Where Can I Download or Log In to Day One?

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Day One is available as a free download on iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch, and you can also access your journal from any browser. Existing users can log in through the official site at dayoneapp.com. Pricing details for the Gold plan live on the site's Pricing and Gold pages.

Download the Day One App

The app is free to download across all supported platforms. Use the official store links below rather than searching third-party sites.

Platform Where to get it
iPhone / iPad App Store
Android Google Play
Mac Day One Mac application (linked from dayoneapp.com)
Apple Watch Paired with the iPhone app
Web Any browser at dayoneapp.com

After installing, open the app and either create a new journal or sign in to an existing account to sync your entries.

Log In to Your Journal

If you already have a Day One account, the site provides a Login now entry point. From there you can reach your journal on the web or confirm your account before signing in on a new device. Because Day One syncs across devices, logging in on a new phone, tablet, or computer should surface the same entries you've already written.

Check Pricing and the Gold Plan

Day One is free to use, and the site notes it is "better with the Gold plan." To see what Gold includes and what it costs, go to the Pricing or Gold pages on dayoneapp.com. The site does not state prices directly on the homepage, so treat those dedicated pages as the source of truth for current plans.

What You Get Before Paying

Even on the free tier, the app covers the core journaling experience:

  • Writing and design — a focused layout for text entries.
  • On This Day — revisit entries from past dates.
  • Rich media — add photos, videos, drawings, or audio recordings.
  • Privacy tools — passcodes, biometric security, end-to-end encryption, and automatic backups.
  • Data ownership — export your data at any time.

The site reports over 150,000 five-star reviews and lists Apple Editors' Choice and an Apple Design Award among its recognitions.

Common Questions When Getting Started

  • Which platform should I start on? Start where you already write — the phone app for quick capture, the Mac app for longer sessions, or the browser if you're on a shared or work computer.
  • Do I need an account to try it? You can download and open the app first; signing in is what connects your entries across devices.
  • Where do I confirm what Gold costs? Only the Pricing and Gold pages on dayoneapp.com — the homepage doesn't list figures.