Free & Pro

Your diary. Your timelines.
Your choice.

Start with 3 focused timelines. Choose Pro for unlimited timelines and a second connection for every diary entry.

Plan preview · USD reference prices

Free

Start your story.

  • 3focused timelines
  • Unlimiteddiary entriesOne primary timeline per entry
  • DescartesTimeline viewSee your life in context

Pro

Connect more of your life.

  • Unlimitedfocused timelines
  • Unlimiteddiary entriesAttach a secondary timeline, too
  • DescartesTimeline viewSee your life in context

Also with Pro: photo-inspired themes, timeline archiving, and PDF / CSV exports.

Timeline capacity and Today shortcuts are separate: Free has 1 writing shortcut, Pro has 3. Unlimited means no plan limit; device storage still applies.

One Pro. Three ways to make it yours.

Every option unlocks the same Pro features.

Preview a Pro billing option

Monthly plan · All Pro features for $1.99 per month.

Actual local prices are shown in the app.

A clear comparison

Every feature, side by side.

D·Diary Free and Pro feature comparison
FeatureFreePro
Focused timelines3Unlimited
Unlimited diary entries
Descartes Timeline view
Attach a secondary timeline to an entry
Today writing shortcuts13
Drafts & photo attachments
Primary timeline link
Calendar, List & Map views
All current Stats
All system themes & backgrounds
Photo-inspired custom themes
Archive & restore timelines
Read existing archived entries
Standalone PDF & CSV exports
iCloud sync & full backup restore
Existing JSON / Markdown / Archive tools
Mood, places & existing reminders

The Free limit counts all timelines not permanently deleted, including archived ones. System Globe Events do not count.

Both plans show up to 3 Today entries; the number of direct shortcuts differs.

Unlimited refers to membership limits, not device storage or performance.

Your record. Your choice.

Your memories
stay yours.

If Pro ends

Existing timelines, journals, attachments and secondary links stay accessible. Active and archived read-only rules still apply.

Backups stay included

Full backup and restore remain Free. Restoring an archived timeline is a separate Pro feature.

Files you already exported

Existing PDF and CSV files stay yours. Pro is needed to generate new ones.

Above 3 timelines on Free? Keep your existing data; new timelines require space or Pro.

Saved custom themes are kept. The app returns to a system theme when Pro ends.

Free can retain or remove an existing secondary link, but cannot add or replace one.

A few things worth knowing

Questions, answered.

Do I need Pro to follow the timeline method?

No. You can focus a timeline, write entries, add attachments and use all current Stats with Free. Start with one meaningful timeline and the rhythm that suits you.

Are timeline limits and Today shortcuts the same?

No. Free can keep up to 3 user timelines, with 1 directly usable Today shortcut. Pro has no membership-level timeline limit and 3 Today shortcuts. Both plans show at most 3 entries on Today.

Does archiving make room on the Free plan?

No. Archived user timelines count toward the Free limit. Archiving and restoring an archived timeline are Pro features. On Free, making room for a new timeline requires confirmed permanent deletion, or restoring Pro access.

Permanent deletion is different from archiving. Read the app’s confirmation to understand how related journals and attachments will be handled.

What happens to my records if Pro ends?

Your existing records are not automatically deleted, hidden or archived. If you have more than 3 timelines, they remain; you cannot create another until you have room or restore Pro. Archived content follows its existing read-only rules.

Can I still recover my data with Free?

Yes. Existing iCloud sync, automatic and manual backups, full backup imports and safety recovery remain Free. Restoring a backup replaces current data and first creates a safety backup. Restoring a single archived timeline is a different Pro operation.

Are adding photos and photo-inspired themes different?

Yes. Adding photos to journal entries remains Free. Pro lets you extract a color palette from a photo and save or apply a custom theme. Color extraction happens on your device.

What happens to a secondary link when Pro ends?

The existing link and its history remain. Free can keep the link while editing other content, or remove it. Adding or replacing a secondary link requires Pro.

How do I get help or share feedback?

Write to [email protected]. Tell me which screen you were using and what you expected to happen. Please leave private journal content out of your message unless it is needed and you choose to share it.

Have another question?

I’d love to hear how D·Diary fits into your life.

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Begin with one
meaningful timeline.

The habit of recording and reflecting
is already part of Free.

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A closer look

Sample Life · Actual app screenshot