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About Best Thing — Daily Journal

Best Thing is a minimalist daily journal built around one simple question: What was the best thing about today? In less than a minute, write down one positive moment — a kind message, a good coffee, a quiet walk, a tiny win — and watch those moments add up into something meaningful. ONE ENTRY, ONE FOCUS Each day you get one entry. No endless scrolling, no distractions. Just a clean, distraction-free editor where you capture the moment that mattered most. HIGHLIGHTS At the end of each week, pick your best entry. At the end of the month, choose the best weekly highlight. At year's end, select the best monthly highlight. Over time you build a pyramid of your most meaningful moments. MEMORIES & CALENDAR Browse every entry in a calendar view or a scrollable timeline. The "On This Day" feature surfaces what you wrote on the same date in previous years — a personal time capsule that often surprises you. RECAPS Monthly and yearly recaps turn your entries into a stories-style slideshow with your highlights, top words, and random memories — easy to relive and share. COMMUNITY Optionally share today's highlight with the community and see what brightened other people's day. Posts are kept brief, positive, and disappear after 48 hours. PRIVACY FIRST Your entries are private by default. Community sharing is optional. You own your data and can export or delete everything at any time. • Rich-text editor with auto-save • Light, dark, and system themes • Works offline — syncs when you're back online • Completely free, no ads, no tracking Start today. One small good thing is enough.

What’s new

Version 1.0.13 · Updated October 12, 2026

- bugfixes - new seasonal animations

App privacy

The developer, Sebastian Lindner, reported these privacy practices to Apple.

Data Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • User Content: Other User Content

Used for: App Functionality

Data Not Linked to You

The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:

  • Diagnostics: Crash Data
  • Contact Info: Email Address

Used for: Analytics, App Functionality

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