Rating of the best electronic diaries for 2022

Electronic diaries are special applications for smartphones. Depending on the functionality of the program, you can make short notes, plan time or create a school schedule. Of the benefits - information can be easily changed, and the built-in information sorting system will make it easy to navigate in the records. You can save really important moments of life by adding photos and videos to your electronic diary.

Features of electronic diaries for personal records

It is said that keeping a personal diary helps to improve well-being. In fact, this is the best friend to whom you can tell everything absolutely honestly, without fear of condemnation. As well as a personal psychotherapist (rereading the notes, you can analyze what exactly hurts the most, how you managed to get out of stressful situations). Well, just a book of life that you can re-read, remembering the most important moments.

By the way, the benefits of keeping diaries have been scientifically proven by psychologists from the American Duke University. According to Timothy Wilson, one of the participants in the study, daily entries help not only improve memory, but also understand what worries a person, change the situation for the better.

To keep a diary, it is not necessary to buy a thick notebook, you just need to download a special program on your smartphone. As for the choice, everything here is very individual. For some, the functions of the diary are important - the ability to adjust and manage plans, quickly exchange information with colleagues. For others, the interface and the security of personal data are much more important.

Benefits of electronic school diaries

The first electronic diaries appeared in 2014, after the decree of the Russian government. The reform was designed to simplify the work of teachers and provide parents with access to information about the progress of their children. An electronic diary will not be accidentally "lost", it will not work to tear out pages from it or fake grades. And the excuse “they didn’t ask anything” is easy to check by looking at the application.

In addition to the official Internet resources of the school itself (not always convenient, by the way), there are many applications that will help the student plan time, save call schedules, and even remind them to study lessons.

When choosing an application, you should pay attention to the following criteria:

• interface - should be simple and convenient (especially when it comes to elementary school students);
• functionality - the ability to adjust the schedule, write down homework (it is better if you can do this from the widget on the screen without entering the application);
• it's not bad if after installing the application access to reference books or textbooks will be opened.

The only disadvantage of such applications is that the child fills out the diary himself, so it’s not particularly possible to control the completion of homework. On the other hand, taking notes in a smartphone is much more interesting than in a regular paper diary.

But for students, such programs are an excellent alternative to diaries and notebooks. Nothing will be lost, and it will be much easier to sort information. Schedule, reference books, names of teachers (relevant for first-year students) will always be at hand.

The best apps for schoolchildren and students

5+ by Involta

The interface and functionality are similar to the paper version of the classic paper school diary. You can schedule lessons, calls, set grades for subjects. In a separate tab, you can write down the full name, contacts of teachers, as well as the subjects they teach (no more than 3 for each). The number of accounts is not limited. Of the additional functions - the creation of personal notes.

In general, a convenient application with a concise, non-distracting design.The minimum smartphone OS requirements are Android 4.1 or higher.

The number of downloads is 500,000+, the rating is 4.0.

• clear interface;
• excellent functionality;
• free installation.

• advertising (fixed display time), which can be great to interfere while recording homework.

School by Flaring App

A real personal assistant for students and parents. Suitable for grades 5-11, useful for students. Functionality:

• scheduling (day, week - the names of objects can be replaced with icons);
• save the names of teachers, room numbers;
• making and saving any notes;
• built-in reference books for mathematics, physics, chemistry, English, geography and a trigonometric function calculator;
• in the "Books" section, you can store electronic textbooks or just your favorite books.

In the "contacts" tab, the phone numbers of teachers and school friends are stored, and the notification function will remind you of unlearned lessons.
The interface is moderately bright, but does not distract attention. The theme can be changed if desired (options from black to pink).
The application has already been installed by more than 1,000,000 users, the score is 4.4.

• built-in directories;
• convenient navigation;
• reminder function;
• works without internet connection.

• advertising.

Diary from SkyLark

Bright design, wide functionality. For the convenience of users, the days of the week are highlighted in different colors. It is possible not only to record homework, but also to mark its completion or set up alerts (what lessons need to be done by tomorrow, for example).
The interface is convenient and clear, with tips and explanations for users.The application works without the Internet. OS requirements - not lower than version 4.4.
Downloads - more than 10,000, rating - 4.3.

• clear and simple interface;
• the ability to control the completion of homework;
• works without internet connection;
• no ads.

• you can't make personal notes.

Weeklie - timetable for schools and universities

A universal application with optimal functionality, a convenient widget on the smartphone screen that shows the schedule by day of the week. It is also possible to set up reminders, call schedules (start and end times of pairs) and share the schedule with friends.
Students will need the function of filling out a diary by week (even, odd) plus automatic correction - the names of subjects need to be recorded once, in case of a change in the schedule, the application will do everything on its own.
Of the minuses - the application is paid, it will not work to add a text file (only notes-comments), it is also impossible to write down the names of teachers, as well as change the subject.
Installations - more than 100,000, overall user rating - 3.9, price - 99 rubles, OS requirements - Android from 5.1.

• widget on the screen;
• you can share the schedule with friends;
• nothing superfluous - only the most necessary for studying.

• advertising;
• you can't change the subject;
• it is not very convenient to fill out the schedule;
• you cannot add tasks from the widget (only through the application).

