# Day One for Mac

> A private journal for a lifetime of entries.

Day One captures photos, places and weather alongside your writing, with end-to-end encrypted sync and a satisfying On This Day.

## Facts

- Price: Free, with paid upgrades
- Developer: Bloom Built
- Category: Writing & Notes
- Website: https://dayoneapp.com/
- Mac App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/day-one/id1055511498
- Requires: macOS 15.0 or later
- App Store version: 2026.21
- Facts checked: 2026-10-19
- MacWorthy page: https://macworthy.com/apps/day-one/

## Install

Mac App Store CLI:

```sh
mas install 1055511498
```

## Questions

### Is Day One free?

Day One is free to download and use, with paid upgrades for extra features.

### Where can I download Day One for Mac?

Download Day One from the Mac App Store and the developer's website (dayoneapp.com). MacWorthy links only to official sources.

### Can I install Day One from the Terminal?

Yes. With Mac App Store CLI, run `mas install 1055511498`.

### Which macOS version does Day One need?

The Mac App Store version of Day One requires macOS 15.0 or later.

### What are good alternatives to Day One?

Other writing & notes apps for Mac worth a look are iA Writer (one-time purchase), Ulysses (subscription), Bear (free + pro) and Drafts (free + pro).

## Alternatives in Writing & Notes

- [iA Writer](https://macworthy.com/apps/ia-writer/): Focused Markdown writing, nothing more. (One-time purchase)
- [Ulysses](https://macworthy.com/apps/ulysses/): A complete writing environment for long work. (Subscription)
- [Bear](https://macworthy.com/apps/bear/): Beautiful notes, linked and tagged. (Free + Pro)
- [Drafts](https://macworthy.com/apps/drafts/): Where text starts, before it knows where it goes. (Free + Pro)
- [Craft](https://macworthy.com/apps/craft/): Documents that look designed by default. (Free + Pro)
- [Tot](https://macworthy.com/apps/tot/): Seven dots. Seven notes. That's it. (Free + Pro)
- [MarkEdit](https://macworthy.com/apps/markedit/): TextEdit, if it spoke Markdown. (Open source)
- [Agenda](https://macworthy.com/apps/agenda/): Notes that live on a timeline. (Free + Pro)

## Collections

- [The writer's room](https://macworthy.com/collections/writers-room/)

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