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    I live in Day One

    I have been using Day One since it was in beta. I am a writer and digital content specialist so I do a lot of writing. Day One has grown in capability and beauty since its inception -- I use it more and more everyday.

    To be frank, I tried to use EverNote but found to cumbersome and a bit much. For my mind, Day One provided the perfect palelette for me to sit down and write anything -- the tag it, or easily move it to another journal. It allows up to 10 journals, one of which I have synced to my Instagram, as I like to keep a record of what I post there.

    If you are writing daily, doing Morning Pages, if you blog and need a place to work on drafts, Day One's set up is so easy. It syncs over the cloud to your phone (I'm on Apple products, recognizes voice to text smoothly and allows images to be easily drag and dropped.

    The interface with tagging could be slightly more intuitive but the team is constantly doing updates and I am sure that will be worked out soon.

    I love it and recommend it to anyone writing.

    šŸ Competitors: Evernote, Scrivener, Microsoft Word, Google Docs
    šŸ‘ Pros:    Intuitive|Beautiful search experience|Instagram|Easy user interface|Inexpensive|Great for writers|Great value for the money
    šŸ‘Ž Cons:    Tagging needs to be made easier

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  • Show HN: Text Lambda, a versatile notebook for your personal data
    Well done! itā€™s cross platform. I can see this be used as a geek-friendly Day One [1]. [1] https://dayoneapp.com/. - Source: Hacker News / 2 months ago
  • Looking for a windows app
    Have you tried dayoneapp.com - its been a long time since I used it, it's more of an iOS app than Windows but I think it works on the web. Source: 5 months ago
  • desperate for help
    I journal on and off but I find it difficult to get myself to make it stick as a habit. Physical journaling is tough sometimes because I'm not home etc etc... But I'm thinking of trying out the Day One journal. Source: 11 months ago
  • Appleā€™s new journaling app turns your iPhone into a digital diary
    Thereā€™s been journaling apps since iPhone came out, like the excellent Day One. Source: 11 months ago
  • What laptop and apps do you use to write?
    For general diary writing, I use Day One. It's clean, easy to use, and has no frills. You just...write. When I got it, it was one price but now it's a subscription for $2.99 a month. Source: 11 months ago
  • Mac Power Users 694: Workflows with Chance Miller
    More Power Users: Ad-free episodes with regular bonus segmentsSubmit FeedbackChance Miller, Author at 9to5Mac9to5MacChance's DeskChance's iPhone Home screensChance's iPad Home screensApple says it is removing apps & in-app purchases from its iTunes Affiliate Program - 9to5Mac9to5Mac Podcast NetworkSlackObsidianGrammarlyTodoistUniversal Control - Apple SupportReality Pro - 9to5MacThe Everything Headset ā€“ 512... Source: 11 months ago
  • iOS 17 to Include Dedicated Journaling App and Mood Tracking
    A shout out to Day One (https://dayoneapp.com/). That has gotten me into the habit of Journaling for over three years now. Maybe the dedicated Apple app will be nice, but the free version of Day One is quite usable and the paid option isn't too steep if you find it useful. - Source: Hacker News / 11 months ago
  • Suggestions for journalling app or program
    Day One Journal Day One has all of these. It does need a subscription for advanced features and syncing. Source: about 1 year ago
  • Logseq journals as a commonplace book
    I use Day One for my commonplace book. Just wanted to mention it as another option for you to consider, especially since you mentioned liking the chronological ordering of things. Source: about 1 year ago
  • How do you keep track of the products and techniques used for your hair successes and failures?
    I use the Day One app! HanzCurls on Instgram/Youtube also has a physical curly hair journal for sale if that's more your thing. Source: over 1 year ago
  • is dayone.app the same company?
    Was going to login in here to see if it's a version of the web app, but I noticed the main site is dayoneapp.com and wanted to make sure this wasn't some phishing site. anyone know? https://www.dayone.app/login/?next=%2F%3F. Source: over 1 year ago
  • LPT: If you think of a good idea, write it down. Your brain will try to trick you into thinking you will remember it later, but it's a liar! Therefore: Write it down!
    I use this app (no affiliation) https://dayoneapp.com/. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Finally bit the bullet and purchased my first Macbook!
    DayOne - if you like journaling, this is the be-all and end-all app for that! Source: over 1 year ago
  • Anonymous online journal for documenting?
    Why is gmail out of the question? Seems like your idea would work just fine. Just make sure you have two factor authentication turned on and use a strong password. Another option- I have used DayOne in the past. Hopefully it has the security you need! Https://dayoneapp.com. Source: over 1 year ago
  • Mac Power Users 652: Where Does the iPad Fit?
    Freewrite: Distraction-Free Writing ToolsDraftsWriter ā€“ iAiPad Keyboards - AppleEnter text with Scribble on iPad - Apple SupportConnected #301: We Should Be Developers - Relay FMGrammarlyDEVONthink To GoPDF Viewer - Annotation Expert on the App StoreLiquidText on the App StoreMac Power Users #550: The World of RSS - Relay FMReadwiseGoodLinksDay One - Your Journal for... Source: over 1 year ago
  • Apps for maintaining an online journal?
    If you want convenience and can pay for stuff the use https://dayoneapp.com/ , the paid option has e2e encryption and its constantly in apples editors list for their great design and ux. Source: almost 2 years ago
  • Captainā€™s Log, like in Star Trek?
    Honestly, Day One is a fantastic journal app that lets you do voice, video, photo, and text journals from almost any device it's on (macOS, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, Android, browsers). They also have a sizable list of Shortcut actions, too! Source: almost 2 years ago
  • How I finally get daily journaling done with a workflow on my iPhone
    Maybe https://dayoneapp.com/ which is popular on Apple platforms. - Source: Hacker News / almost 2 years ago
  • Bad intermediate/long-term memory - looking for some kind of visual diary app
    Oh, thank you! I had only checked their website where they only mention iOS and Mac https://dayoneapp.com/Ideally, it should exist for Android and Windows/browser. Source: about 2 years ago
  • My 10 favorite Mac apps I use every day. What are yours?
    DayOne - my day-to-day journal - couldn't live without it! Source: over 2 years ago
  • Ways to get out of your head, stress, and their control
    Apple peeps. Awesome suggestion for a journaling app from someone who contacted me: https://dayoneapp.com/. Source: over 2 years ago

External sources with reviews and comparisons of Day One

The 8 best journal apps of 2022
Perhaps Day One's best feature is the ability to customize multiple reminders. Most other journal apps only send you one reminder during the day. But with Day One, you can get prompted to write, say, when you start the day, at lunchtime, and then at the end of your workday to keep track of your activities and thoughts throughout the day.
5 Best Apps That Make Journaling Super Convenient In 2022
For a journaling app with a beautiful design and basic features, the Day One journal is an excellent option. This digital journaling app is easy to use but doesnā€™t scrimp when it comes to useful tools that make journaling fun and easy.
Day One Alternatives: 7 Best Journal Apps You Can Use
Day One Journal has adopted the subscription model for its pricing and it has made many of its users angry. I can live with a subscription model for apps like Day One which I use on a daily basis, however, I do think that the subscription is a bit over priced. If you were looking for its alternatives, we have covered the best ones available in the market today. Do tell us if you going to switch or not in the...

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