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.
