# Photo Journal: PicDiary — Daily picture diary & memories

> A simple, private photo journal for capturing and organizing daily life moments. (iPhone/iPad app by Benedikt Kehl-Waas.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-journal-picdiary/id6560104295 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Benedikt Kehl-Waas](https://appshunter.io/developer/1584995934)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.90/5 from 85 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 144 MB
- Languages: American English, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Norwegian Bokmål, Brazilian Portuguese, European Spanish and 1 more
- Released: 2024-07-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-31
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-journal-picdiary/id6560104295/reviews.md

## What is Photo Journal?

Discover the most simple and beautiful photo journal app: PicDiary — free to use, with optional Pro features.

Capture and cherish your daily highlights with PicDiary, your personal photo journal. Perfect for storing your life's precious moments and memories, this app combines the best features of a diary and a photo album.

Key Features:
	•	Stunning Calendar View: See your month at a glance with a stunning calendar view. Enjoy the visual journey of your daily highlights.
	•	Daily Entries: Store up to 5 photos and add personal notes each day. Capture your thoughts and memories effortlessly.
	•	Voice Notes: Record a moment as a voice note and turn it into text with a transcript — polished by AI if you like.
	•	Random Memories: Relive your favorite moments with random daily recaps. Experience the joy of unexpected memories.
	•	Monthly Stories: View all your monthly photos in a beautiful story format. Enjoy your highlights seamlessly.
	•	Search Photos: Easily search through your photos and find specific memories.
	•	Favorite Days: Set and remember your favorite days. Highlight the moments that matter most.
	•	Easy Sharing: Share your daily highlights effortlessly with friends and family. Keep your loved ones connected with your special moments.
	•	Daily Reminders: Get daily reminders to fill your PicDiary every day.
	•	Widgets: View your special memories directly on your Home Screen, or open your diary quickly from the Lock Screen.
	•	Export Memories: Easily export your memories as a collage or a slideshow video to keep or share.
	•	Milestones: Collect achievements for perfect streaks, photo milestones, and more to celebrate your journaling journey.
	•	Ad-Free Experience: Enjoy your beautiful journal without any ads.

PicDiary can be used for free, but has some Pro features that require a subscription or one-time purchase, like:
	•	Sync & Backup: Optional account if you want to sync your data or have a backup. Keep your memories safe and accessible across devices.
	•	Dark Mode: Experience a sleek, eye-friendly interface with Dark Mode, perfect for low-light environments.
	•	Lock Your Diary: Protect your memories with your device’s code, Face ID, or Touch ID for extra privacy.
	•	Custom Backgrounds: Select a beautiful background that matches your mood or let the app surprise you with a random one.

This app is perfect for:
	•	Creating a Family Moments Album: Capture daily family moments, add personal notes, and enjoy random recaps of precious memories.
	•	Keeping a Travel Diary: Document adventures with daily photos and notes, and relive journeys with random recaps.
	•	Tracking Personal Growth: Capture progress with photos and notes, and review your journey in a monthly story format.
	•	Tracking Creative Projects: Document creative processes with photos and notes, and see your project’s evolution over time.
	•	Maintaining a Daily Gratitude Journal: Practice mindfulness by capturing daily gratitudes with photos and notes, and revisit positive moments with random recaps.
	•	Capturing the beauties of everyday life.

Why You’ll Love It:
This app is designed to help you be mindful and appreciate your daily life. Whether you’re documenting a trip, tracking your personal growth, or simply capturing everyday moments, PicDiary makes it easy and enjoyable.

Just try it out yourself — you will love making memories with me :)

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Privacy Policy: https://picdiary.app/privacy
Terms and Conditions: https://picdiary.app/terms

## Key features

- Stunning Calendar View
- Daily Entries with Photos & Notes
- AI-Powered Journal Entries
- Random Daily Memory Recaps
- Monthly Photo Stories
- Search Photos
- Easy Sharing
- Export Memories

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicDiary Pro - yearly | $34.99 | per year |
| PicDiary Pro - monthly | $5.99 | per month |
| PicDiary Pro - 1 year | $19.99 | per year |
| PicDiary Pro - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |
| PicDiary Pro - 1 year | $17.99 | per year |
| PicDiary Pro - 1 year | $17.99 | per year |
| PicDiary Pro - 1 month | $2.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PicDiary Pro – Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |
| PicDiary Pro - lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photo-journal-picdiary/id6560104295/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Favourite app

*2026-08-11, version 26.07.0*

I have never written a review of anything before… but I genuinely love this app. I treasure it so much. I’m in my final year of high school and I love how I can visually see how far through I am. This app has become my favourite app on my phone even over social media. I try to take 10-20 minutes a day reflecting and writing it all down. It makes it sooo much easier as well when trying to remember how long ago something was… or what I did on a particular day. I just am so glad I have it

### 5/5 — So easy to use

*2026-06-28, version 26.06.0*

This app is so simple to use. Intuitive. Good overview screen that allows you to hone in on a day in the past based on the key photo that was uploaded.

### 5/5 — Great app!

*2026-06-04*

Love the user interface and the prompts! Makes you reflect on your day in a positive way!

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Really happy to hear the prompts help you reflect on your day. That's exactly the intention behind them. If you ever have ideas or suggestions, feel free to reach out at benedikt@picdiary.app.

Best regards,
Benedikt

### 5/5 — Perfect!

*2026-05-28, version 26.04.0*

I love this app. I deleted most of my socials and this is a nice way to record my day with pictures and a journal entry.

