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We compiled 16 Reddit discussions about Diary apps from 7 subreddits. Here's what real users recommend, complain about, and debate.

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Best app for journaling?

r/productivity
Notes apps can work and are free (like OneNote), but also give Diarium a try.

Best Aesthetically Pleasing and Functional Diary App?

r/productivity
I’d like image storage and to be able to write information about that image. That’s especially necessary when it comes to having a food diary with visuals. I’m not so sure what’s difficult to understand about that. ... I am currently using Day One. Quite a nice app, but subscription based.

What digital journaling app are you actually using daily? (not the one collecting dust)

r/digitaljournaling
Keep going back to Apple Notes. It just works for me. Best one is the one you use, right? Forever✱Notes also just clicks for me. ... Do you think habit replacement is the key to beating phone addiction?

What's a good app for journaling on an android phone?

r/digitaljournaling
I would also suggest using a browser-based diary but where you're adding entries by voice. I'm doing that and it works great now we have such a good native support for transcribing. Made me not miss a single day in 2024 => https://p124.p4.n0.cdn.zight.com/items/jkujQ40K/4fd2804d-1bff-43...

Looking for nice and clean looking diary app that is cloud synched and future proofed

r/androidapps
App Recommendation ~ Diarium instead of other Subscription based journal app!

App recommendation for journaling

r/digitaljournaling
Not all journals will do that for you. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/drawerjournal-diary-notes/id1553585038 ... I use Day One. i absolutely love it. It’s the best journaling app I have ever used.

Seeking a Cross-Platform Diary App: Day One vs. Diarium

r/digitaljournaling
Day One has a very good and simple user interface on its mobile app. After a lot of thought and research, I decided to use Dairium and pay for its one-time license for both the Windows and mobile apps.

What is the best note taking and journaling app?

r/productivity
I don't know which functionalities you're looking for specifically (lists, checkboxes, reminders, events...), but this approach works wonders for me when it comes to journaling, taking notes, jotting down reminders, savings links etc.

I am looking for an app that lets me jot down my daily thoughts without distractions and features a minimalist UI to enhance my creative flow. Additionally, it should save my entries in a format that ensures easy access and searchability for years to come. What app would you recommend?

r/digitaljournaling
Diarium. SO much better than DayOne, and you pay for each platform you want to use it on just once, and you're covered for life. So for example if you have an iPhone and you also want to be able to use it on your Windows computer you would purchase ...

Looking for diary app.

r/digitaljournaling
Diarium, although it's pay once per platform, so you'd need to buy it once for android and once for windows. Definitely worth it though. ... Someone recommended me obsidian, I've been using it for a few weeks and I reallly really like it.

free diary/journaling app recommendations?

r/productivity
hi, can anyone recommend me an app for journaling that’s free and available on ios? it’s ok if it’s simple. i like the “day one” app but unfortunately the free version is too limited imo. i’d like to have multiple journals, and more than one picture.

What diary apps are you guys using?

r/writers
notion is actually a standalone app. and you've to learn quite a bit at first it can be a little overwhelming but it's incredible once you get the hang of it. it can be used for organization, note-taking, blogging, and management for your company. you can use it for whatever, you can even ...

What is the best app for journaling on my Android phone?

r/digitaljournaling
Kooky_Raspberry_5737 · • 2y ago · You should definitely try https://writenotes.co · Sea-Leading-9106 · • 1y ago · Recommend dayone, onenote, and mebot · iriekush · • 1y ago · I tried using different apps but these are all that ...

What other journaling app should I try?

r/ProductivityApps
Diarly. Nice features ... Everlog has been my favorite for a few years now. ... Check out my r/journal_it. ... Instead of ordinary Journaling app, it's a list of random questions you can edit, to help you choosing random one to journal about (on paper), as that's the best way to journal

Which app do you recommend for keeping journal?

r/NoteTaking
I use Grid diary and it's been great for what i need. ... I've been using this app called Reflectary, and it's pretty awesome for journaling. You can add reflections using text or voice, and at the end of the day, it uses AI to create a cool ...

Need suggestions for Free, Open-source, privacy focused diary/Journaling app?

r/PrivacyGuides
Share ... Are normal note taking applications good for your usecases? If so, Standard Notes, Joplin, Notesnook are good options. All have encryption with cloud sync. ... Have a look at obsidian!

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r/productivityr/digitaljournalingr/androidappsr/writersr/ProductivityAppsr/NoteTakingr/PrivacyGuides

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