Your story, year over year
Instantly compare your entries from previous years on the same date. Watch your routines, thoughts, and perspectives shift over time.
Five year journal • One line a day
The simplest daily journal.
Record a few lines each day and see what you wrote on the same date year after year. Watch how your journey evolves with side-by-side comparisons of where you were and where you are now. With FiveYearJournal, you’ll discover how small moments become lasting memories and patterns that tell your story over time.
Thoughtfully designed for mindful reflection
FiveYearJournal borrows the best parts of physical journaling and brings them to a simple, modern digital experience.
A daily practice that will actually stick
Short entries remove the friction and overwhelm of traditional journaling. With just a few lines each day, it’s easier than ever to build a lasting journaling practice.
Journaling that fits your life
Write long entries or quick notes. Add a photo or keep it simple. FiveYearJournal adapts to whatever kind of day you’re having.
Rich, meaningful entries
Add quotes, moods, and weather to make it easier to get started and help you add context to each day.
A daily ritual you’ll look forward to
Clean design and a calm writing environment turns journaling into a small moment of peace in your day.
Private, secure, and synced
Your journal stays secure. Data stays private, and iCloud sync keeps your entries up to date across your devices automatically.
Created by an indie iOS developer who loves journaling
FiveYearJournal began as a personal project. After searching the App Store, I couldn’t find a journaling app in a five-year format that felt simple, elegant, and easy to use - so I built my own.
This app is designed to feel like your favorite notebook. I wanted to capture the feeling of writing on paper, translated into a digital space that’s smooth, minimal, and free from distractions. I’m passionate about creating apps that simply work: uncluttered, thoughtfully designed, and privacy-focused.
Frequently Asked Questions
Each year a new row will be added to your entries. Currently you can choose between displaying 5 or 10 years at a time.
Entries are stored securely on your device and can optionally be synced via iCloud, depending on your settings.
FiveYearJournal works fully without creating an account. Everything is tied to your device and Apple ID.
Yes! FiveYearJournal is available on both iPad and Mac and seamlessly syncs across all your devices.
- Daily journaling prompts and affirmations
- In-depth analytics
- Export as PDF
- More detailed mood selection
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Support & contact
Have a question, found a bug, or want to suggest a feature? I’d love to hear from you.
Email support
Reach out anytime at [email protected]
I try to respond to every message personally within a few days.