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Write as much as you like on one device, free forever, with no ads and no account. Premium keeps your diary in sync across your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Watch, and offers end-to-end encryption for your entry text.
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Everything you need to start today and keep going.
- Unlimited entries, photos, and videos in one diary
- Password, Face ID and Touch ID lock
- Templates, mood tracking, and insights
- Reminders, streaks, and On This Day
- Calendar, gallery and map views
- Apple Health, weather and calendar inserts
- Import from other apps, export to Markdown
- No ads, no account, works offline
One diary, every device
Keep your diary in sync across your Apple devices.
- Sync across iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch
- End-to-end encryption for entry text
- Unlimited journals and templates
- Search inside your attachments
- Voice notes and transcription
- Every theme and custom backgrounds
- EPUB, PDF and printing
- AI assistant, affirmations and advice
Your writing stays yours
Your entries remain yours when your subscription ends. If encryption is enabled, it remains available.
One price, all your devices
A single subscription covers your iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch. No per-device upgrade.
Nothing to cancel by phone
Manage your subscription in your Apple account settings. Cancel at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Compare Free and Premium
| Free | Premium | |
|---|---|---|
| Writing | ||
| Unlimited entriesWrite as much as you like, any day, anytime. | Included | Included |
| Unlimited photos, videos, and filesAttach whatever belongs to the day. | Included | Included |
| Separate diariesKeep different areas of your life apart. | One | Unlimited |
| TemplatesYour questions, plus weather, health, calendar, mood, and more. | Three | Unlimited |
| Markdown, checklists, and formattingType it or tap it: headings, lists, quotes, bold, colors, and more. | Included | Included |
| Slash commands and entry linksType / for time, weather, location, and other commands. Use [[ to link entries and notes. | Included | Included |
| Voice notesTalk it out instead of typing. | Not included | Included |
| Voice note transcriptionBuilt in, using Apple's speech recognition. | Not included | Included |
| Full-screen writing modeNothing on the screen but the current page, for distraction-free writing. | Included | Included |
| Dictation and spellcheckSpeak an entry aloud and let the app catch the typos. | Included | Included |
| Your devices and data | ||
| Free apps across Apple devicesDiarly is available for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. | Included | Included |
| Seamless cross-device syncStart writing on your phone, pick up where you left off on your Mac. | Not included | Included |
| Password, Face ID and Touch ID lockSecure your journal with a password and biometric authentication. | Included | Included |
| End-to-end encryption for entry textAll the text in your journal entries and notes is stored encrypted when enabled. Images and attachments are not encrypted. | Not included | Included |
| No account, no Diarly serverYour journal stays stored safely on your device, with optional Premium sync via your personal iCloud. | Included | Included |
| Full offline accessNo internet needed to write or read your journal. | Included | Included |
| Import from Day One, Apple Journal and moreBring years of entries with their photos and dates. | Included | Included |
| Export to MarkdownKeep full ownership of your writing with plain text files you can store anywhere. | Included | Included |
| EPUB, PDF and printingExport to EPUB for Apple Books, save a PDF, or print your journal. | Not included | Included |
| Finding things again | ||
| Search through the entire textFind a name, a place, a feeling, years down the line. | Included | Included |
| Search inside attachmentsText in PDFs, documents, and photos is searchable too. | Not included | Included |
| Filters and tagsNarrow down your search using tags, dates, journals, uncompleted tasks and more. | Included | Included |
| Calendar, gallery and mapJump to a date, a full summer of photos, or a trip. | Included | Included |
| On This DayRediscover what you wrote in years past, every morning. | Included | Included |
| Keeping the habit | ||
| Custom remindersSet custom reminders to maintain the habit and rediscover memories. | Included | Included |
| Streaks and 30-day goalsSee the run of days you've kept going. | Included | Included |
| InsightsLearn about how much you write, and when you feel the best. | Included | Included |
| Mood trackerRate the moment, and see how the big picture really felt. | Included | Included |
| Apple HealthTwo way sync with Apple Health for steps, sleep, workouts, mood, and mindfulness. | Included | Included |
| How it looks | ||
| Light and dark themesFollows your Mac or iPhone automatically. | Included | Included |
| Every theme and custom backgrounds100+ customizable themes, plus the ability to set your own custom backgrounds. | Not included | Included |
| Typography controlsFont, size, line width and height, and image size. | Included | Included |
| Optional AI features | ||
| AI assistantType /ask to get a prompt, a nudge or a summary. Monthly token allowance included, powered by OpenAI. | Not included | Included |
| Daily affirmations and adviceA line of encouragement on today's page. | Not included | Included |
| AI+ add-onMore AI tokens, plus image-to-text and OpenAI transcription. | Not included | AI+ |
| Help and support | ||
| Support from the people who make itEmail, in-app, or wherever you find us. | Included | Included |
| CommunityBlog, Reddit, Instagram and more. | Included | Included |
AI+
Premium includes built-in Apple transcription on supported devices and a monthly token allowance for the OpenAI-powered AI assistant. AI+ is an optional subscription with more tokens, plus image-to-text and OpenAI transcription. Learn more about the AI assistant and AI+.
“As a personal journal-keeper for some 60 years - the team at Diarly have produced the best and most intuitive daily diary system by far.”
“i’m so happy i subscribed to this. it has everything i need without overcomplicating things. plus points i get to choose the fonts !”
Questions
How much does Premium cost?
Premium is available monthly or yearly. Prices vary by country; open Settings > Subscription in Diarly to see your local price and available offers before subscribing. Eligible new subscribers can try Premium free for 7 days.
Is the free version limited to a few entries?
No. Write as much as you like, with as many photos and videos as you like, in one diary on one device. Free forever, no ads.
What happens when the trial ends?
Your trial automatically becomes a paid subscription unless you cancel at least 24 hours before it ends. If you cancel, you keep all your data and continue with the free version after the trial.
Do I pay again for my iPad or Mac?
No. One Premium subscription covers all your Apple devices, signed in with the same Apple account.
Can I lock my diary on the free version?
Yes. A password plus Face ID or Touch ID is included for free. Premium adds end-to-end encryption, so only your password can decrypt what you wrote.
How do I cancel?
Cancel in your Apple account subscription settings at least 24 hours before the trial ends to avoid being charged.
Is there a one-time purchase?
Premium is monthly or yearly. The yearly plan works out cheapest, and the free version stays free if you'd rather not subscribe at all.
Can I share my subscription with my family?
Yes. One subscription covers all your Apple devices and can be shared with up to five family members through Apple's Family Sharing.
Start today for free. Choose Premium anytime.
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