Diarly

Mac · Android · iPhone

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.5

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

Diarly is ranked #10 of 34 in journal apps on Freedom251. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered.

Diarly plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Unlimited entries and media · one journal · apps for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch diarly.app · 4 Oct 2026

Premium Not published Monthly subscription option; the page does not state a price. Unlimited journals · advanced export, themes, audio transcription, AI Assistant, mood tracking, reminders, and more diarly.app · 4 Oct 2026

AI+ Not published Monthly subscription; the page does not state a price. Convert images to text · transcribe audio recordings diarly.app · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on journal apps

Free plan: Yes
Media attachments: Yes
Offline access: Yes
Privacy lock: Yes
End-to-end encryption: Yes
Export formats: multiple
Search and filters: Yes

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The record

Product: Diarly is a private journaling app for Mac, iPhone, and iPad, designed for daily reflection.
Writing: Its editor supports Markdown, formatting tools, checklists, and links between entries and notes.
Media: Entries can include images, files, audio recordings, location, weather, links, tags, and sketches on iOS.
Views: Diarly offers calendar, map, gallery, timeline, and notes views for browsing journals.
Apple Health: Diarly can import activity, sleep, workout, and mindfulness data from Apple Health into journal entries.
Siri Shortcuts: Siri Shortcuts can add text to a daily note and can include attachments.
AI: The AI Assistant is powered by OpenAI; Premium includes affirmations, advice, and an assistant, while AI+ adds image text extraction and audio transcription.
Data storage: The maker says journals are stored on the user's device or in iCloud Drive and are never stored on Diarly's own servers.
Encryption limit: Encryption is a Premium feature and encrypts journal text, but not images, photos, videos, or attachments; encrypted entries cannot be recovered if the password is forgotten.
Support: Support is available through the app, by email at [email protected], or through social media.
Maker: Diarly is listed by PureForm Studio, which describes itself as an independent software development company located in Poland that builds Mac and iOS apps.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Journal Apps in 2026#10 of 34

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Sources

diarly.app/help/what-is-diarly· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/writing-and-formatting· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/integrating-apple-health· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/siri-shortcuts· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/ai-assistant· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/privacy-and-security· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/help/how-to-enable-encryption· checked 4 Oct 2026
diarly.app/pricing· checked 4 Oct 2026
pureformstudio.com· checked 4 Oct 2026