One of the things I wanted to do in 2025 is to keep a diary. To record my memories, moods and triggers. I decided an App might be better than one of the hundred notebooks that I have. So I decided to try the app Daybook. I have to say, I am really rather impressed. Here are some screenshots:
Daybook has got an endless list of features, making it suitable for anyone. But here are the ones that I use and like:
- Daily notification reminders, for which you choose the time.
- Post Tags.
- Attaching photos to posts.
- Use both on the App on my phone and web browser.
- Mood Check-In.
- Security features: Pin lock, password and biometrics used to secure your data.
- Calendar to see how often I’m making entries.
- Data graphs to track my progress with mood, etc.
I love this app. I have been using it for a few months and more often or not I complete a daily diary and mood check-in. It has so much potential and so many different uses for different users.
To balance this here are the annoying or frustrating aspects of the App:
- It would be great if I could write my To Do Lists on there and tick items off as I complete them. Instead I continue to use the Notes app to do this.
- Tags not allowing capital letters and Android App defaultly wanting to put the first character in caps. Means you have to press the first letter twice, very annoying. I have been in touch with the developer about this and they assure me that the next version of the app will be fixed, but they did not give a timescale for this.
- No ability to attach short videos to your posts.
- No ability to add links into posts. Or save webpages.
- The price is expensive at £3.49 per month for a premium subscription. This means I probably will switch to a cheaper app in the long term.
- No mention of if diary entries are encrypted, I hope to goodness that they are.
Write soon,
Antony
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