The living thread

DiaryThreads

Journal like you post

A private, local-first diary for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Write short entries, continue them with replies, quote old memories, and keep your timeline close across your Apple devices.

Private by design. Yours by default.

Available now on the App StoreiPhone, iPad, and Mac · iOS/iPadOS 18+ · macOS 15+

01

Write lightly

One honest thought is enough.

Free ordinary entries begin with up to 140 characters. Premium entries can continue beyond that point, while free Articles offer a title, lead, and long-form body. Add to-dos, up to nine photos, one video, or one voice recording.

Me@mydiary · 2h

Cleared the room from corner to corner today. A simpler week, focused on what matters.

02

Threads become memories

Let the past keep growing.

Reply to an entry, quote an older day, and keep a quiet conversation with your past in one living timeline.

On this day · July 27, 2024

Tried making soufflé pancakes for the first time. Messy, but surprisingly good.

Me@mydiary · 2h

Start with the window. The whole room feels lighter after that.

03

Find what matters

Fast, effortless, private.

Search words, dates, places, and locally formatted moments character by character—without sending your diary away.

04

See your journey

Patterns, without judgment.

On-device emotion suggestions can help you add a State of Mind while writing. Analytics then reflects only the emotions you explicitly save, alongside writing rhythm, recurring themes, and Premium Thread Growth.

18 days recorded
1,284 characters
4.3 / 5 mood
Story
walkweekendhomequietfriends
05

Keep it close

Your diary on your Home Screen.

Rediscover a random entry, begin writing, or revisit a photo memory through three private Premium widgets.

DiaryThreadsA little reminder from JuneCleared the room from corner to corner today. A simpler week, focused on what matters.
DiaryThreadsLeave one thought for today.
Your diary stays yours. Always.

A private space with no audience to perform for.

DiaryThreads saves locally first and uses no developer diary server, ads, or tracking. Verified Premium users can turn on private iCloud sync for eligible diary data across their Apple devices.

On your devices

Entries live in local app storage on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

Media stays in Photos

Photos and videos remain in your library.

Private iCloud

Verified Premium users can choose to sync eligible diary data.

No tracking

No ads, analytics SDK, account, or public profile.

DiaryThreads Premium

Let every thought keep growing.

Write ordinary entries beyond 140 characters, attach files, add handwriting, explore every Topic, and unlock the complete private diary experience.

  • Longer ordinary entries and file attachments
  • Premium handwriting and every Topic
  • Unlimited entries, favorites, Trends, and private iCloud sync
  • Import, export, share posters, analytics, and three widgets
Monthly, Annual, and Lifetime options use the current price for your App Store storefront.
Version 1.1 is available now

More room for every part of your story.

Version 1.1 makes the editor more capable while keeping DiaryThreads light, private, and easy to return to.

Longer Premium entries

Premium entries can now go beyond the 140-character starting point when a moment needs more room.

File attachments

Add files in a wide range of formats to entries and Articles while keeping private copies inside DiaryThreads.

Articles

Write a separate long-form Article with a cover, rich text, lists, media, references, and local drafts.

Topics and handwriting

Trace #topics through your timeline, or add Premium handwriting on iPhone and iPad while Mac preserves it.

Version 1.1 has been available on the App Store since August 25, 2026.

FAQ

A few things worth knowing

Where does DiaryThreads store my writing?

Your entries are saved locally first. Verified Premium users can turn on private iCloud sync for eligible diary data. DiaryThreads has no app account, developer diary server, advertising, or tracking SDK.

What happens to my photos and videos?

Photos and videos remain in your Photos library. DiaryThreads also keeps a protected app copy for local fallback, and Premium private iCloud sync can make that copy available for recovery across your devices.

Can I reply to or quote an older entry?

Yes. Replies let one entry keep growing, while quotes bring a past moment into today without turning your diary into a public network.

Which devices are supported?

Version 1.1 is available on iPhone and iPad with iOS or iPadOS 18 or later, and on Mac with macOS 15 or later.

Which languages does DiaryThreads support?

Version 1.1 supports English, Simplified Chinese, Taiwan-style Traditional Chinese, Russian, German, Spanish, French, Japanese, and Korean. The app follows the system or per-app language setting.

What is included with Premium?

Write ordinary entries beyond 140 characters, attach files, add handwriting, explore every Topic, and unlock the complete private diary experience.

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DiaryThreads

Journal like you post

Your life. Your words. Your thread.

Download DiaryThreads on the App StoreiPhone, iPad, and Mac · iOS/iPadOS 18+ · macOS 15+