storypad

# StoryPad

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📝 **StoryPad** is a beautiful, privacy-first, open source journal & diary app designed for people who value simplicity, minimalism, and control over their personal data.

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## 🌟 Key Features

- **Timeline journaling** – your life flows naturally, no folders or tabs
- **Dedicated tablet UI** – optimized layouts for iPad & Android tablets, making writing and reading more immersive
- **Fully customizable writing** – bold, lists, checkboxes, colors, 1300+ Google Fonts
- **Throwback memories** – see what you wrote on this day years ago
- **Photo memories** – add multiple photos per page with custom layout
- **Feelings & moods tracker** – 45+ emotions, history & calendar view
- **Multi-page entries** – perfect for novels, prompts, or daily notes
- **Tags, stars & search** – keep your story organized and easy to find
- **Privacy first** – PIN, FaceID, fingerprint lock; data stays on your device
- **Backup & sync** – private Google Drive sync & offline local export
- **Themes & customization** – 20+ color themes, dark/light mode, fonts & layouts
- **Export & share** – text, markdown, or full backups with attachments (images, audio, etc.)
- **StoryPad Pro** (one-time purchase):
  - **Customize Backgrounds** – Personalize your writing space with themed backgrounds for enhanced focus & creativity
  - **Templates**– Create your own daily writing templates
  - **Relaxing Sounds** – Set the mood before you write or read
  - **Period Calendar** – Track your period and create related story entries
  - **Voice Journal** – Record and organize voice notes
  - **Markdown Export** – Export entries in markdown format, fully compatible with Obsidian, Notion, and other editors
  - **Writing Stats** – View word and character count for your story
  - **Pinned Notes** – Keep important entries at the top of your timeline for easy access
  - **Auto Backup** – Keep your stories safe with automatic Google Drive sync
- **Available in 20+ languages** – and fully open source for transparency

## ⚙️ Setup & Run

Before getting started, ensure you have the following tools:

- Java: 21 [(LTS)](https://www.oracle.com/java/technologies/java-se-support-roadmap.html) (for Android)
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