Support

How do I add an entry?

Tap the New tab at the bottom, import one or more photos from your library, and add a title, notes, mood, and location. Diario di Luce reads the camera, lens, and exposure details automatically.

The date or time on an entry is wrong (my camera’s clock was off). Can I fix it?

Yes. Open the entry, tap Edit, and adjust the Date & Time field. The date is first filled in from the photo, but anything you set by hand takes over.

Are there in-app purchases or subscriptions?

No. Diario di Luce is a single one-time purchase — every feature is included, and so are future updates.

I reinstalled / got a new iPhone. Do I pay again?

No. Re-download the app from the App Store while signed in with the same Apple Account and it’s yours, free. Restore your journal from your iPhone backup — see the backup question below.

Can I create my own moods?

Yes. In the mood picker tap + New, choose an emoji and a name, and it appears alongside the built-in moods.

Where are my photos and entries stored? Is anything uploaded?

Your photos, entries, and metadata are stored on your device — they’re never uploaded to us, and there are no accounts. (The app uses Apple’s own Maps and geocoding to turn coordinates into place names; those system services never receive your journal.) Your journal is included in your iPhone Backup — see the next question for keeping a copy safe. Read our Privacy Policy.

How do I back up or move my journal?

Your journal lives on your device, so keep iCloud Backup (or a computer backup) turned on — that way you can restore everything to a new phone if you lose or replace it. You can also export anytime: open Settings › Export. “Export Data (JSON)” creates a full backup of your entries and metadata, and “Export Diary as PDF” creates a shareable document. Use the share sheet to save either wherever you like.

Does it work without Apple Intelligence?

Yes. The app is fully usable without AI; the AI writing features simply don’t appear on devices that don’t support on-device Apple Intelligence.

Which cameras are supported?

Any camera that writes standard EXIF works. When a camera records richer detail in its metadata — lens identification and colour profiles — Diario di Luce reads and displays it automatically.