### 5/5 — It’s interesting

*2026-05-16*

It’s too good i am collecting my every day memory in this one thanks for give app like this ❤️🥰

**Developer response:** Thank you so much! Really glad PicDiary has become your go-to place for everyday memories. If you ever have ideas or suggestions, feel free to reach out at benedikt@picdiary.app.

Best regards,
Benedikt

### 5/5 — Calendar life

*2026-05-02, version 26.04.0*

A very simple but effective app.

### 5/5 — Simple and good

*2026-04-19*

Found it to be simple to use. Does the job that is expected.

**Developer response:** Thank you, Manish! 😊 Really glad it's been a good fit for you. If you ever have ideas or suggestions, feel free to reach out at benedikt@picdiary.app.

Best regards,
Benedikt

### 5/5 — Fun app

*2026-03-21*

Cool app. I’m a photographer but sometimes I forget to just enjoy photography for myself. This daily photo journal keeps me doing just that. Plus it’s a good way to reflect on each passing day.

**Developer response:** Hi! Thank you so much for the 5 stars! It’s awesome to hear that the app helps you enjoy photography in such a personal way. If you have any ideas to make the reflection process even better, I'm always available at benedikt@picdiary.app. Thanks for being part of this journey!

Best, Benedikt

### 5/5 — Downloaded as a digital journal for my daughter someday.

*2026-03-17*

She’s got a real scrapbook too obviously but I really wanted to document being a new mom in this format and this app is perfect for what I wanted to use it for. I love this app! Thank you!!

**Developer response:** Hi! Congratulations on becoming a new mom! I’m so honored that PicDiary is helping you document such a special time alongside your physical scrapbook. If you ever have ideas, questions, or feedback, you can always reach me at benedikt@picdiary.app. Happy journaling to you and your little one!

Best, Benedikt

### 5/5 — Perfect picture diary

*2026-03-13*

I love the layout and simplistic way of adding pics to days and being able to add some detail writing.

**Developer response:** Hi Jessica! Thank you for the kind words. I'm thrilled the concept works so well for you. Adding pictures and details should be fun and simple! Should you have any suggestions or questions, you can always reach me at benedikt@picdiary.app. Thanks for the support!

Cheers, Benedikt

## Frequently asked questions about Photo Journal

### What is Photo Journal: PicDiary?

Photo Journal: PicDiary is a personal photo journal app designed to help you capture and cherish your daily highlights and precious life moments. It combines the functionality of a diary with a photo album, allowing you to store photos, add notes, and relive your memories.

### What are the key features of PicDiary?

Key features include a stunning calendar view for a monthly overview, daily entries allowing up to 5 photos and personal notes, AI-powered journal entries, random daily memory recaps, monthly story views, photo search, easy sharing, and the ability to export memories as collages or slideshow videos.

### How much does Photo Journal: PicDiary cost?

The app is free to use with optional Pro features available through a subscription or one-time purchase. Pro features include sync & backup, dark mode, the ability to lock your diary for privacy, and custom backgrounds.

### What are some common use cases for PicDiary?

PicDiary is perfect for creating family moment albums, keeping travel diaries, tracking personal growth, documenting creative projects, and maintaining a daily gratitude journal by capturing moments with photos and notes.

### Can I back up my journal entries?

Yes, PicDiary offers an optional sync & backup feature as part of its Pro features. This allows you to keep your memories safe and accessible across devices, ensuring you don't lose any of your precious journal entries.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 26.08.0 — 2026-08-17

New: the monthly recap
• At the start of each month you see your last month as a short story: your numbers, a few highlights and your photo of the month. You can share it as an image or as a video. Older months are always waiting in the archive – including the ones that were in your diary long before this update.
• The app starts faster, the calendar responds more quickly and photos load sooner. I also put a lot of work into security and privacy.
Plus: minor improvements and bug fixes.

I always appreciate feedback or ideas at benedikt@picdiary.app! If you enjoy the app and the new updates, I would really appreciate a 5-star review!

### 26.07.0 — 2026-07-13

More protection, more possibilities!
• Your privacy – even more transparent and better: All voice recordings are now processed entirely within the EU, with a revised privacy policy. Unchanged: no ads, no selling your data, no profiling.
• New for writing: Structure your entries with tick-off checklists and code blocks. And when you paste formatted text (Markdown), PicDiary applies the formatting automatically.
Plus: minor improvements and bug fixes.

I always appreciate feedback or ideas at benedikt@picdiary.app! If you enjoy the app and the new updates, I would really appreciate a 5-star review!

### 26.06.0 — 2026-06-26

New: On this day!
• Rediscover what you were up to a year ago, 100 days ago, or on another special day – right inside the app
• And get a gentle reminder: as a notification or in the widget on your home screen
Plus: minor improvements and bug fixes.

I always appreciate feedback or ideas at benedikt@picdiary.app! If you enjoy the app and the new updates, I would really appreciate a 5-star review!

### 26.05.0 — 2026-06-05

New: Voice notes!
• Record a moment as a voice note – right inside your diary
• Turn any recording into a transcript, polished into a clean entry by AI if you like
Plus: search by photo captions, 12-hour time support, more reliable sync, and minor bug fixes.

I always appreciate feedback or ideas at benedikt@picdiary.app! If you enjoy the app and the new updates, I would really appreciate a 5-star review!

### 26.04.0 — 2026-04-27

Small update:
• You can now add a short caption to each photo
• Technical improvements to keep the app running smoothly in the future

I always appreciate feedback or ideas at benedikt@picdiary.app! If you enjoy the app and the new updates, I would really appreciate a 5-star review!

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