Daily journals
Diarly
A customizable Apple journal with Markdown, media and optional iCloud sync.
A good fit for
For an Apple-based journal you can shape with templates and Markdown.
Keep in mind
Premium encryption covers text only; attached photos and files are excluded.
What’s inside
From the app’s documentationExplore 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
Markdown entries with formatting and multiple views.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Photo attachmentsAvailable
Photos, galleries, video and file attachments.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Audio recordingAvailable
Audio recordings can be embedded in entries.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Voice to textAvailable
Automatic audio transcription is listed.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Prompts & templatesAvailable
Custom templates and Apple Journaling Suggestions.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Mood trackingAvailable
RemindersAvailable
AI reflectionHas conditions
An /ask AI assistant is listed; scope and limits need checking.
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
Organize & take it with you
Search & organizationAvailable
Device syncHas conditions
Optional iCloud sync requires Premium.
Plan: Premium
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
Export / portable filesAvailable
Markdown export; PDF and rich-text options also listed.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Import / migrationAvailable
Import existing journals or text from other apps.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
IntegrationsAvailable
Apple Health and system journaling suggestions.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
Privacy & access
Local storage optionAvailable
Keep the journal on the Mac without enabling iCloud.
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
End-to-end encryptionHas conditions
Vendor describes end-to-end text encryption; attachments are excluded.
Plan: Premium
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
App lockHas conditions
Password and biometric access require Premium.
Plan: Premium
Conditional · Checked 2026-09-09.
No AI training policyNot verified
Not established in the sources reviewed.
Not verified · More research needed.
Free writingAvailable
Unlimited entries in one free journal.
Plan: Free
Documented · Checked 2026-09-09.
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What people reportNot reviewed yet
We haven’t reviewed independent user experiences for this profile yet. Manufacturer testimonials aren’t counted as independent reviews.
What we’re still checking
- Verify the current Premium checkout price and feature limits.
- Test exported attachments and recovery of an encrypted journal.
Device availability doesn’t guarantee identical features. Check OS and language requirements before you choose.
Sources & review notes3 sources
Our recommendations interpret the sources below. These are source reviews, not hands-on product tests.
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PureForm Studio · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Official feature overview; customer testimonials are excluded from product evidence.
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PureForm Studio · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Text extraction does not preserve every comparison-table checkmark; exact monetary price was not displayed.
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PureForm Studio · official · page. Accessed 2026-09-09.
Explicitly excludes images, videos and attachments from encryption; text only.
Sources checked 2026-09-09. Based on research, not hands-on testing. How we compare apps
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