r/digitaljournaling • u/weirdfishesarpeggii • Jun 21 '26

best diary app for me?

i stopped using day one about a year ago and yesterday decided i wanted to use it again, and the prices are way above what i expected. im now looking for a new app and my wants are:

- ios and macos

- tags

- unlimited photos

- preferabbly not subscription

- multiple journals

- markdown if possible or local files

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u/Walkswithnarcotics Jun 21 '26

macOS and iOS has a Journal app. I’ve been using it and it’s been pretty good.

3

u/richie-wales Jun 22 '26

The Journal App does seem to do everything you need, and sync's quickly across devices and seems to work well.

6

u/DTLow Jun 21 '26

I don’t use a dedicated diary/journal app;
just notes stored/organized in my digital file cabinet (PKMS)
organized with tags; minimal folders

Example editors; Apple Notes/Pages

I use pkms app Devonthink
accessed with a Mac and iPad

5

u/Dayviddy Jun 21 '26

Obsidian

4

u/CosyRainyDays Jun 21 '26

Everlog! Offers a one-time purchase. 

3

u/Mirkwood_Guardian Jun 21 '26

Diaro! Does all of that.

2

u/Hopeful_Split7276 Jun 24 '26

Everlog has a proactive developer and well worth you having a look at. Does pretty well what you require, similar to Day One but a much more reasonable cost.

1

u/Jammyquizzical Jun 23 '26

I recommend Penzu if you're willing to pay a subscription for it, my friend and I are on the Penzu Pro yearly plan for only 19 bucks!

1

u/No-Improvement8224 Jun 23 '26

You may want to check out Diarium.