# the waterfall

> A personal diary app for introspection, memory logging, and self-discovery. (iPhone/iPad app by 文杰 李.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waterfall/id6470706449 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [文杰 李](https://appshunter.io/developer/1590258684)
- Category: Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 5 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.0 · 6 MB
- Languages: American English, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2023-12-06
- Data updated: 2026-08-18
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waterfall/id6470706449/reviews.md

## What is the waterfall?

Waterfall —— More than just a diary app, it's your personal introspection companion. 
Waterfall is committed to helping you think, remember, and discover the beauty in life.

As a unique diary app, the charm of Waterfall lies in its potential to touch every detail of life. Here, you can record your thoughts and ideas. Furthermore, our question feature allows for deeper pondering — just hold down on a diary entry and prompt yourself with a question, like "What did you eat today?", "What are you thinking about?", or "Was there something today that made you happy?". Each question is a deep dive into your own self-reflection.
Moreover, Waterfall is fully featured — it supports Markdown, making your text even more expressive. You can also associate tags and pictures with your memories, turning them into visual echoes.

So, what exactly can Waterfall record? The answer is: almost everything. Apart from life's snippets, you can use it to log your reading notes, movie reviews, and even life goals. Pin important things to remind yourself to always keep up the enthusiasm for life.
In the end, we hope that you enjoy your time with Waterfall, where each day, you can cherish the last moment of the day and reminisce about the day's experiences. Here, every day, you have your own waterfall.
It's worth noting that Waterfall takes your privacy very seriously. All your data are stored locally and automatically synced with iCloud, visible only to you. At Waterfall, your privacy is always given the highest level of protection.

May you have a beautiful day with Waterfall.
Wishing you a waterfall day.

## Key features

- Guided self-reflection questions
- Markdown support for text
- Tagging and image association
- Local data storage with iCloud sync
- Pinning important memories
- Record reading notes and movie reviews

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WATERFALL UPGRADE | $7.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-waterfall/id6470706449/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 优化下写完保存的性能吧

*2026-06-01*

咱就说这么难用的交互就不能优化下？？tag选择更改都费事就不说了
，就说这个新建一条文字记录 的操作 没见任何一个记录类app设计成这样的，就不能点击对号就完成了吗

### 5/5 — 很喜歡💕

*2025-10-26, version 1.0.8*

希望可以一直支持

### 2/5 — 越改越难用

*2025-09-01*

为啥waterfall的页面能越改越丑啊，一段话都显示不完，这放一个日记app上合理吗，我真服了，开发者能不能不要光忙活3x3哇，要不两个app内容合并好了，反正都是标签+记录，底层代码也差不多，all in one 也不是不行……

### 4/5 — .

*2025-08-31, version 1.0.8*

檔案那邊照片可以再放大一點
都被字遮住了
期待再出一個月視圖的功能 這樣可以用日曆的形式看照片

### 5/5 — 居然能同步到Mac！

*2025-08-13*

真的太棒了！

### 5/5 — 很好用的软件

*2025-08-06*

有一个请求，时间线上能否自己决定日记要不要被折叠（编辑后看到界面只能显示四行还是几行文字，希望能选择全文都显示）

### 5/5 — 我很喜欢这个App，虽然我还没有用过他的提问

*2025-06-15*

很长一段时间，我会通过语音转文字的方式在这个app上写正能量日记，经常性的还没有记录完，我就有困意要睡觉了，所以写日记还是一个非常助眠的方法，我很喜欢这里，因为页面简单常用的功能也有，看着很舒服，希望我能在这个app上一直记录生活随感

### 5/5 — 其他都特别好但导出可以优化一下吗🥺

*2025-06-11*

写了快两千条了，但偶然想导出整理的时候发现文档里有很多乱码，也不会显示日记的创建时间日期和时间🥹是我的导出方式不对吗……如果能直接一键导出为pdf（包含日记的插图）就好了🥺！please please！

### 5/5 — 无法购买？

*2025-04-20*

为什么无法购买？只有右上角“恢复购买”四个字，点击显示无法购买。是需要笔记数达到33条才能购买吗？不敢删除app重装（怕已经记录的数据丢失）

### 5/5 — 太棒了！

*2024-12-18*

完全符合我的想要的功能！出差即刻记录想法太棒了，要是能添加图片编辑功能就太好啦
添加ask 临时退出不行
编辑的时候想看图片大图会直接删除 希望更改一下

## Frequently asked questions about the waterfall

### What is the waterfall app?

Waterfall is a personal diary and introspection app designed to help you record thoughts, memories, and engage in self-reflection through guided questions. It supports Markdown and allows you to associate tags and pictures with your entries.

### How does waterfall protect my privacy?

Waterfall takes your privacy very seriously. All your data is stored locally on your device and automatically synced with iCloud, ensuring that only you can access your entries. Your privacy is always given the highest level of protection.

### Can I use waterfall offline?

Yes, Waterfall stores all your data locally on your device, meaning you can access and record entries even without an internet connection. Data is synced with iCloud when a connection is available.

### What kind of content can I record in waterfall?

You can record almost anything, including daily thoughts, ideas, reading notes, movie reviews, life goals, and important memories. The app is designed to be a comprehensive companion for capturing life's details.

### Does waterfall have ads?

No, Waterfall does not contain advertisements. The app is designed to provide an uninterrupted and private journaling experience for its users.

### What devices does waterfall support?

Waterfall is available for iPhone and iPad, allowing you to journal across your Apple devices seamlessly.

### How often is waterfall updated?

The latest version of Waterfall is 1.0.9, and it was last updated on December 3, 2025. While specific update frequency isn't detailed, this indicates ongoing development.

### What is the user sentiment for waterfall?

Waterfall has received excellent user feedback, with a rating of 5.0 stars from 5 ratings. This suggests a very positive user experience and high satisfaction with the app's features and functionality.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-05-25

Added
● Live Photo support
● Markdown preview support on the main interface

Improved
● Redesigned random card interface

Fixed
● Typing issues in search

### 1.0.9 — 2025-12-03

Fixes
● Images not displaying when exported from iOS 26

Optimizations
● Improved log editing interaction

### 1.0.8 — 2025-08-16

Fixes
● Single image truncated
● Upgrade interface not displayed

### 1.0.7 — 2025-03-27

Added
● Note template

### 1.0.6 — 2025-02-12

Added
● Data import and export support

Optimization
● Some experience optimization

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