Every day, one line. Not more, not less. One Line a Day is a journaling app that invites you to capture a single thought each day — in 300 characters or fewer. Over the years, your entries become a personal time capsule.
What makes it special?
On any given date, the app shows you what you wrote on that same day in previous years. A simple idea with a powerful effect: you rediscover forgotten moments, track how you’ve changed, and build a deeply personal archive — one line at a time.
Features
- Daily Entry — Write or edit today’s entry with a clean, distraction-free editor. A character counter keeps you within 300 characters.
- Year-over-Year View — See all entries for the same date across multiple years, displayed together on one screen.
- Custom Calendar — Browse your entries by month. Days with entries are highlighted in bold with a small dot indicator, so you can see your journaling streaks at a glance.
- iCloud Sync — Your entries sync automatically across all your devices via iCloud. Works offline too — entries are saved locally and uploaded when you’re back online.
- Daily Reminder — A gentle push notification reminds you to write your daily line. Set the time that works best for you.
- Statistics — See how many entries you’ve written and how many years you’ve been journaling.
- Dark Mode — Fully supports Light and Dark Mode.
Design Philosophy
One Line a Day follows a minimalist, warm aesthetic. Serif typography on a cream-colored background gives it a classic journal feel. Cards with subtle shadows, a warm brown/gold accent color, and a clean three-tab layout keep the focus on what matters: your words.
Requirements
- iPhone or iPad
- iOS 17.0 / iPadOS 17.0 or later
- iCloud account (for sync)
Privacy
Your journal entries are stored in your private iCloud account. No data is shared with third parties. No analytics. No ads. Just your words, for your eyes only.