After the unveiling of the new Apple Journal app that the company unveiled during its WWDC keynote this past Monday, one of the most popular journaling apps in the App Store, Day One Journal, has responded.
In a blog post by Day One Journal CEO Paul Mayne said in a blog post that he looks forward to seeing what the new Apple Journal app has to offer and it could also be a benefit to Day One.
“Apple’s recent unveiling of a Journal app at WWDC was an exciting development for us at Day One. This app introduces a wider audience to the benefits of journaling by incorporating personal location history and photo libraries, much like our Today view. What’s more, Apple’s new Suggestions API should allow us to leverage this data for an even richer Day One experience.”
Mayne also wrote about how he and the rest of the folks at Day One see the Apple Journal app as simply another player in the world of journaling apps.
“Rather than seeing this as competition, we embrace Apple’s entry into digital journaling as a testament to its growing importance. This evolution is not just beneficial for Day One, but also for our valued users.”
Some of the features Day One has to make it stand out from the Apple Journal app are:
- End-to-end Encryption: Your reflections remain confidential and secure.
- Cross-platform Accessibility: Our inclusive platform offers apps for the web and Android.
- Physical Book Printing: Our unique printing service brings your digital entries to life.
- Journaling Templates: Diverse templates encapsulate your memories in the most personal way.
- Shared Journals: Look out for this feature launching this Summer for a more connective journaling experience.
- Vibrant Community: A thriving group of passionate journalers supporting and inspiring each other.
Day One Journal is available on the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, and web browsers. It is currently a free app in the App Store and its premium features in Day One Premium start at $5.99 a month or $34.99 a year via in-app purchases. Day One Premium can also be subscribed to through Day One Journal’s website.
Apple’s new Journal app should be available once iOS 17 is released, which is expected to be sometime this fall.
