Dear Past Me
Meet your past self
Free · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Swipe through your memories with a widget,
And write with a single tap.
A simple and easy-to-use reflection journal.
A New Kind of Journal App — Reconnect with Your Past Self
Furikaeri Diary is a journaling app that randomly shows your past entries, helping you rediscover forgotten memories, thoughts, and insights.
Unlike traditional journal apps that you reread in chronological order, Furikaeri Diary brings up your past records like a chance encounter.
“Wow, I used to think like this.”
“So that’s how I felt that day.”
These small discoveries can make your everyday life feel a little more special.
Key Features
Reconnect with Memories Through Random Entries
Each time you open the home screen, a past journal entry appears at random.
Meeting an entry you don’t even remember writing can spark fresh awareness and reflection.
Home Screen Widget
Supports iOS widgets. Display a past entry right on your home screen—no need to open the app.
A message from your past self may reach you in the moment you least expect.
Daily Notifications of Past Entries
Get a past journal entry delivered via notifications at a time you choose.
Tap the notification to view the full entry and build a daily reflection habit.
Simple, Easy-to-Use Design
No unnecessary features—just focus on writing.
A clean interface lets you keep journaling with ease by simply entering a title and body.
Organize with Tags
Add tags like “Work,” “Hobby,” or “Family” to organize your entries and make it easier to look back later.
Calendar View
Browse your journals in a calendar layout—perfect for finding entries from specific days.
Write Entries for Past Dates
Not only today—write entries for previous dates as well.
You can add entries later even if you forgot to write that day.
Avatar Customization
Create your own avatar by choosing facial features and outfits to represent yourself.
Dark Mode
Supports dark mode for comfortable journaling at night.
Multilingual Support
Available in Japanese and English.
Recommended For People Who…
Write journals but never reread them
Want to reflect on past feelings and thoughts
Prefer a simple journal app that’s easy to stick with
Want to cherish memories
Want to track personal growth
Want to build a habit of mindfulness and self-reflection
What Makes Furikaeri Diary Special
Most journal apps focus on “writing.”
Furikaeri Diary is designed around the experience of rereading.
Even if we write journals, we rarely look back. But past records are filled with clues, insights, and lessons for who you are today.
With random entries, your past writing appears like a letter from your former self, arriving unexpectedly at the right time.
A little each day, you get to talk with your past self.
Try this new journaling experience for yourself.
Privacy
All journal data is stored only on your device.
Nothing is uploaded to external servers. Your memories belong to you—and only you.
Contact
If you have feedback or requests, feel free to contact us through the app or via email.
Ratings & Reviews
- This app hasn’t received enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
Bug fixes
Added widgets
Updated to support lock screen widgets
The developer, Ryota Koda, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Ryota Koda
- Size
- 24.6 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 15.1 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 15.1 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 15.1 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 12.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Copyright
- © 2026 Billion