Personal Productivity

Day One

A journaling app designed to capture, organize, and secure personal journal entries across multiple devices.

Overview

Day One is a journaling app that supports text, photos, videos, audio, and drawings with end-to-end encryption and automatic backups. It offers multi-device sync, journaling prompts, and export options including printed books.

Updated Nov 11, 2026

11 things

What Day One has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Windows (store page, opens in a new tab)
macOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Browser extension
iPad
iPhone

Hosting and storage

Online space from the vendor to save your files and work. One of 5 Personal Productivity tools with cloud storage.

Support

Faster answers from the support team than customers get as standard. One of 5 Personal Productivity tools with priority support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 8 Personal Productivity tools with community.

10 features

Key Features

Browser access
Download the free Day One journal app on iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Or access your Day One Journal from any browser.
Automatic backups
Automatic backups to our private servers keep your journal safer than safe.
Map view
Take a trip through all your trips with the map view .
Distraction-free editor
Focus on your writing with a layout that has everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Media attachments
Add photos, videos, drawings, or audio recordings to bring your journal entries to life.
Passcode lock
Protect your journal with passcodes and biometric security , end-to-end encryption , and automatic backups with the ability to export your data anytime.
Handwriting and drawing
Add handwritten entries or drawings using the Apple Pencil, your finger, or a stylus.
Voice dictation
Dictate entries with voice transcription or record stories and impressions with audio.
Email to journal
Compose, bcc, or forward email entries straight from your email inbox to your Day One journal.
Tag search
Tags, favorites, and search filters make finding photos and entries quick and easy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple media types including photos, videos, audio, and drawings.
Strong privacy with end-to-end encryption and biometric locks.
Cross-platform availability including mobile, desktop, web, and Apple Watch.
AI features enhance reflection with summaries, prompts, and image generation.
Offers journaling reminders, streak tracking, and organizational tools like tags and filters.

Cons

Free plan limits media attachments to one photo per entry.
Advanced AI features and integrations require paid Gold plan.
Subscription management is platform-specific (Apple, Google, etc.).
No native Windows app; web access is in beta.
AI features have daily usage limits.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year.

Basic
$0
Silver
$49.99
per year
Gold
$74.99
per year

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11 things

What Day One has

Apps

iOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Android (store page, opens in a new tab)
Windows (store page, opens in a new tab)
macOS (store page, opens in a new tab)
Browser extension
iPad
iPhone

Hosting and storage

Online space from the vendor to save your files and work. One of 5 Personal Productivity tools with cloud storage.

Support

Faster answers from the support team than customers get as standard. One of 5 Personal Productivity tools with priority support.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 8 Personal Productivity tools with community.

10 features

Key Features

Browser access
Download the free Day One journal app on iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. Or access your Day One Journal from any browser.
Automatic backups
Automatic backups to our private servers keep your journal safer than safe.
Map view
Take a trip through all your trips with the map view .
Distraction-free editor
Focus on your writing with a layout that has everything you need and nothing you don’t.
Media attachments
Add photos, videos, drawings, or audio recordings to bring your journal entries to life.
Passcode lock
Protect your journal with passcodes and biometric security , end-to-end encryption , and automatic backups with the ability to export your data anytime.
Handwriting and drawing
Add handwritten entries or drawings using the Apple Pencil, your finger, or a stylus.
Voice dictation
Dictate entries with voice transcription or record stories and impressions with audio.
Email to journal
Compose, bcc, or forward email entries straight from your email inbox to your Day One journal.
Tag search
Tags, favorites, and search filters make finding photos and entries quick and easy.

Pros and cons

Pros

Supports multiple media types including photos, videos, audio, and drawings.
Strong privacy with end-to-end encryption and biometric locks.
Cross-platform availability including mobile, desktop, web, and Apple Watch.
AI features enhance reflection with summaries, prompts, and image generation.
Offers journaling reminders, streak tracking, and organizational tools like tags and filters.

Cons

Free plan limits media attachments to one photo per entry.
Advanced AI features and integrations require paid Gold plan.
Subscription management is platform-specific (Apple, Google, etc.).
No native Windows app; web access is in beta.
AI features have daily usage limits.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year.

Basic
$0
Silver
$49.99
per year
Gold
$74.99
per year

You?

Be the first to rate Day One

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See Day One at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

Day One

Overview

What Day One has

Apps

Hosting and storage

Support

Extras

Key Features

Browser access

Automatic backups

Map view

Distraction-free editor

Media attachments

Passcode lock

Handwriting and drawing

Voice dictation

Email to journal

Tag search

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Day One pricing plans

Basic

Silver

Gold

Be the first to rate Day One

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What Day One has

Apps

Hosting and storage

Support

Extras

Key Features

Browser access

Automatic backups

Map view

Distraction-free editor

Media attachments

Passcode lock

Handwriting and drawing

Voice dictation

Email to journal

Tag search

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

Day One pricing plans

Basic

Silver

Gold

Be the first to rate Day One

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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