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Skrive

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Spec score 8.7 #7 of 37 in Journaling apps

What it is

Skrive is a daily journal built around one plain-text entry per day. Users can browse entries by date and search the full text of their journal history. The free app does not limit how much users can write, and entries are saved locally first, so writing and reading can continue offline or when the cloud service is unavailable. Skrive is available for macOS, iOS, and Android, and entries can be exported as JSON or plain text. Before transmission, entries are encrypted on the device with AES-256 using a key controlled by the user. The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU. Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices; it is listed at $3.99 a month. The encryption passphrase cannot be recovered if lost, and entries may become inaccessible after signing out, changing devices, or reinstalling the app. The maker is based in Oslo, Norway. The product has a free plan and a 14-day trial.

Spec sheet

Purpose
Skrive is a simple journal for daily writing, with one plain-text entry per day.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Available platforms
macos,ios,androidRead 20 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Free plan
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Integrations
The privacy policy lists Stripe for payment processing and Aptabase for anonymized product analytics hosted in the EU.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Support
Support is provided by email, and the maker says they will get back to users with questions or problems.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Headquarters
Oslo, NorwayRead 28 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Analytics and tracking
The maker says journal content is excluded from analytics and that Skrive does not use tracking pixels, cross-site trackers, or advertising SDKs.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Encryption
Entries are encrypted with AES-256 on the device before transmission, and the encryption key is controlled by the user.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
End-to-end encryption
YesRead 20 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Export
Users can export entries as JSON or plain text.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Export formats
JSON,plain textRead 20 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Intended audience
Skrive is described as a private journal made for daily writers and personal journaling.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Offline use
Entries are stored locally first, so users can read and write while offline or when the cloud service is unavailable.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Passphrase limitation
A lost encryption passphrase cannot be recovered, and entries may become inaccessible if the user signs out, switches devices, or reinstalls the app.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Platform availability
The maker lists Skrive for macOS, iPhone, and Android.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Search and history
Users can browse dated entries and search their journal history.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Search scope
full_textRead 20 Sep 2026 · skrive.app
Storage region
The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Sync
Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices.Read 5 Oct 2026 · skrive.app
Writing limits
The free app has no limit on how much users can write.Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

Plans and prices

Free Free Free to use with no limits on how much you write Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Pro Price not published End-to-end encrypted sync · Backup across devices Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Skrive Pro $3.99 a month End-to-end encrypted sync Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Skrive Pro $29.99 a year End-to-end encrypted sync Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Free app has no writing limit.
  • Entries are stored locally first.
  • Supports macOS, iOS, and Android.
  • Exports entries as JSON or plain text.
  • Device-side AES-256 encryption uses a user-controlled key.

Limits

  • A lost encryption passphrase cannot be recovered.
  • Entries may become inaccessible after device changes or reinstall.
  • Skrive Pro is $3.99 a month.

Who it suits

Skrive suits people who want a private daily journal with searchable history and plain-text entries. Its local-first writing and multi-platform availability can suit users who also want access while offline.

Verdict

Skrive pairs a simple daily-entry format with local-first access, encryption, and searchable history. Protect the passphrase carefully, since losing it can make entries inaccessible.

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