reboot. Thank you!

Missed this App!

While I’m happy this app is finally revived after missing it for several years, I’m frustrated my data is gone as I had many calendars and photos that I’d like to access again. I can’t find a way to contact the developer to see if my old data is still there somewhere. If I get a response I’ll update my rating. Thank you!
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Thank You for Bringing My Beloved Photo Journal Back!

I have been using Collect since 2010, and over the years it has become much more than just an app to me. I have nearly 10,000 photos saved here, carefully organized into my daily photo journal. For many years, I loved adding one photo each day. Looking back at a month of pictures allows me to remember where I went, what I did, and so many little moments of my life.

A few years ago, the app stopped working as well as it once did, and I became very worried about losing all of these memories. When I changed my iPhone in 2021, my daughter helped me transfer Collect and warned me that it might become difficult to transfer the app again in the future. Because of that, I have actually kept the same iPhone for five years, even though I wanted to upgrade, simply because I was afraid of losing my Collect photo journals.

So you can imagine how happy I was to see Collect updated and beautifully brought back to life! Seeing the refreshed app and new logo was such a wonderful surprise.

To the developer: thank you sincerely for continuing and improving this app. You have preserved something very precious to me — years of memories and a visual diary of my life.

I highly recommend Collect to anyone who loves keeping a simple, meaningful photo journal. Meantime, I tried another paid app but gave up. I was so comfortable to use this app. And even if there is a subscription or fee in the future, I would gladly pay for an app that has meant this much to me.

Thank you for giving my photo memories a future. ❤️
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So so so happy you are back!! Thank you!!

Oh no, it's been ruined!

I've been using this app for many many years. One of the best apps on my entire device. Was excited to see that it's back, but unfortunately the new version is completely ruined. The previous version from years ago was absolutely perfect. I'm not sure why anything had to change. But unfortunately, I will no longer be using this app and am quite sad for myself and the other users as well as sorry to have to leave such a horrible review.
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Reported Bugs

4 issues

App crashes on launch or when trying to add photos

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Calendar view missing days or displaying incorrectly

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Inability to export or access photos after device upgrades

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Backup and sync features not working as expected

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Requested Features

5 requests

Sync and backup options to prevent data loss

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Ability to edit and customize photo layouts

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Integration with cloud storage and photo printing services

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iPad version of the app

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Easier batch photo uploading and tagging

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FAQ

What does the Collect app do?

Collect is a daily photo journal app designed to help you capture and organize your memories. It allows you to date and caption your photos, add detailed notes, and create a visual record of your life. The app offers features like bulk photo import, tagging, and the ability to create multiple albums.

What are the key features of Collect?

Key features include dating and captioning photos, adding unlimited detailed notes, importing photos in bulk (up to 15 at a time), and securing your journal with a passcode lock and Touch ID. You can also organize photos using tags, create multiple albums and calendars, and generate monthly photo collages.

Is Collect free to use?

The app is free to download and use, with no annoying ads. However, certain advanced features like automatic backup and sync via iCloud, exporting to Dropbox and Flickr, and creating video slideshows are available through optional in-app purchases called 'packs'.

What devices is Collect compatible with?

While the description doesn't explicitly state compatibility, it mentions 'Favorite app on iPhone' and features like Touch ID, suggesting it is designed for iOS devices. Users can export photos in print sizes suitable for printing, indicating a focus on mobile use.

How can I use Collect for memory keeping?

Collect is ideal for memory keeping by allowing you to create a daily photo journal. You can document significant events, everyday moments, or follow a photo-a-day project. The ability to add detailed notes and organize with tags ensures that your memories are not just visual but also rich with context and easily retrievable.