Day One

Digital journaling with privacy features

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Day One is a digital journal app allowing you to record text entries, photos, audio, and more. It supports secure personal journaling and cross-device access.

Key Features:

Unlimited text journal entries with rich text formatting
Automatic backups and end-to-end encryption for privacy
Supports photos, audio, and video with Premium subscription
Daily prompts, reminders, and calendar view to encourage journaling
Integration with Apple Health for mindfulness minutes tracking
Export options include PDF and plain text formats

Day One is free for unlimited text entries. Additional features, such as unlimited photo, video, and audio uploads, require a paid Premium membership. Requires iOS 18.0.

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