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Diarly

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Spec score 7.7 #28 of 35 in Journal Apps

What it is

Diarly is a journaling app for daily reflection, with apps for Android, iOS, and macOS. Its editor supports Markdown, formatting tools, checklists, and links between entries and notes. Entries can contain images, files, audio recordings, location, weather, links, and tags; iOS also supports sketches. Calendar, map, gallery, timeline, and notes views offer different ways to browse journals. The app works offline, and Siri Shortcuts can add text and attachments to a daily note. Diarly can import activity, sleep, workout, and mindfulness data from Apple Health. The maker says journals are stored on the user's device or in iCloud Drive, not on Diarly's servers. Premium encryption covers journal text but not images, photos, videos, or attachments; encrypted entries cannot be recovered if the password is forgotten. The free plan is free and includes unlimited entries and media in one journal.

Spec sheet

Product
Diarly is a private journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, designed for daily reflection.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Support
Support is available through the app, by email at [email protected], or through social media.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Maker
Diarly is listed by PureForm Studio, which describes itself as an independent software development company located in Poland that builds Mac and iOS apps.Read 4 Oct 2026 · pureformstudio.com
AI
The AI Assistant is powered by OpenAI; Premium includes affirmations, advice, and an assistant, while AI+ adds image text extraction and audio transcription.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Apple Health
Diarly can import activity, sleep, workout, and mindfulness data from Apple Health into journal entries.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Data storage
The maker says journals are stored on the user's device or in iCloud Drive and are never stored on Diarly's own servers.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Encryption limit
Encryption is a Premium feature and encrypts journal text, but not images, photos, videos, or attachments; encrypted entries cannot be recovered if the password is forgotten.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Media
Entries can include images, files, audio recordings, location, weather, links, tags, and sketches on iOS.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Offline access
Users can access and edit journals without an internet connection.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Siri Shortcuts
Siri Shortcuts can add text to a daily note and can include attachments.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Views
Diarly offers calendar, map, gallery, timeline, and notes views for browsing journals.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Writing
Its editor supports Markdown, formatting tools, checklists, and links between entries and notes.Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app

Plans and prices

Free Free Unlimited entries and media · one journal · apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
AI+ Price not published Monthly subscription; the page does not state a price. Convert images to text · transcribe audio recordings Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app
Premium Price not published Monthly subscription option; the page does not state a price. Unlimited journals · advanced export, themes, audio transcription, AI Assistant, mood tracking, reminders, and more Read 4 Oct 2026 · diarly.app

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Works offline on listed mobile and Mac platforms.
  • Entries support varied media and location details.
  • Can import Apple Health activity and sleep data.
  • Journals stay on-device or in iCloud Drive.
  • Free plan includes unlimited entries and media.

Limits

  • Free plan is limited to one journal.
  • Encryption does not cover images or attachments.
  • Forgotten encryption passwords make entries unrecoverable.

Who it suits

Diarly suits people who want a feature-rich personal journal with offline editing, multiple browsing views, and media attachments. Users who want encryption should note that it is a Premium feature and does not cover attachments.

Verdict

Diarly offers flexible journaling and browsing tools, with offline access and storage on the user's device or in iCloud Drive. Review the encryption limits and unlisted subscription prices if those matter to your choice.

Where Specifiction places it

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