Diaro
Multiplatform diary app with Dropbox sync and an online version
- #6 of 9 in best journaling apps
- Free plan, paid upgrades
- Free to use
- AndroidiOSWeb
Ranked 6 of 9 in best journaling apps
A multiplatform diary with search by keyword, date, tags and location, plus Dropbox sync and an online version. The Google Play listing shows ads and in-app purchases, and sync depends on Dropbox.
Best for Simple diary with Dropbox sync
About Diaro
Diaro lets users write entries of any length, organize them with folders and tags, and search by keyword, date, tags, folder or location. Its sync option uses Dropbox, and the online version lets people read and write entries in a browser. The app has been used on Android, iOS and Kindle tablets, according to press reviews the site quotes.
Diaro is free to use, but the Google Play listing shows ads and in-app purchases. Its sync depends on Dropbox, which suits people who already use it and is less useful for everyone else.
Key features
- Keyword and location search
- Dropbox sync
- Online version
- Folders and tags
- Android and iOS apps
Strengths
- Free to download
- Search by keyword, date, tags and location
- Online version for browsers
Limits
- Shows ads and in-app purchases on Google Play
- Sync is tied to Dropbox
Where Diaro ranks
How Diaro compares
| Product | Score | Price | Platforms | App lock or encryption | Sync | Export |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
#4 Penzu | 85.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | WebiOSAndroid | Entry locking and encryption | Account across web and apps | PDF export on Pro |
#5 jrnl | 84.5 | Free and open source | Command line | AES encryption option | None built in | Plain text files |
| #6Diaro | 82.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | AndroidiOSWeb | Not highlighted | Dropbox | Not highlighted |
#7 Daylio | 80.0 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOSAndroid | PIN, fingerprint or Face ID; PIN lock on iOS is Premium | Backup to Google Drive or iCloud | PDF and CSV; PDF needs Premium |
#8 5 Minute Journal | 78.5 | Free plan, paid upgrades | iOS, iPadOSAndroid | Passcode, Face ID or Touch ID | Backup and export, including Dropbox | PDF and HTML, by date range or all |
The full comparison table for best journaling apps has all 9 products.
Questions about Diaro
- Is Diaro free?
- Diaro can be used without paying: Free to download; the Google Play version shows ads and in-app purchases. Check the vendor’s pricing page for current limits.
- Is Diaro open source?
- No. Diaro is proprietary software; its source code is not public.
- Which platforms does Diaro support?
- Diaro is available on: Android, iOS, Web.
- What is Diaro best for?
- Simple diary with Dropbox sync. In our ranking of journaling apps it is number 6 of 9 with a score of 82.5.
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