Day One: Daily Journal & Diary

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary

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Day One: The Award-Winning Sanctuary for Your Personal Journey

Join over 15 million people in the world’s most private digital journal. Capture memories, track mindfulness, and preserve your life’s story with end-to-end encryption across all your devices.

Publisher

Bloom Built Inc

Category

Health & Fitness

Downloads

7M+

User Rating

4.8/5

Total Ratings

238K+

Locales

26

Your Life, Visualized

Discover the interface used by 7M+ users.

Day One journaling app interface featuring the Apple App of the Year award and press logos

Day One journaling app interface featuring the Apple App of the Year award and press logos

Day One Journal app interface showing Face ID login for data privacy

Day One Journal app interface showing Face ID login for data privacy

Day One journaling app interface showing a multimedia gallery for a Hawaii trip with vacation photos and media filters

Day One journaling app interface showing a multimedia gallery for a Hawaii trip with vacation photos and media filters

Day One app calendar view showing journaling streaks and daily entry photos

Day One app calendar view showing journaling streaks and daily entry photos

A smartphone showing the Day One app shared journal feature for a family ski trip with member icons and entry statistics.

A smartphone showing the Day One app shared journal feature for a family ski trip with member icons and entry statistics.

Day One app interface showing automated journaling suggestions from photos and fitness activity

Day One app interface showing automated journaling suggestions from photos and fitness activity

Day One app interface showing the On This Day memory feature with a location map and beach photo

Day One app interface showing the On This Day memory feature with a location map and beach photo

Day One app interface showing the book printing feature to create physical memory books from digital journal entries.

Day One app interface showing the book printing feature to create physical memory books from digital journal entries.

The Day One app screen showing several personalized journal categories like Travel and Gratitude

The Day One app screen showing several personalized journal categories like Travel and Gratitude

Day One journal app interface showing memory highlights and daily prompts

Day One journal app interface showing memory highlights and daily prompts

A Sacred Space for Your Story

The tools that make this app stand out, trusted by 7M+ users.

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Your Data, Your Eyes Only

Sleep easy knowing your memories are 100% private, protected by end-to-end encryption and biometric FaceID security.

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Journal Without the Effort

Capture the context of your day automatically with integrated location, weather, and activity data for every entry.

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Rediscover Your Journey

Relive your best moments with 'On This Day' highlights and interactive map views of your travels and milestones.

Loved by users worldwide

Trusted by 7M+ people who love this app.

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"Day One has completely transformed my morning routine. As someone with a hectic schedule, the daily prompts help me clear my head in minutes, and the end-to-end encryption gives me the peace of mind I need to be truly honest. It is more than just a digital journal; it is my private sanctuary."

Sarah M., Marketing Director
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"The IFTTT integration is a game-changer for my lifestyle. I love how it automatically syncs my Strava runs and Spotify tracks alongside my photos. The On This Day feature has become a daily ritual, making it so easy to relive my favorite travel memories with zero effort."

Marcus T., Software Developer

About the app

Everything you need to know about Day One: Daily Journal & Diary.

Description

Apple’s App of the Year with over 15 million downloads and 200,000 5-star ratings globally, Day One has reinvented journaling, letting you record your life as you live it. Securely save audio, video, photos, notes, and more wherever you are, whenever you want. “Day One creates something so rare it feels almost sacred: A completely private digital space.” – New York Times “Day One makes keeping a journal delightfully easy.” – Wired WHY DAY ONE? Day One is the original digital journal app. A decade of updates and feature additions make it the most private, trusted, and easiest-to-use journaling app in the world. SIMPLE TO USE, EASY TO LOVE • Beautiful, award-winning design • Unlimited text entries • Powerful rich text formatting with markdown • Different journals for every aspect of your life* PRIVATE AND SECURE • Automatic backups keep your journal entries safe • End-to-end encryption, which is a fancy way of saying your entries are 100% private • Journal entries stay secure with passcode, TouchID, or FaceID • Export options (pdf, plain text, etc.) ensure your entries always stay yours FORM A HABIT & STAY CONSISTENT • Streaks and calendar view help keep your momentum going • Programmable reminders through text message or phone notifications • Unique, daily journal prompts help eliminate writer’s cramp • Customizable templates save time and add organization to entries • Today view provides a summary of where you’ve been and what you’ve done • Integrates with the Health app to track mindfulness minutes MORE THAN WORDS • Unlimited photos and video* • Auto-importer for your Instagram posts* • Handwritten entries or drawings* • Voice recording and transcription* JOURNAL FROM WHEREVER, WHENEVER • Cross-platform apps available on iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac • The ability to text or email entries straight to your journal BUILT FOR REMINISCING • On This Day feature allows you to revisit past memories • Tags, favorites, and search filters make it easy to find what you’re looking for • Map view quickly shows all the places you’ve journaled from • Print capabilities turn your digital journal into a premium physical book TYPE LESS, PRESERVE MORE • Time, date, weather, moon phase, and more are automatically added to every entry • IFTTT applets allow importing data from Spotify, YouTube, Strava, Fitbit, Facebook, Twitter, and more • Siri Shortcuts provides a powerful way to automate more of your journaling • Share sheet allows you to add content from other apps, like Apple Photos and Safari *Day One is FREE to use forever with unlimited entries. Additional features, including unlimited photos, videos, and audio recordings are available with a Day One Premium membership. Start a free trial today. Privacy Policy: https://dayoneapp.com/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://dayoneapp.com/terms-of-use/ For technical assistance or other inquiries: https://dayoneapp.com/contact/

Latest Version

2026.1.1

Size

170.1 MB

First Released

Feb 4, 2016

Start Your Private Journey Today

Join over 15 million people who trust Day One to capture their life's most precious memories in a beautiful, encrypted, and sacred digital sanctuary.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Day One: Daily Journal & Diary

How many users does the Day One journaling app have?

Day One has over 15 million downloads globally and 200,000 5-star ratings. It was also recognized as Apple's App of the Year.

Is the Day One journal app secure?

Yes, Day One ensures security through automatic backups, end-to-end encryption, passcode, TouchID, and FaceID protection for your journal entries.

Is Day One a free journaling app?

Yes, Day One is free to use forever with unlimited text entries. Additional features like unlimited photos, videos, and audio recordings require a Day One Premium membership.

Can I add media files to my Day One journal entries?

Yes, Day One allows you to add photos, videos, audio recordings, and handwritten entries or drawings to your journal.

How does Day One help users form a journaling habit?

Day One helps users form a habit with streaks, a calendar view, programmable reminders, daily journal prompts, and customizable templates.

Does Day One offer options to export journal entries?

Yes, Day One provides export options including PDF and plain text formats. This ensures your entries always remain yours.

Is Day One available on multiple devices?

Yes, Day One is available across multiple platforms including iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad, and Mac, allowing journaling from anywhere.

What integrations does Day One support?

Day One integrates with the Health app, IFTTT applets (Spotify, YouTube, Strava, Fitbit, Facebook, Twitter), and Siri Shortcuts for enhanced journaling.

Does Day One support shared journaling?

Yes, Day One features Shared Journals, allowing users to bring memories together with loved ones in a collaborative journal.

Can I print my journal entries from Day One?

Yes, Day One offers book printing capabilities to turn your digital journal entries into premium physical memory books.

How can I organize my journal entries in Day One?

Day One allows users to organize entries into different journals for various aspects of life, such as travel, family memories, or specific projects.