Skrive
by Skrive
What Skrive is
Skrive is a journal for daily writing, organized around one plain-text entry per day. Users can browse entries by date and search the full text of their journal history. The free app has no limit on how much they can write, and entries are saved locally first, allowing reading and writing offline or when the cloud service is unavailable. Skrive is available for macOS, iPhone, and Android, and entries can be exported as JSON or plain text. The app encrypts entries on the device with AES-256 before transmission, using a key controlled by the user. The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU. Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices and costs $3.99 a month. A 14-day trial is listed. The encryption passphrase cannot be recovered if lost, and entries may become inaccessible after signing out, switching devices, or reinstalling the app. The maker says journal content is excluded from analytics and that the app does not use tracking pixels, cross-site trackers, or advertising SDKs.
Who it suits
Skrive suits people who want a private daily journal that works offline and supports full-text searching. It is also suited to writers who want to export entries or sync encrypted backups across devices with Pro.
What it does well
- Free writing has no length limit.
- Entries are stored locally first for offline use.
- Searches the full journal text.
- Exports entries as JSON or plain text.
- AES-256 encryption is applied on the device.
What to know first
- Lost encryption passphrases cannot be recovered.
- Entries may become inaccessible after signing out or switching devices.
- Encrypted sync requires the $3.99 a month Pro plan.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free to use with no limits on how much you write | Free |
| Pro | End-to-end encrypted sync · Backup across devices | On request |
| Skrive Pro | End-to-end encrypted sync | $29.99 a year |
| Skrive Pro | End-to-end encrypted sync | $3.99 a month |
As skrive.app lists them, read 5 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Visit https://www.skrive.app/.
- Choose the app for macOS, iPhone, or Android.
- Start with the free plan or use the 14-day trial.
- Write a plain-text entry for the day and browse or search your journal history.
- Export entries as JSON or plain text, or use Skrive Pro for encrypted backup and sync.
Verdict
Skrive offers a no-limit daily journal with offline access, search, and export. Its passphrase limitation matters: losing it can make entries inaccessible, so users need to keep it safe.
Questions
Is Skrive free?
Yes. Its free plan costs nothing and has no limit on how much you write. A 14-day trial is also listed.
How much does Skrive Pro cost?
Skrive Pro is listed at $3.99 a month and adds end-to-end encrypted sync. Another Pro plan entry describes encrypted sync and backup across devices but gives no price.
Which devices can run Skrive?
Skrive is available for macOS, iPhone, and Android.
Can I export my journal?
Yes. Entries can be exported as JSON or plain text.
How does Skrive protect entries?
Entries are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before transmission, using a key controlled by you. The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU.
What happens if I lose my encryption passphrase?
The passphrase cannot be recovered. Entries may become inaccessible if you sign out, switch devices, or reinstall the app.
Facts from Skrive's own pages
- Analytics and tracking
- The maker says journal content is excluded from analytics and that Skrive does not use tracking pixels, cross-site trackers, or advertising SDKs. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Entries are encrypted with AES-256 on the device before transmission, and the encryption key is controlled by the user. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Yes · skrive.app, 20 Sept 2026
- Export
- Users can export entries as JSON or plain text. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- JSON,plain text · skrive.app, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · skrive.app, 20 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Oslo, Norway · skrive.app, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists Stripe for payment processing and Aptabase for anonymized product analytics hosted in the EU. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- Skrive is described as a private journal made for daily writers and personal journaling. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Entries are stored locally first, so users can read and write while offline or when the cloud service is unavailable. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Passphrase limitation
- A lost encryption passphrase cannot be recovered, and entries may become inaccessible if the user signs out, switches devices, or reinstalls the app. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- The maker lists Skrive for macOS, iPhone, and Android. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Available platforms
- macos,ios,android · skrive.app, 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- Skrive is a simple journal for daily writing, with one plain-text entry per day. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Search and history
- Users can browse dated entries and search their journal history. · apps.apple.com, 5 Oct 2026
- Search scope
- full_text · skrive.app, 20 Sept 2026
- Storage region
- The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email, and the maker says they will get back to users with questions or problems. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices. · skrive.app, 5 Oct 2026
- Writing limits
- The free app has no limit on how much users can write. · apps.apple.com, 5 Oct 2026
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