# Simple Diary - Daily Journal — Simple photo journal with lock

> Easy-to-use daily diary and journal app with lock and backup. (iPhone/iPad app by Komorebi Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-diary-daily-journal/id1388195923 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Komorebi Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/481596469)
- Category: Lifestyle, Photo & Video
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 906 App Store ratings · 411 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 203 MB
- Languages: Russian, Hindi, Turkish, German (Germany), Japanese, French (France), Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan), American English, European Portuguese and 4 more
- Released: 2018-08-05
- Data updated: 2026-08-29
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-diary-daily-journal/id1388195923/reviews.md

## What is Simple Diary?

A simple, easy-to-use diary app with powerful features!
We've created the simplest and most convenient diary app  no account registration needed. You can easily back up your data whenever you want.
Download and try the best diary app today!

[Features]

■ Add Photos to Entries (Up to 10)
Like a blog, you can insert images between paragraphs. Attach photos from your camera roll or save images from the web.

■ Secure Passcode Lock
Protect your diary with a passcode. Supports Face ID and Touch ID for quick, secure access.

■ Theme Colors
Choose from 19 theme colors, ranging from cute to cool styles. You can also change the app icon on your home screen  a unique customization feature. (Requires the latest iOS version.)

■ Data Backup
Back up your important diary data. Save to iTunes or your computer, or transfer to other apps like Evernote or Dropbox. Export as RTFD files with embedded images.

■ Tag Search
Use the built-in search to find diary entries quickly. Add tags to make key entries easier to locate.

■ Font Settings
Adjust text size, contrast, and line spacing to suit your preferences. Perfect for users who prefer larger fonts or need improved readability.

■ Reminders
Set reminders at your preferred time to receive push notifications  never forget to write your diary.

■ Multiple Entries Per Day
Write one diary entry per day, or add multiple entries  great for memos, work records, or capturing thoughts throughout the day.


【Help, Feedback】
For help, go to "Help / FAQ" in the app settings. If you still have questions, tap "Feedback" on the settings screen. Please contact us through the app for faster support, as app reviews take time to appear.

Terms of Use:
https://komorebi-studio.com/tos_en.html
Privacy Policy:
https://komorebi-studio.com/policyredirect.html

## Key features

- Insert images into entries
- Secure passcode lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
- Customizable theme colors and app icon
- Data backup to iTunes/PC and cloud services
- Tag-based search for entries
- Adjustable text font size and color
- Daily reminder notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Annual) | $19.99 | per year |
| Premium (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Service (Lifetime) | $69.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Simple Diary?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 📷 Ability to add photos
- 🔒 Password protection
- 🗓️ Organized by calendar view
- 🔍 Effective search functionality

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
- 📁 Limited photo upload capacity
- 💰 Paywall for some features
- 🔄 Inconvenient manual backup/restore process
- 🎨 Limited font and theme options in free version

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Some characters not displaying properly
- Calendar dates not always accurate
- Deleted entries not recoverable

**Most requested features**

- Automatic iCloud/Google Drive sync
- More font and theme customization options
- Video recording and embedding
- Ability to add tags or categories to entries
- One-tap access to previous day's entry

## Recent user reviews (10 of 411)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/simple-diary-daily-journal/id1388195923/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 買い切りプラン9,800円！？

*2026-06-28*

買い切りプラン復活のアップデートがあったようなので早速課金しようとしたら、9,800円……このご時世、多少高くなっても仕方ないと思いましたがさすがに予想を超えていました。
買い切りプラン復活に動いてくださったことは非常にありがたいのですが、申し訳ないながら、以前の10倍近い価格は課金する気になりませんでした。

3年半ほど使えばサブスクよりお得…？って、そもそもこの先いつまでサービス継続してくれるか不透明だと感じてしまう部分もあります。
アプリ内に「一度きりの購入で生涯ずっと使える！」とありますが、開発者さまがOSアップデート対応をしなければアプリ自体使えなくなる可能性は大いにあるわけで、これは誇大広告(有利誤認)なのではないかとすら感じます。
(細かいことを言えば、恐らく昔の買い切り型で課金した方々の購入レビューが並んでいるのも気になりました。当時課金の価値がある！とレビューした方は今の価格でもサブスクに入るのでしょうか？その感想は価格/プラン変更後の今も適切なレビューと言えるのでしょうか？)

1,000円弱の頃に買わなかった自分が悪いのですが、以前の価格帯を知っていると今のサブスク加入は控えてしまうなあと、損失回避バイアスを強く自覚しました。

**Developer response:** この度はサブスク導入によりご期待に沿えず申し訳ございません。価格やプランは慎重に検討しながら運営しておりますが、ご指摘は今後の参考とさせていただきます。ご要望やご不明点がありましたらサポートまでご連絡ください。

