# Momently - Journal / Diary

> Store your moments privately

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557152902](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1557152902)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1557152902`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bert Timmermans
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.5.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-02-12
- **First published:** 2022-04-10
- **Size:** 75 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-18
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/momently-journal-diary/id1557152902)
- **Website:** [https://momently.app](https://momently.app/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://momently.app/privacy-policy](https://momently.app/privacy-policy)

## Description

Momently is a beautifully designed, private journaling app that stores your memories on-device. It doesn’t collect data, and your moments stay with you unless you choose to back them up to iCloud. Organize memories with TRIPS (cover photos), PLACES (map view), PROFILES (people), and TAGS, with fast search and optional security (Face ID/Touch ID).

Import and export from other apps like Instagram, Day One, and Journey; customize with accent colors and icons; switch between Dark and Light modes; and back up to iCloud for peace of mind. A solo developer project designed to make every moment count with a simple, ad-free journaling experience.

## Rankings

- #166,297 — Overall

## Review summary

Users widely praise Momently for its one-time purchase model, strong privacy with local data storage, clean design, and useful features like tagging people and JSON-based backups. The most mentioned downsides are stability problems (crashes and import-related freezes) and missing calendar/date-view features that hinder navigation and planning. Overall, the app is valued for its privacy and portability but improvements in reliability and calendar support are repeatedly requested.

### Pros

- One-time purchase with no ongoing subscription
- Privacy-focused with data stored locally on the device
- Beautiful minimal design and easy-to-use interface
- Profiles/people tagging in journal entries
- Import/export features and data portability (JSON backups)

### Cons

- Stability issues: crashes on launch and after first note, plus import-time black screen
- Missing calendar view and related date-navigation features (feature gaps)

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