Five Years vs RetroJournal

Five Years is a private, on-device journal built around one simple habit: write a little every day, then revisit that same date across the years. Open the app. Capture today in a sentence or a few paragraphs. Next year—and the years after—you'll see what you wrote on this exact date. Over time, each day becomes a quiet five-year record of your life. HOW IT WORKS • Write about your day—one line or more, your choice • Return on the same date next year and read past-you • Compare today with one, two, three, four, or five years ago • Build a personal memory loop without an audience or a feed PRIVATE BY DESIGN • Local-first: entries stay on your iPhone • No account, no cloud required, works offline • Lock with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode (Premium) • Export your journal anytime as a backup (Premium) • Optional AI Reflections powered by Apple Intelligence—processed on-device; your words are not sent to a server for reflection BUILT FOR THE LONG RUN • Calm, distraction-free writing • Daily reminders to keep the habit • Visual calendar and search to find memories fast • Designed for gratitude, reflection, and everyday life—not engagement tricks FREE TO DOWNLOAD • Start journaling today at no cost • Unlock Five Years Premium once ($4.99 USD, price may vary by region)—a one-time purchase, not a subscription • Premium unlocks past years on Today, biometric lock, export/import, and the full long-term experience Five Years is for people who want a thoughtful journal that respects privacy and gets more meaningful the longer you use it. Write today. Read it next year.

RetroJournal brings the beloved 5-year diary format to your iPhone. Each day, write a short paragraph about your life, then watch as the same date from 1, 2, and 5 years ago surfaces right beneath it. The emotional pull of reading your past self is unlike anything else. Built for simplicity and consistency. Open the app, see today's prompt, write your entry, and close it. No feeds, no distractions, no accounts. Everything lives privately on your device. Streaks and gentle reminders keep you coming back without pressure. Unlock Pro to access beautiful hand-crafted themes, encrypted local export of your entire journal, and custom daily prompts. Your memories deserve a beautiful home.