# Daily Photo Journal - PicPulse

> Capture one photo a day with automatic time, location and gentle reminders.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hrk.picpulse](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hrk.picpulse)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.hrk.picpulse`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** HRK Studio
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 129
- **Version:** 1.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2026-04-20
- **First published:** 2026-02-16
- **Publisher country:** VN
- **Size:** 28 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hrk.picpulse)
- **Website:** [https://longhrk1912.github.io](https://longhrk1912.github.io/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://longhrk1912.github.io/HRKStudioPrivacyPolicy/PicPulse/privacy.html](https://longhrk1912.github.io/HRKStudioPrivacyPolicy/PicPulse/privacy.html)

## Description

PicPulse helps you build a simple, beautiful daily photo journal — one photo, every day. Capture the moment, keep the memory. No social feed. No noise. Just your life, organized visually.<br><br>Why PicPulse?<br>PicPulse is designed for people who want a low-friction way to remember life’s small moments. By limiting entries to one photo per day, PicPulse encourages a sustainable habit and creates a meaningful visual timeline you’ll want to revisit.<br><br>Core features<br><br>One photo per day — keep a clean, focused visual diary.<br><br>Automatic timestamp &amp; location — every photo is saved with date, time and GPS so you never forget where you were.<br><br>Optional AI captioning (on-device) — get smart caption suggestions without sending images to the cloud. Edit or skip anytime.<br><br>Streaks, badges &amp; light gamification — streak tracking and badges gently motivate you to keep the habit.<br><br>Daily reminders — configurable push notifications to help you remember to capture today’s moment.<br><br>Archive &amp; timeline view — browse by date, view thumbnails, and open full entries to share or reflect.<br><br>Privacy-first — no internal social network; your photos stay private unless you choose to share.<br><br>Cloud sync (optional) — securely back up with Firebase so your journal follows you across devices.<br><br>Simple, modern UI — built with Jetpack Compose; supports Light &amp; Dark modes for comfortable viewing.<br><br>Privacy &amp; Security<br>PicPulse does not include a public social feed. You control what you share. Optional account sign-in uses Firebase Authentication for secure synchronization; local-only storage is supported for private use.<br><br>Perfect for<br><br>People who want a lasting visual record of daily life<br><br>Creators preserving creative progress or personal projects<br><br>Travelers, parents, students — anyone who wants to remember the everyday<br><br>Technical notes (for power users)<br><br>On-device AI captioning via ML solutions (optional) — privacy-first and offline-friendly.<br><br>Optional cloud backup uses Firebase (Firestore &amp; Cloud Storage).<br><br>Lightweight notifications scheduled with Cloud Functions &amp; FCM (if you enable sync).<br><br>Start your visual diary today — capture one moment at a time.<br>Download PicPulse and create a daily habit that turns ordinary days into memorable stories.

## Rankings

- #1,875,701 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_TOPICS`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.SCHEDULE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_EXACT_ALARM`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.android.vending.CHECK_LICENSE`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.hrk.picpulse.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.hrk.picpulse)