# Day One

An award-winning journaling app with end-to-end encryption, "On This Day" memory surfacing, and rich media entries across Mac, iPhone, iPad, and web.

- **Category:** [Health](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/health/)
- **Price:** Free (Basic); Silver $49.99/yr; Gold $74.99/yr
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://dayoneapp.com/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store, Direct
- **Requirements:** macOS, iOS, Android, and web
- **Maker:** Automattic Inc. (Bloom Built)

## Kitsmith's take

The category’s default recommendation — a free tier covers unlimited text entries and journals, while paid Silver/Gold tiers add unlimited photos/video, cross-device sync, and (Gold) AI-assisted reflection features. Acquired by Automattic; end-to-end encryption and a long track record are its strongest claims relative to newer AI-journal entrants.

## Features

- **On This Day:** Surfaces past journal entries from the same date in previous years.
- **Rich media entries:** Add photos, video, audio recordings, and drawings alongside text.
- **Shared Journals:** Journal together with family or friends in a private, shared space.
- **Multiple journals:** Keep separate journals for different areas of life, all searchable and taggable.

## FAQ

**Is Day One free?**

Yes — the Basic plan is free with unlimited text entries and journals. Silver and Gold add media limits removal, sync, and AI features for $49.99–$74.99/yr.

**Is Day One end-to-end encrypted?**

Yes, per the developer — entries are protected with end-to-end encryption alongside passcode/biometric lock.


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Hand-verified listing on Kitsmith: https://notchlist.vercel.app/apps/day-one/