Simple Diary - Daily Journal

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Last verified 5 Aug 2026

4.7 907 ratings · App Store

1. 5/5I recommend this app to anyone at all.

   This app is great, and the lock actually works. The one thing I would suggest to change is when you are setting a time instead of 7:00, it has 7:0, 7:1 and so on. Also when you open the app, just before it shows where you enter your passcode it shows your writing for a second, and this may not seem like a problem for most, but it is for me with my sister.

   Read this review. v · 5 Aug 2026

2. 4/5Good but missing things

   I LOOOVE this app for its simple design compared to all the other diary apps, but sometimes, it’s too simple. I wish there were more colors and fonts, and I also REALLY wish you could put certain entries in one font while others are different instead of it customizing the entire diary. However, these are my three main complaints. 1. this app NEEDS italics and bold added, and maybe also underlining or crossed out. I saw another review also complaining about this, it is one of the biggest annoyances. 2. the color choices are very lacking. I think a color wheel should be added for users to customize the exact color they want for their background and also header/buttons. 3. the iCloud backup thing is a little stupid, I think we should be able to just sign in with email and password and for it not to cost premium for that. I once had this app erase all of my entries and temporarily moved to another diary app, however, I came back and bought premium but I doubt many others will do this. If you can’t add email and password sign-in, at least make the iCloud backup free. Every other diary app has that huge advantage on this one.

   hhh222444 · 5 Aug 2026

3. 4/5This is app is SO CLOSE to perfect for me…

   The ONLY thing I would like to see added is a way to create separate journals. I would love to see that feature added in the future. Even if it was a premium only. I would DEFINITELY pay the full premium price for that. But otherwise, for me, it does quite seem worth the upgrade without access to that additional feature. But it is still my favorite journaling app, so far. And that’s mainly because it is not glitchy, and it doesn’t crash all the time, like other journaling apps that I’ve used. Plus, it’s simply designed and gives you a decent amount of creative control. so, overall I really like this app, and I loved to see that feature added to really make it a perfect journaling app for me.

   Barb91850 · 5 Aug 2026

4. 4/5Great journal

   I searched for a diary or journal for several years. I even tried a couple. But this simple Diary is the only one that fits the bill. I’ve only had it 3 years, but it keeps my info daily, & with pictures if I choose. I am a premium member. I recently purchased a new iPad and updated it with the journal for no extra fee. I’m still trying to bring my history to this iPad, but not really sure I will. I’ve got it backed up to my iCloud, so not sure I need the last 3 years taking up space on this device.

   patagain46 · 5 Aug 2026

5. 5/5Great App- but could use some work!

   I love the simplicity of this app, but I feel like a diary should have more personalized settings. I think there should be more colors and fonts. **** I also would love if auto-correct was available because typos happen a lot when writing. I feel like there should be more layout options and it would be great if you could make a setting that could make it look like a day planner. Maybe even offer suggestions for things to write about, like what you did today, or what goals you want to achieve. I’m not sure what the app developer is going for, but as far as simplicity goes —they nailed that. I just think there could definitely be more personalization settings so this app could feel more personal and like my own. Thank you :)

   KristinaFailla · 5 Aug 2026

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