# Diarly

A minimal, markdown-friendly journaling app for Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch, with password protection, end-to-end encryption, and an optional AI assistant.

- **Category:** [Health](https://notchlist.vercel.app/category/health/)
- **Price:** Free (single journal, unlimited entries); Diarly Premium via in-app subscription, 7-day free trial
- **Open source:** no
- **Official site:** https://diarly.app/
- **Available via:** Mac App Store
- **Requirements:** macOS, iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS
- **Maker:** Krzysztof Nowak

## Kitsmith's take

The pick for writers who want a distraction-free, keyboard-first alternative to Day One — strong markdown support and a clean timeline view, with the free version already unlimited on entries and media in a single journal. Premium adds sync, encryption, unlimited journals, and optional AI tools rather than gating basic writing.

## Features

- **Markdown editing:** Write with markdown formatting, imported and exported cleanly for portability.
- **No vendor lock-in:** Export entries to markdown files at any time, per the developer.
- **AI Assistant:** Type "/ask" to query an in-app AI assistant (Premium feature).
- **On This Day and mood tracker:** Surfaces past entries from the same date and tracks mood over time.

## FAQ

**Is Diarly free?**

Yes — the free version has unlimited entries and media in one journal. Premium (subscription) adds sync, encryption, unlimited journals, and AI features.

**Does Diarly support markdown?**

Yes — markdown editing with rich preview, imported and exported without vendor lock-in.


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