What is Diarly?
Diarly is a private, beautifully designed journaling app for Mac & iOS — built to make daily reflection effortless, meaningful, and enjoyable.
Inspired by Meditations by Marcus Aurelius, Diarly began with a simple idea: to create the kind of journaling tool a modern Stoic philosopher would use. Today, it’s trusted by thousands of users who want a calm, clear space to write, reflect, and grow.
What makes Diarly different?
- Private by design — Your words are yours alone. Diarly offers end-to-end encryption and full offline access.
- Simple & focused — A clean, distraction-free interface that lets you stay in the flow of writing.
- Customizable to you — From themes and fonts to layouts and prompts, Diarly adapts to your journaling style.
- Accessible to all — Most features are free because we believe everyone deserves a space to reflect and grow.
Diarly is more than just a journaling app — it’s your personal space to think clearly, capture moments, and build a habit that lasts.