Ranked 2 of 6 in best journaling apps
A private diary with optional sync to your own storage and no account needed to start. Pro is a one-time purchase per platform, and cloud sync needs Pro on mobile and Mac, so budget for each device.
Best for Private journal with your own cloud sync
About Diarium
Diarium lets users write entries with rich text, photos, videos, audio, locations and tags, and dictate hands-free. Its map view, gallery and On this day view help people revisit past entries. Entries can be protected with a password, PIN or biometrics such as Face ID and Windows Hello.
Pro adds unlimited attachments, Word export, widgets and cloud sync, and the site says Pro is a one-time purchase per platform with no subscription. The paid Windows app already includes Pro. Diarium can import from other journal apps and export entries as HTML or JSON.
Key features
- No account to start
- Own cloud storage sync
- Map and On this day views
- Biometric lock
- HTML and JSON export
Strengths
- Works without an account
- Optional sync to your own cloud storage
- One-time Pro purchase with no subscription
Limits
- Cloud sync needs Pro on mobile and Mac
- Pro is bought separately for each platform
Where Diarium ranks
| List | Rank | Score | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Journaling apps | 2 of 6 | 89.0 | Private journal with your own cloud sync |
Questions about Diarium
- Is Diarium free?
- Diarium can be used without paying: Free to use; Pro is a one-time purchase per platform. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Diarium open source?
- No. Diarium is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Diarium support?
- Diarium is available on: Windows, Android, iOS, iPadOS, macOS.
- What is Diarium best for?
- Private journal with your own cloud sync. In our ranking of journaling apps it is number 2 of 6 with a score of 89.0.
- What are the best alternatives to Diarium?
- The highest-ranked alternatives on listme.name are Day One, Journey, Penzu, jrnl.