# Purple Diary Journal with Lock

> Private diary with lock: daily journal, mood tracker, photos, tags, cloud sync.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/orange.id.orangediary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/orange.id.orangediary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `orange.id.orangediary`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Color Hub‎
- **Category:** LIFESTYLE
- **Downloads:** 65,162
- **Rating:** 4.52 / 5 (1,020 ratings)
- **Version:** 4.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-16
- **First published:** 2021-01-28
- **Publisher country:** AM
- **Size:** 93 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-15
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=orange.id.orangediary)
- **Website:** [https://colorhub.online/](https://colorhub.online/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://purplediary.app/privacy](https://purplediary.app/privacy)

## Description

Purple Diary Journal with Lock is a private diary app and daily journal with a secure lock. Write entries quickly, track your mood, attach photos, and organize thoughts with tags, all protected by PIN, password, or biometrics. Designed for reflection and peace of mind, it keeps your personal notes private across devices.

Key features include fast journaling, mood tracking, photo entries, tag-based search, themes and fonts, and cloud sync and backup. Wear OS support enables quick entries on the go. Secure, private journaling that fits your style.

## Rankings

- #268,164 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_AD_ID`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_ADSERVICES_ATTRIBUTION`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.CAMERA`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_IMAGES`
- `android.permission.READ_MEDIA_VIDEO`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.USE_BIOMETRIC`
- `android.permission.USE_FINGERPRINT`
- `android.permission.VIBRATE`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.android.vending.BILLING`
- `com.google.android.finsky.permission.BIND_GET_INSTALL_REFERRER_SERVICE`
- `com.google.android.gms.permission.AD_ID`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`
- `orange.id.orangediary.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users appreciate the Purple Diary app for its ease of use, ad-free experience, security lock feature, and multi-device sync including watch compatibility. Common concerns include limited security options beyond PIN codes, worries about unencrypted data transfers, and requests for richer text formatting. Some find the app pricey relative to its features, and others desire more flexibility in entry time settings. Overall, it is favored for journaling but could improve in security and customization.

### Pros

- Easy to use and well-designed for journaling needs
- No annoying ads and offers premium options
- Allows adding pictures and supports synchronization across devices including watch
- Provides a secure lock feature protecting journal entries
- Cloud sync and backup features available

### Cons

- Security concerns due to lack of encryption during data transfer
- Limited variety of security options (only PIN with no alternatives like face recognition)
- Some users find the app expensive relative to features provided
- Requests for richer text formatting and more fonts
- Lack of flexibility in setting entry times (time field mandatory)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/orange.id.orangediary)