The Daily You Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Daily You in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Daily You
The Insider’s Guide
Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among journaling apps, read from Daily You’s own pages.
Made by Demizo · checked Oct 6, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Daily You’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Daily You’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.6
GPA, above 15 of the 35 other journaling apps we grade
Daily You is an open-source diary app for Android. Each day gets a log with a mood, text formatted in Markdown and optional photos, and the app shows how mood changes over time. It works without an internet connection or an account, keeps entries on the device or in a folder you choose, and can import from other diary apps. The app is free with no ads or locked features, is licensed under GPL-3.0 and is supported by donations.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Daily You, taken from its own pages and our grades.
Each day gets a mood, some Markdown text and a few photos, kept on your phone or in a folder you pick.
- 1
Best for a free, private diary on Android
Daily You is a diary for Android with no account, no ads, no subscription and no internet needed.
- 2
It is free
Daily You has no paid plan at all. Free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no accounts, ads, locked features or tracking. The project takes donations through Liberapay and Buy Me a Coffee.
- 3
It runs on Android
Android.
- 4
Daily logs
A log for each day holds thoughts, reflections or routines, and text and images can be shared into the app from other apps.
- 5
Mood tracking
Each log can record a mood, and a statistics page gives a view of how mood changes over time.
- 6
Photo memories
Pictures can be added to a day's log, and a gallery page collects the photos you have saved.
- 7
A 2.6 GPA, above 15 of 35
That is against the other journaling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Daily You is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Daily You at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Android
- Made by
- Demizo
- Category
- Journaling Apps
- Our grade
- 2.6 GPA, good
The report card
Best for a free, private diary on Android
Daily You is a diary for Android with no account, no ads, no subscription and no internet needed. Each day gets a mood, some Markdown text and a few photos, kept on your phone or in a folder you pick. But it's Android only, and with no cloud a second device means syncing a folder yourself. The README doesn't mention Google Play either.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | A | Free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no paid plan, no ads and nothing held back, where paid journal apps here sit around $4.17 a month in the middle. Donations only, if you'd like to say thanks. |
| Free plan and trial | A | The whole app is free, with no ads, no account and no locked features, and no cap an ordinary person would ever meet. There's nothing to upgrade to. |
| Features | C | The basics of a diary: a log a day with a mood, Markdown text and photos, a mood statistics page, a gallery and a reminder at a random time. The gap is in its own README, though. There's no account and no cloud, so a second device means syncing a folder yourself, and imports may not come over one to one. |
| Ease of use | C | No rating on record, and getting it is the awkward part: the README points to F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid or a GitHub APK and mentions no Google Play listing. Once it's on, there's no account and you just write, though you do pick where the data lives. |
| Platforms and integrations | D | One operating system: Android 7.0 or newer, and that's it. No iPhone, desktop or web build, and no integrations at all. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Daily You is for
- Fits if you're on Android and want a diary with no account, ads or subscription
- Works for people who want their data in a folder they control
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you have an iPhone or want to write on a laptop, as it's Android only
- Not for you if you want your diary to sync by itself, because there's no cloud service
- Tight if you only install apps from Google Play, since the README lists F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and GitHub
- Watch out: imports from other diary apps may not come over one to one
- Watch out: there are no integrations, and it needs Android 7.0 or newer
Good to know
Good for
- Android users who want a diary with no account, ads or subscription
- People who want a mood recorded alongside each day's entry
- Writers who format notes in Markdown and keep their data in a folder they control
Worth knowing
- Android only: releases contain Android APKs for Android 7.0 or newer, with no iOS, desktop or web build.
- There is no account or cloud service; using it on a second device relies on a folder you sync yourself or on backup and restore.
- The README offers F-Droid, IzzyOnDroid and GitHub downloads and does not mention a Google Play listing.
- Imports from other apps may not be one-to-one, because Daily You has different features.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Daily You is free to use.
Donations only, if you'd like to say thanks.
Daily You
$0
The complete Android app with no account, ads or locked features.
