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Diarium

A native diary with optional sync through your own cloud.

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A good fit for

A candidate for people who prefer buying a journal app once per platform.

Keep in mind

Multiple operating systems can mean multiple purchases.

What’s inside

From the app’s documentation
Written entries Rich text and multiple daily entries. Photo attachments Photo and other file attachments. Prompts & templates Entry templates. Mood tracking Has conditions Tags can track mood and metrics. Audio recording Audio recordings. Export / portable files DOCX, TXT, HTML and JSON.
Explore all 18 features

Availability can depend on your plan or device. “Not verified” means we haven’t established whether the feature is supported.

Write & reflect

Written entriesAvailable

Rich text and multiple daily entries.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Photo attachmentsAvailable

Photo and other file attachments.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Audio recordingAvailable

Audio recordings.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Voice to textHas conditions

Dictation listed; processing and platform details unchecked.

Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Prompts & templatesAvailable

Entry templates.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Mood trackingHas conditions

Tags can track mood and metrics.

Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.

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RemindersAvailable

Daily and memory reminders.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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AI reflectionNot verified

Not established in the sources reviewed.

Not verified · More research needed.

Organize & take it with you

Device syncHas conditions

Own cloud: OneDrive, Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud or WebDAV.

Plan: Pro

Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Export / portable filesAvailable

DOCX, TXT, HTML and JSON.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Import / migrationAvailable

Migration from Day One, Journey, Daylio and others.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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IntegrationsAvailable

Calendar, photos, weather and fitness services.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Privacy & access

Local storage optionAvailable

No account required; entries can stay on device.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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End-to-end encryptionNot verified

Not established in the sources reviewed.

Not verified · More research needed.

App lockAvailable

Password, PIN and biometrics.

Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.

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No AI training policyNot verified

Not established in the sources reviewed.

Not verified · More research needed.

Free writingHas conditions

Free version except Windows; some features require Pro.

Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.

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Also worth a look

Compare side by side
Day One A media journal with memory recall and optional AI reflection. Journey A cross-platform media diary with multiple cloud options. Diaro A diary organized with folders, tags and locations.

A closer look

What people report1 observations

The thread includes positive reports of cross-device sync and frustration with paying separately for each platform. Historical price amounts are excluded.

1 discussion; selected relevant comments, not a representative sample. Exact publication date not established. Read source and context

What we’re still checking
  • Do not interpret app lock or personal cloud storage as proven E2EE.
  • Verify exported attachments and restore separately.
  • Check each store’s current price.

Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.

Diarium feature overview
Sources & review notes2 sources

Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.

  1. Diarium · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.

    Pro required for sync; Windows differs from other free tiers.

  2. r/digitaljournaling · reddit · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.

    Exact date not established; page shows relative dates. Positive sync reports and per-platform purchase friction; historical prices excluded.

Sources checked 2026-09-09. Based on research, not hands-on testing. How we compare apps

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