### 5/5 — これはイーサンホーク

*2026-01-22, version 5.0.2*

使い安い。実利があるに限る。 他のアプリでも日記だけでなく、写真も入れられるが1番は使い安さにある。 また１日にいくつもの記録を入れられるのも良い。 作った料理を写真付きでレシピとして記録しておくこともできる。さらに課金するとそれをデータとして出力することもできちゃう。 レシピ用紙として紙媒体で出せるのであれば、お子様が「ママー料理したい」となった時にそれを見ながら一緒に作れるのではないか。 そして時が経ち子供が大きくなった時に「これはおばあちゃんから教わったレシピなのよ。」 子供「だからママのタコスって美味しいんだね。」と目頭が熱くなる展開もあるかもしれない。 無料版もあるのでまずは使ってみて自分にしっくりくるか試してみると人生の幅が広がること請け合いです。

### 2/5 — 更換字體有些字打不出來

*2026-01-19, version 5.0.2*

我喜歡可愛的字，所以用了Uzura Font這個字體，但打日記時發現「她」、「懂」、「跑」、「闆」等很多字都打不出來會直接空格，我還要去想如何不用這些字表達我要講的意思，時常用英文穿插，超級不方便！都已經付費了為何還沒辦法用喜歡的字體撰寫日記？這點一定要改進！！！

### 4/5 — Diary App Review

*2025-12-29, version 5.0.2*

Diary is a very easy app to use. It gives me a safe place to let out my thoughts when I have no one to tell. I strongly advise this app in paticular to any who are looking for relable ways to let go

### 1/5 — icloud同步都没有

*2025-11-17, version 4.4.1*

付费才能知道没有自动同步功能，体验很差

### 1/5 — icloud同步

*2025-11-04, version 4.4.1*

这个没有自动同步功能？都要手动备份同步？购买前显示有icloud同步，购买后只看到手动备份同步？不知怎么自动同步，
每次更新内容都要手动的备份一次才能到另一台下载备份同步，这个跟icloud同步相差甚远，能不能添加自动同步的最基本功能？
如果没有真是买错了，

### 3/5 — Проблема

*2025-10-12*

Подскажите пожалуйста, ребенок удалил приложение, после повторной установки заметки не восстановились, их как-нибудь можно вернуть?

**Developer response:** Если приложение было удалено, заметки можно восстановить только в том случае, если ранее был создан резервный файл через настройки приложения.
К сожалению, если резервной копии нет, восстановить данные невозможно. Благодарим за понимание.

### 5/5 — Khá rõ ràng

*2025-09-23, version 4.4.1*

Khá rõ ràng

### 5/5 — 最高！ですがまだ最高になれるアプリ

*2025-09-16, version 4.4.1*

使い始めて5年目になります。とにかくシンプルで使いやすく、フォントも変えられるのが嬉しいです。
ただ一つ使いづらさを感じる点があり、それは検索機能です。検索欄に何か文字を打ち込んだ瞬間に日記が検索されるのか、まだ打ち込んでいる途中であるのに、ひらがなの一文字で検索されてしまいとても重くて固まってしまいます。文字を打ち込んだあとに検索できたらいいなと思います。
また、日記記入ページにて鉛筆マークを押したときに自動で1番上はスクロールしてしまうところも少し使いづらさを感じます。
下へ下へと日記を書き進めていく構造上、書きかけの日記に対して加筆しようとすると1番下にスクロールする方が自然なのではないかと思ってしまうのです。自動スクロールじゃないにしてもその時点で表示している画面のまま動かさなくしてもらえるとさらに使いやすくなると思います。

### 5/5 — Useful

*2025-08-27, version 4.4.1*

simple but useful and easy to use

## Frequently asked questions about Simple Diary

### What can I do with this journaling app?

This app allows you to create daily journal entries, add up to 10 images per entry, and secure your writings with a passcode lock that supports Face ID and Touch ID. You can also customize the app's theme colors and icon, adjust text fonts, and set reminders to write.

### How is my data backed up?

You can back up your important diary data without account registration. The app supports backing up to iTunes or a PC, and you can also transfer data to other apps like Evernote or Dropbox. RTFD files can be output for careful saving.

### Is this app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, but it offers in-app purchases. This means there are optional features or content that you can buy within the app.

### Can I search for past entries?

Yes, the app includes a diary search function. You can conveniently search your entries by filling in tags, allowing you to easily find specific diaries using your favorite words.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices. For certain features like changing the app icon, it is necessary to have the latest version of iOS installed on your device.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.2.1 — 2026-07-10

Fixed a bug in the feature that converts diary entries to images.

### 5.2.0 — 2026-06-22

- Adjusted the font size on the detail screen, which had become slightly too small.
- Improved the Liquid Glass design.
- Added a lifetime plan (one-time purchase) for the premium service.

### 5.1.1 — 2026-05-20

Bug fixes and improvements.

### 5.1.0 — 2026-05-13

- Updated the app design for iOS 26 Liquid Glass.
- Moved the camera icon and other buttons to the right side when editing a diary entry.
- Fixed an issue where the app's "Documents & Data" storage size could become large due to cached ad data and other files.
- Fixed several other bugs and made various improvements.

### 5.0.2 — 2025-12-24

Bug fixes and improvements.

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