Show HN: My Daily Journal – An iOS Digital Journal Without Subscriptions

mdj.geodim.dev

2 points

10 months ago

I built a journaling app because I wanted something simple, private, and reliable - without subscriptions, third-party servers, or ads. Most journaling tools felt over-engineered or locked behind recurring payments. I wanted something lightweight and accessible.

Right now it’s free for testing and feedback. Long term, I’ll add a single one-time unlock, not a subscription. This was my first big React Native project, I learned a lot about iCloud sync and native integrations along the way!

*Features so far:*

- iCloud backup (no external servers) - Daily highlights with a single image (on purpose) - Pin lock + biometrics - Custom prompts for entries - Morning & evening journaling - Mood tracker (syncs with Apple Health) - Weekly challenges & daily quotes (Stoic + others coming) - Reminders & timeline view

*Would love feedback on:*

- The UI/UX: does the minimalist approach work? - Features: what feels essential, missing, or over-complicated?

App link: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/my-daily-journal/id6746052206

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