Diaro

A long-running multi-platform diary app with tags, folders, locations and Dropbox sync.

Free plan + paidHabit tracker and journaling apps

Verified facts: 4 of 4
Alternatives ranked: 3
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About Diaro

Diaro is a straightforward diary and notes app that has been popular on Android for years. Entries can include text, photos, location and mood, and you can organise them with folders and tags, then search or filter by date, tag, folder or place, which makes it useful as a personal log as well as a journal. Sync between devices runs through Dropbox, and entries are also available from a browser through Diaro's web app. It runs on Android, iPhone and iPad and Amazon Kindle tablets. The core app is free, with a Pro upgrade that removes ads and adds features such as unlimited photos and extra customisation. Diaro says it has been used by more than three million people. It is a solid, low-fuss choice for people who want an organised diary at little or no cost. The design feels dated next to newer journals, and it has fewer prompts, templates and reflection tools.

Best for: Android users who want an organised, low-cost diary with folders, tags and web access.

What works

Folders, tags and location filters
Dropbox sync and a web app
Free core app

Why people leave

Dated design
Few prompts or guided features
Sync depends on Dropbox

Top Diaro alternatives

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1
Journey
A more modern cross-platform journal with encrypted sync.
66.5
2
Day One
More polished, with end-to-end encryption and rich media.
62.6
3
Penzu
Browser-first diary with password protection, free to start.
59.6

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Diaro: common questions

Is Diaro free?

Diaro has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Diaro open source?

No, Diaro is not open source.

What platforms does Diaro run on?

Diaro is available for Android, iOS and Web.

What are the best alternatives to Diaro?

The highest-ranked Diaro alternatives right now are Journey, Day One and Penzu. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Diaro facts

4 of 4 verified

Users: 3 million+; Checked Oct 25, 2026diaroapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Used by over 3 million people worldwide.”
Sync: Dropbox; Checked Oct 25, 2026diaroapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Using Dropbox you can seamlessly sync between the Diaro app”
Filtering: Date, tags, folder, location; Checked Oct 25, 2026diaroapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “filter them by date, tags, folder or even location”
Platforms: Android, iOS, Kindle, web; Checked Oct 25, 2026diaroapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Diaro, or DiaroApp, is a multi-platform diary that one can download and use on an Android, an iDevice, or even on an Amazon Kindle tablet.”