Diarium Diary: Private Journal

Name: Diarium Diary: Private Journal
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Author: Timo Partl

Secure notes for life & travel

Only for Mac

Free · In‑App Purchases

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Timo Partl
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Mac

The most functional journal for macOS lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day. Completely without ads or subscription. • The most feature-rich diary app for macOS, iOS & more • Write your journal anywhere (PC, laptop, tablet, phone, …) using Cloud Sync* • Sync via your personal cloud: OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, WebDAV (incl. Nextcloud/Synology) • Get daily reminders to capture your memories • Use bullet point lists & text formatting • Attach pictures, drawings, audio recordings, files, tags, people, ratings or locations to your diary entries • Lock your journal with password, PIN or Touch ID • Automatic integration of your social media activity (Facebook, Last.fm, Untappd, …) & fitness data (Google Fit, Fitbit, Strava, …)* • Easy migration of your existing journal from other apps like Day One, Journey, Diarly & many more • Backup your diary with importing & exporting the database • Export your diary entries as Word file (.docx), website (.html), JSON (.json) or plain text (.txt)* • Perfect travel diary: Revisit your journeys on the world map • Track your mood with stars & tracker tags • Flexible: use as gratitude journal, bullet journal or travel journal • Free to use - better with the Pro Version * Pro version feature - Free 7 day trial period of the Pro version included. Pro version is a one-time-purchase, no subscription. License will be bound to App Store account. App licenses for other platforms need to be purchased separately. More details in the FAQ

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exactly what I was looking for!
05/18/2022

LClooper
I have a memory loss condition and constantly feel like I'm chasing my own tail, trying to remember what I've done and where I've been. Journaling is massively helpful but it can be so tedious trying to get it all down on paper and then still having everything in so many different places. Between the calendar features, customizable templates, social media and cloud syncing, and the multitude of tagging and search capabilities, it is everything I needed. ideas for improvements: I would love a view option for "focus mode" where the only thing on my screen is the writing part. The extra features are AWESOME but being able to see them all the time while I'm writing (and so colorfully) can be a bit distracting for me. Additionally, I use Apple Activity and an apple watch for my step tracking. That would be amazing to see if possible. I'm not sure how to access that through Fitbit unless I can get the Apple watch to sync there? Haven't tried but that's all I've got!

Developer Response
Thanks a lot for your positive feedback and your suggestions. I will consider a focus mode for a future update. I would love to incorporate Apple Health data but Apple only allows access to that data for "Health apps". It could be possible to sync the data to Fitbit and then connect to that in Diarium though
exactly what I was looking for!
05/18/2022

LClooper

I have a memory loss condition and constantly feel like I'm chasing my own tail, trying to remember what I've done and where I've been. Journaling is massively helpful but it can be so tedious trying to get it all down on paper and then still having everything in so many different places. Between the calendar features, customizable templates, social media and cloud syncing, and the multitude of tagging and search capabilities, it is everything I needed. ideas for improvements: I would love a view option for "focus mode" where the only thing on my screen is the writing part. The extra features are AWESOME but being able to see them all the time while I'm writing (and so colorfully) can be a bit distracting for me. Additionally, I use Apple Activity and an apple watch for my step tracking. That would be amazing to see if possible. I'm not sure how to access that through Fitbit unless I can get the Apple watch to sync there? Haven't tried but that's all I've got!
Developer Response 05/19/2022
Thanks a lot for your positive feedback and your suggestions. I will consider a focus mode for a future update. I would love to incorporate Apple Health data but Apple only allows access to that data for "Health apps". It could be possible to sync the data to Fitbit and then connect to that in Diarium though
Great, simple journaling app
07/17/2025

Eellum
I use this for my work notes. In the past I’ve always written notes for what happened in a day in a paper journal, as usually I really only need to remember what I did in a day to update folks at a daily stand up meeting the following work day. Writing everything down helps to organize my thoughts, remind me of what I did, and also helps give a sense of accomplishment for the day when everything feels like a blur by the end. The trouble with paper though, is that when you need to find something from weeks ago… there isn’t really a search feature.I was glad to find this app, as the first one I tried was not at all what I needed. The first app I downloaded seemed to want me to spend hours just making the journal pretty with fun stickers and decorations and had a million layouts - none of which were the simple format I needed. Plus that other app was subscription based that wanted you to spend anywhere from $40-$208 a year depending on which option you chose! Ridiculous! So, this app is pretty much perfect. I can add a picture if I want… but I really don’t care about that. As long as I have a dated record a bullet point list, and the ability to search I am happy.I love the simplicity of this app and the calendar sync is nice to have. The only things that would make this app even better would be A) the ability to paste without formatting and B) if there was a To Do list that could carry over from day to day. Just as a side panel or something that can be collapsed if you want it out of the way.

