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Skrive
Skrive · Oslo, Norway
What it is
Skrive is a journal for daily writing, organized around one plain-text entry per day. Users can browse entries by date and search the full text of their journal history. The free app has no limit on how much users can write, and entries are stored locally first, so writing and reading remain available offline or when the cloud service is unavailable. Skrive is available for macOS, iOS and Android, with exports in JSON or plain text.
Entries are encrypted on the device with AES-256 before transmission, using a key controlled by the user. The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU. Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices; it is listed at $3.99 a month. The free plan is available, and the service also lists a 14-day trial. Keep the encryption passphrase safe: it cannot be recovered if lost, and entries may become inaccessible after signing out, switching devices or reinstalling the app. Skrive is made by a company headquartered in Oslo, Norway.
For and against
For
- No limit on writing in the free app
- Search full-text journal history
- Read and write offline
- Export entries as JSON or plain text
- On-device AES-256 encryption
Against
- Lost passphrase cannot be recovered
- Entries may become inaccessible after device or app changes
- Encrypted sync requires Skrive Pro
The verdict
Skrive pairs a straightforward daily-entry format with search, offline access and exports. Users should weigh the passphrase limitation carefully, and choose Pro if they need encrypted sync across devices.
Who it suits
Skrive suits people who want a private daily journal with dated entries and full-text search. It is also a fit for writers who want local-first offline access and export options.
Plans and prices
Free
Free to use with no limits on how much you write
Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Pro
End-to-end encrypted sync · Backup across devices
Read 20 Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com
Skrive Pro
End-to-end encrypted sync
Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
Skrive Pro
End-to-end encrypted sync
Read 5 Oct 2026 · apps.apple.com
On the record
- Analytics and tracking
- The maker says journal content is excluded from analytics and that Skrive does not use tracking pixels, cross-site trackers, or advertising SDKs.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Encryption
- Entries are encrypted with AES-256 on the device before transmission, and the encryption key is controlled by the user.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- End-to-end encryption
- Yesskrive.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Export
- Users can export entries as JSON or plain text.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Export formats
- JSON,plain textskrive.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- The privacy policy lists Stripe for payment processing and Aptabase for anonymized product analytics hosted in the EU.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Intended audience
- Skrive is described as a private journal made for daily writers and personal journaling.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Offline use
- Entries are stored locally first, so users can read and write while offline or when the cloud service is unavailable.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Passphrase limitation
- A lost encryption passphrase cannot be recovered, and entries may become inaccessible if the user signs out, switches devices, or reinstalls the app.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Platform availability
- The maker lists Skrive for macOS, iPhone, and Android.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Skrive is a simple journal for daily writing, with one plain-text entry per day.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Search and history
- Users can browse dated entries and search their journal history.apps.apple.com · read 5 Oct 2026
- Search scope
- full_textskrive.app · read 20 Sep 2026
- Storage region
- The maker says encrypted backups are stored on servers in the EU.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Support
- Support is provided by email, and the maker says they will get back to users with questions or problems.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Sync
- Skrive Pro adds encrypted cloud backup and sync across devices.skrive.app · read 5 Oct 2026
- Writing limits
- The free app has no limit on how much users can write.apps.apple.com · read 5 Oct 2026
