One Today
Writing a moment
Open Today, answer the prompt in a line, add a photo if you like, and tap Keep this moment.
Help
How can we help?
Quick answers about writing, reminders, backups and keeping your journal safe.
Reminders
Settings › Daily reminder. Allow notifications and set battery use to Unrestricted.
Backup & restore
Settings › Backup. Export to Google Drive, then import on any phone.
App lock
Settings › Privacy. Set a PIN and choose lock on resume.
Frequently asked questions
Where are my entries stored?
On your phone. One Today saves your journal locally on the device. Nothing is uploaded unless you choose to back up to your own Google Drive.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Open the app and start writing. There is no sign-up or login.
Is One Today free?
Yes, it is free to download and use. The app shows small banner ads. If you want to save an extra moment on the same day, you can unlock it by watching a short video.
How long can an entry be?
Up to 120 characters. The short limit is deliberate: one honest line is easier to keep up every day than a long diary entry.
Can I add a moment for a day I missed?
Yes. Tap Add past day on the Today or History screen, pick a day that has no entry yet, and write what was good about it. Your streak updates automatically.
Why am I not getting my daily reminder?
Check that the reminder is turned on in Settings and that Android notifications are allowed for One Today. Some phones also stop reminders when battery optimisation is on, so set One Today to Unrestricted in your phone's battery settings. Use Send test reminder in Settings to check.
How do I move my journal to a new phone?
On the old phone open Settings and choose Export to Google Drive. Install One Today on the new phone, open Settings and choose Import from Google Drive. You can also copy your backup data and paste it with Restore backup data.
What happens if I uninstall the app?
Uninstalling or clearing the app's data removes the journal stored on your phone. Export a backup to Google Drive first if you want to keep your moments.
How do I lock the app with a PIN?
Go to Settings, turn on App lock and set a 4-digit PIN. Turn on Lock on resume if you want the app to ask for the PIN again every time you come back to it.
Can I change the app's colours?
Yes. In Settings, under Appearance, choose Daylight, Sand, Lavender or Dusk. Daylight follows your phone's light or dark mode.
How do I share a moment?
Tap Share on a moment. You can send it as text, or as an image card in Paper, Teal or Marigold style, which includes the photo if the moment has one.
Is One Today available on iPhone?
Not at the moment. One Today is available for Android on Google Play.
Still stuck?
Open One Today on Google Play and use the developer contact details on the listing. Please include your phone model and Android version.
Start with today.
One line. One good thing. It takes less than a minute.