Diary from Vasin Nikita

An application for viewing an electronic diary on the portal "Dnevnik ru." Simple interface, minimal functionality - lesson schedule, homework and the ability to track grades in real time.
The program is free, it works stably, without lags and freezes (the device must meet the minimum requirements), there is advertising, but the plate is located at the very bottom of the display, so it does not interfere with viewing.
Downloads - 1000 + (it is quite possible that the reason for this is frequent blocking), rating - 4.9.

• all the necessary information in one place;
• good feedback;
• the average score for subjects is displayed (the place in terms of performance in the class is displayed).

• a large number of animations - you need a powerful smartphone (in future versions, a button to disable effects will be provided);
• advertising.

The best diaries for personal records

Diaro by Pixel Crater Ltd

It will become a diary, a photo album, and a personal diary. Here you can choose the interface "for yourself" (change the font, theme), sort entries by tags, geolocations or words (parameters change in the settings), and even mark the mood.

Main functions:

• automatic geotagging;
• built-in calendar for viewing and searching records;
• the ability to attach photos to the records (the number is not limited);
• export files in PDF format;
• multi-window support.

The paid version has the function of backing up and syncing data on linked devices via Dropbox. You can protect personal information with a password (set in the settings).
There are more than 1 million installations, the current user rating is 4.6, the price is from 30 rubles (there is a promotional version).

• easy to use;
• convenient sorting of records;
• reliable protection of personal information.

Flaws:

• photos are saved in poor quality;
• few colors and structures for the background (3 themes).

Journey Two App Studio Pte. Ltd

The electronic diary-journal is similar in functionality to the previous application. You can add photos and video files, connect automatic geolocation detection, easy search for events, and also:

• saving records to Google Drive;
• access to the web version without an application;
• automatic addition of weather, movement data;
• function "Return to the past" - will allow you to remember important moments (plus calendar search);
• setting using plugins (Google Fit, for example);
• export and import of files in text and PDF format.

Users note the operational work of technical support, pleasing to the eye and intuitive interface. The only downside is the price. Full functionality is available only after purchasing the premium version, which is 7599 rubles.
Downloads - 100000+, user rating - 4.6.

• easy to manage, share records in social networks and instant messengers;
• you can save video files;
• when reinstalling the application, the original data is restored;
• protecting information with a digital password.

Flaws:

• high price.

MAY 7 from Daily inc.

Multifunctional program with reliable protection of personal data (password, fingerprint). Here you can not only write down thoughts and impressions, search for events by dates in the calendar, save images to a photo album. Another advantage is that photos can be inserted into text (in other programs, photos are installed either at the beginning or at the end of the note).

Additional options:

• export (import) files to Google Drive;
• magazines (with support for maps) - suitable for travel records;
• hashtags;
• creating a profile;
• export to PDF.

The profile can be customized (a good choice of themes and fonts), concise, beautiful design - nothing more, it's not difficult to figure it out.
Downloads - 1 million, rating - 4.6, the application is paid, the price is 79-499 rubles.

• attractive design;
• functional;
• convenient settings (font size and style).

Flaws:

• Attached photos lose their quality very well;
• notification function is not well thought out.

Daylio

A diary for the lazy - you can keep records using icons-icons. Based on the marks, statistics for the week, month, year will be built. Text notes can also be used, for example, to explain the reason for being happy or in a bad mood.

After a certain period of time, you can identify interesting patterns, and if you wish, share statistics with friends. Intuitive interface, settings (from design to the name of emotions) are easy to customize.

In the free version, it is possible to export records to a CSV file, when buying a paid one - to PDF, with the ability to print.
Downloads - 10 million, rating - 4.6.

• interesting icons;
• decor;
• profile settings.

Flaws:

• free trial period for 7 days.

Diary - Write Journal by Ascendik Niš

The diary-journal is all-in-one. Suitable for keeping personal records, planning important events, compiling a photo report while traveling. You can attach photos and emojis to set the mood, or save them to your personal, password-protected photo journal.

The daily reminder function will help you not to miss an important meeting. A convenient search function will help you "sort" events by date or name.
Among the shortcomings - the program, using only the algorithm known to it, selects the title photo for recording (manually changing it will not work), you will have to pay extra for updates (often just added emoticons). Well, the record button is located inconveniently - it closes the line with the text.
Downloads - more than 100,000, rating - 4.7, price - 399 rubles.

• suitable for daily recording and planning;
• alert function;
• saving information in cloud storage - in case of loss of a smartphone, data can be
• reestablish;
• strong password.

• advertising;
• inconvenient save button.

Diary with password (Handy Diary) by Appeus

A good program with the protection of personal information. Authorization - only after entering the password. If there is a problem with remembering the code, you can add a security question or an email address to restore access to your account.

The interface changes at the request of the user (beating, style and font size). You can also add photos, rate posts by other users, sort notes into categories. And also send files by e-mail or share them with friends.

Easy navigation and convenient search for events on the quick view screen or using filters (by category, rating or keywords).

Downloads - more than 5,000,000, rating - 4.6, price - 59-239 rubles.

• convenient to use;
• you can change themes (20 to choose from);
• Handy Diary is blocked immediately after exiting the application.
• search for events using filters.

• problems updating the date;
• in the event of a program error, all saved records and photos may be deleted and cannot be restored.

An electronic diary is a convenient application that is always at hand.You can take notes, save travel photos, make to-do lists and monitor their progress. For schoolchildren and students, such programs can be an excellent alternative to notebooks and regular diaries. It will be much easier to write down the schedule, monitor progress.