# Red Diary — The ultimate trip diary

> A trip diary app for tracking outdoor activities with detailed statistics and media. (iPhone/iPad app by Akos Polster.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-diary/id1170809232 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Akos Polster](https://appshunter.io/developer/611826421)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.1 · 7 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2016-11-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/red-diary/id1170809232/reviews.md

## What is Red Diary?

Red Diary is the ultimate trip diary, keeping log of your walks, runs and rides, including details as distance, top speed, time, route map, elevation changes, points of interest, photos and notes taken.

SPECIAL FEATURES

* Privacy first: Trips are kept locally on the phone and synchronised using iCloud

* Automatic trip start: Start trips automatically when the phone starts moving

* Automatic idle detection: Trips are automatically stopped and saved after a period of inactivity

* Voice announcements: The app announces ride time, distance and top speed changes, even when it is running in the background. Ideal for exercising with the headphones on!

* Take photos during the trip or add photos later

* Take notes during the trip or add notes later

* Trip maps with points of interests, photos and notes, elevation maps and detailed trip statistics

* Share trips via social media, chat, email etc.

* Independent watch app: The Red Diary watch app can be used without the phone. Trips are recorded on the watch -- you can even leave the phone behind! The recorded trips will be synchronised when your watch and phone meet again.

* Widgets for the Home Screen


DISCLAIMER

Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life

## Key features

- Log walks, runs, and rides
- Detailed trip statistics
- Route maps with elevation
- Add photos and notes
- Automatic trip start/stop
- Voice announcements
- Independent watch app

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Power User | $4.99 | one-time |



## Frequently asked questions about Red Diary

### What activities can Red Diary track?

Red Diary is designed to log your walks, runs, and rides. It records details such as distance, top speed, time, route map, and elevation changes for each activity.

### Does Red Diary have ads?

No, Red Diary does not contain advertisements. It is a free app with optional in-app purchases, ensuring an ad-free experience for users.

### How does Red Diary handle privacy?

Privacy is a core feature, with trips kept locally on your phone. Data is synchronized using iCloud, offering a secure and private way to store your activity logs.

### Can I use Red Diary without my phone?

Yes, Red Diary offers an independent watch app. You can record trips directly on your watch and sync them with your phone later, allowing you to leave your phone behind.

### Does Red Diary offer voice feedback?

Yes, the app provides voice announcements for ride time, distance, and top speed changes. This feature works even when the app is running in the background, ideal for exercising with headphones.

### What devices is Red Diary compatible with?

Red Diary is available for watch, iPhone, and iPad. This cross-device compatibility allows for seamless tracking and data access across your Apple ecosystem.

### How often is Red Diary updated?

The latest version, 2.35, was released on February 9, 2025. The app is actively maintained, with updates typically released to improve features and performance.

### What is the user rating for Red Diary?

Red Diary has an exceptional rating of 5.0 stars based on one review. This indicates a very positive user reception for the app's functionality and performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.37 — 2026-08-15

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

### 2.36 — 2026-07-12

Bug fixes and usability improvements

### 2.35 — 2025-02-09

Improved displaying trip photos on the map.

### 2.34 — 2025-02-02

Bug fixes and usability improvements

### 2.33 — 2024-11-02

Bug fixes and usability improvements.

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