As the name suggests, Simple Diary is a simple and lightweight diary app.
This is free and open source software.
Key Features
- Saves entries in standard Markdown.
- Adding images to your entries.
- Scales on desktops, laptops, tablets and phones.
- Dark mode.
Website: github.com/johan-bjareholt/simple-diary-gtk
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Developer: Johan Bjäreholt
License: GNU General Public License v3.0

Simple Diary is written in C. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
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