Developer Response
Thanks for your nice and extensive review. Glad you like the app.MacOS should give you the way to paste without formatting using either the context menu or the menu item. Isn't that the case for you?I also accept feature requests in the community forums, unfortunately I cannot manage them via reviews. That said, I want to keep the apps functionality close to be a journaling app only. If I started to also make it a notes/Todo/calendar app, then it only would get confusing and bloated, the simplicity that you positively highlighted yourself, would disappear :)
Great, simple journaling app
07/17/2025

Eellum

I use this for my work notes. In the past I’ve always written notes for what happened in a day in a paper journal, as usually I really only need to remember what I did in a day to update folks at a daily stand up meeting the following work day. Writing everything down helps to organize my thoughts, remind me of what I did, and also helps give a sense of accomplishment for the day when everything feels like a blur by the end. The trouble with paper though, is that when you need to find something from weeks ago… there isn’t really a search feature.I was glad to find this app, as the first one I tried was not at all what I needed. The first app I downloaded seemed to want me to spend hours just making the journal pretty with fun stickers and decorations and had a million layouts - none of which were the simple format I needed. Plus that other app was subscription based that wanted you to spend anywhere from $40-$208 a year depending on which option you chose! Ridiculous! So, this app is pretty much perfect. I can add a picture if I want… but I really don’t care about that. As long as I have a dated record a bullet point list, and the ability to search I am happy.I love the simplicity of this app and the calendar sync is nice to have. The only things that would make this app even better would be A) the ability to paste without formatting and B) if there was a To Do list that could carry over from day to day. Just as a side panel or something that can be collapsed if you want it out of the way.
Developer Response 07/19/2025
Thanks for your nice and extensive review. Glad you like the app.MacOS should give you the way to paste without formatting using either the context menu or the menu item. Isn't that the case for you?I also accept feature requests in the community forums, unfortunately I cannot manage them via reviews. That said, I want to keep the apps functionality close to be a journaling app only. If I started to also make it a notes/Todo/calendar app, then it only would get confusing and bloated, the simplicity that you positively highlighted yourself, would disappear :)
Reliable, Works, Thankful.
Mar 10

Rachel3380
Thank you for making an app that is seamless and just works. It's so nice to have the ability to just jot down your thoughts and feelngs and know they are safe and locked away behind your credentials. If i didn't have a journal I'd go crazy. And honestly, I used to use one on Windows based systems, and haven't been able to find one that worked for me until this one. I'm so grateful that you have this app and that it is maintained. I would highly recommend to anyone. The only thing that seems a little buggy about it, is sometimes when you're typing the words will completely change from what you're trying to type, and when trying to get a thought out it can be frustrating, but doesn't seem to happen TOO often. I suppose that may be more an issue with my laptop “correcting” my typing, than an actual program issue. I’ve been using this app for years now, and I can’t say it enough, I’m super grateful for it. Thanks again!

Developer Response
Thanks a lot for your amazing feedback! Diarium uses the iOS autocorrect by default so maybe you can adjust some settings there to get it to work more reliably.
Reliable, Works, Thankful.
Mar 10

Rachel3380

Thank you for making an app that is seamless and just works. It's so nice to have the ability to just jot down your thoughts and feelngs and know they are safe and locked away behind your credentials. If i didn't have a journal I'd go crazy. And honestly, I used to use one on Windows based systems, and haven't been able to find one that worked for me until this one. I'm so grateful that you have this app and that it is maintained. I would highly recommend to anyone. The only thing that seems a little buggy about it, is sometimes when you're typing the words will completely change from what you're trying to type, and when trying to get a thought out it can be frustrating, but doesn't seem to happen TOO often. I suppose that may be more an issue with my laptop “correcting” my typing, than an actual program issue. I’ve been using this app for years now, and I can’t say it enough, I’m super grateful for it. Thanks again!
Developer Response 5d ago
Thanks a lot for your amazing feedback! Diarium uses the iOS autocorrect by default so maybe you can adjust some settings there to get it to work more reliably.
PERFECT JOURNAL
01/18/2025

skwidney
I just got my first MacBook ever and wanted to get into journal on here. I find writing to be physically painful lol after just a few paragraphs my hands are tired. So I tried a number of apps for my MacBook. A lot of them were great, some had TOO many features for no reason. But they all wanted monthly subscriptions. Which I really don’t understand. I just need to write and have it stored nicely. Not sure what kind of future improvements are needed for journaling to require an app to have monthly subscriptions. So that is definitely where this app is different. A single payment for the premium features. Which I don’t know yet what they are because I just got this app, wrote one entry found it to be absolutely perfect & decided to get the pro version to support the developer. I will absolutely be using this app everyday. Thank you!!

Developer Response
Thanks for the great review! I'm really glad you're finding Diarium straightforward and fitting well with your new MacBook. It's awesome to hear you appreciate the one-time payment approach. Hope it continues to meet your journaling needs effortlessly. Happy journaling!
PERFECT JOURNAL
01/18/2025

skwidney

I just got my first MacBook ever and wanted to get into journal on here. I find writing to be physically painful lol after just a few paragraphs my hands are tired. So I tried a number of apps for my MacBook. A lot of them were great, some had TOO many features for no reason. But they all wanted monthly subscriptions. Which I really don’t understand. I just need to write and have it stored nicely. Not sure what kind of future improvements are needed for journaling to require an app to have monthly subscriptions. So that is definitely where this app is different. A single payment for the premium features. Which I don’t know yet what they are because I just got this app, wrote one entry found it to be absolutely perfect & decided to get the pro version to support the developer. I will absolutely be using this app everyday. Thank you!!
Developer Response 01/19/2025
Thanks for the great review! I'm really glad you're finding Diarium straightforward and fitting well with your new MacBook. It's awesome to hear you appreciate the one-time payment approach. Hope it continues to meet your journaling needs effortlessly. Happy journaling!

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