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Day One Journal: Private Diary

Day One Journal: Private Diary

Android Lifestyle Automattic, Inc
4.7 Popularity

Addictive diary app with powerful features

System Requirements

Updated
September 30, 2025
Category
Age Rating
Everyone
Android
Android 9++
Package Name
com.dayoneapp.dayone

So here's my honest take on Day One Journal: Private Diary. I've tested a bunch of journaling apps and this one's up there with the best. The interface is super clean and user-friendly, and there's a ton of useful features like reminders, location tracking, and easy photo/video integration. And compared to some of the other options out there, Day One just feels more polished and thoughtfully designed. The only downside is the subscription model, which can get pricey if you want all the advanced features. But if you're serious about journaling, I'd say it's worth the investment.

Manya Lyalya
AUTHOR: Manya Lyalya Editor, Grand Screen

Pros

  • Tons of great features like reminders, location tracking, and photo/video support
  • Sleek, intuitive interface that's easy to use
  • Completely private and secure - your journal is safe
  • Cross-platform sync so you can access your entries anywhere
  • Free version has most of the key functionality

Cons

  • Subscription model can get expensive if you want all the premium features
  • Took me a while to figure out some of the more advanced features
  • Gets a little repetitive after using it for a long time
GOOGLE PLAY SCORE
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based on 21,641 reviews
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Description

Been using Day One Journal: Private Diary for a couple months now. It’s basically a private journal app that lets you capture your life as you live it. Pretty solid app if you’re into journaling, note-taking, or just wanting to keep a digital diary.

Here’s what you can do: you can write daily entries, add photos, set reminders, and there’s even location tracking so you can remember where you were. It’s got a really nice, clean interface that’s easy to use. Took me a while to figure out all the features but it’s pretty intuitive once you get the hang of it.

Look, if you’re into journaling or just want a simple way to document your life, you’ll probably like this. It’s not perfect – the subscription model is a little annoying – but overall it does the job. Worth checking out.

User Reviews

A Google user October 19, 2025

An Almost Perfect Experience! I'd gladly pay $5 a month for premium (much higher than the actual cost), if I only had a way to access my journals some place...

Caroline Dewey October 19, 2025

I'm obsessed. I have always been a constant journal keeper and have mostly preferred handwritten books but this app has changed everything for me. I love having multiple journals, some...

Afia Asamoah October 19, 2025

So first off, let me give a positive review. I've been using this app for three-four years now, and I'm a fan. This is my journal, and I love it....

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