Big Yellow Diary vs Golden Thread

Why keep a diary? My answer is, because some information may seem unimportant at the time, but later you might need it and forget it. For example, today I plan to visit a friend's house. I’ve been there before, but I just can't remember the exact address. Another example is, there’s someone around me who said something, how can I judge if it’s true or not? One way is to compare it with what they’ve said before and see if there are any contradictions. Without a diary, there's no way to make such a comparison.

A private archive of your life, woven from the moments that shaped you. Golden Thread is a personal timeline app for the milestones and memories you want to keep — without algorithms, feeds, or strangers pretending to care. Your archive stays on your device by default, with optional iCloud sync that you control. CAPTURE WHAT MATTERS • Memories with rich notes, photos, dates, and tags • Link people, pets, and places to weave the threads of your story • Mark anniversaries to be reminded each year BROWSE BEAUTIFULLY • A scrollable timeline grouped by year and month • Search and filter by type, tag, or text • Tap any tag to see every memory it touches DISCOVER PATTERNS • Insights with archive totals, type breakdowns, and your most-mentioned tags and people • "On This Day" surfaces past anniversaries • Coming Up shows your next reminders DESIGNED FOR PRIVACY • Local-first storage on your device • Optional iCloud sync — off by default, opt in when you're ready • Mark sensitive memories private and reveal them only with Face ID • No accounts and no AI training on your life YOURS FOREVER • Export your entire archive as a single open .gtarchive file • Re-import on any device, share with family, save offline • Spotlight surfaces public memories in iOS system search Golden Thread isn't a daily journal. It's a thread you weave slowly — for the moments worth keeping.