The free plan
Free and open source under GPL-3.0, with no accounts, ads, locked features or tracking. The project takes donations through Liberapay and Buy Me a Coffee.
Read from github.com on Oct 6, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Android
Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, works offline, local-first, Markdown, daily notes, mood tracking.
The basics of a diary: a log a day with a mood, Markdown text and photos, a mood statistics page, a gallery and a reminder at a random time.
- Daily logs
- A log for each day holds thoughts, reflections or routines, and text and images can be shared into the app from other apps.
- Mood tracking
- Each log can record a mood, and a statistics page gives a view of how mood changes over time.
- Photo memories
- Pictures can be added to a day's log, and a gallery page collects the photos you have saved.
- Markdown notes
- Entries are formatted with Markdown, so headings, lists and emphasis are written as plain text.
- Random reminders
- The app can send a daily reminder at a random time as a nudge to keep writing.
- Data location and imports
- You choose where the data lives, including external storage or a folder that is synced. Settings can also import logs from other diary apps.
Where it runs
- Android
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
Daily You is made by Demizo.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
15/35
Other journaling apps it is graded above
Daily You's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 15 of the 35 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 3.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 29 of 35) and worst on platforms and integrations (D, above 0).
Daily You has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 36 journaling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. Daily You’s own letter is outlined.
- AValue for moneyAbove 25 of 35
- AFree plan and trialAbove 29 of 35
- CFeaturesAbove 0 of 35
- CEase of useAbove 1 of 35
- DPlatforms and integrationsAbove 0 of 35
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 29 journaling apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Daily You is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Daily You is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
What you could make
- Daily notes, mood tracking and Markdown: an app builder makes these well.
What you could not
- A real app for Android. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. Daily You’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Easy Diary, Daylio, My Diary, DailyTxT and RedNotebook
The 5 tools Daily You is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.8GPA
Easy Diary
Free
Free, open-source diary app for Android with no ads.
- Daily You also covers Markdown and mood tracking.
- Easy Diary also covers dictation.
- 2.4GPA
Daylio
Free plan · from $4.99
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps.
- Only Daylio lists an iOS app.
- Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
- Daily You also covers Markdown.
- 2.8GPA
My Diary
Free plan · from $2.99/mo
Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar.
- Only My Diary lists an iOS app.
- Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- 2.8GPA
DailyTxT
Free
Self-hosted encrypted diary web app that runs in Docker.
- Only Daily You lists an Android app.
- Only DailyTxT lists a web app.
- DailyTxT is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- 3.0GPA
RedNotebook
Free
Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files.
- Only Daily You lists an Android app.
- Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
- Daily You also covers Markdown and mood tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Daily You free?
Yes. Daily You is free to use.
How much does Daily You cost?
Daily You lists one plan. Daily You: $0.
What platforms does Daily You work on?
Daily You is available on Android.
Does Daily You have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Daily You is listed for Android.
Does Daily You have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Daily You is listed for Android.
Is Daily You open source?
Yes. Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
Does Daily You work offline?
Yes, according to its own site. What works without a connection differs by plan and platform, so check the vendor's page for the detail.
Who makes Daily You?
Daily You is made by Demizo.
What are the alternatives to Daily You?
The closest alternatives to Daily You in our directory are Easy Diary, Daylio, My Diary, DailyTxT and RedNotebook.
How does Daily You compare with other journaling apps?
Daily You's GPA of 2.6 is higher than 15 of the 35 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 3.
Is Daily You good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Daily You A for value for money. Daily You has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Daily You?
Daily You is free, so making your own would save you nothing. What you could not make: A real app for Android.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Daily You’s own pages on Oct 6, 2026, and the grades were given on Oct 10, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Daily You's own pages on 6 October 2026. Also tested with a demo account on 2026-08-11.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Demizo. Prices change, so check github.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
3,189
Tools graded, in 94 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
3,189
tools graded
94
categories
426
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Daily You, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/daily-you
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Daily You’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Daily You is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Demizo. Prices and plans change: check github.com before you buy.