Storage and sync
HDiary stores entries on your device and uses a private iCloud / CloudKit database associated with your Apple Account for sync. App settings include storage usage and cloud data views. The cloud list shows data that has been retrieved; it is not a force-sync control.
The released app does not have a separate local-only / iCloud switch. Apple’s system settings control whether iCloud is enabled. Your account, storage, network, and system scheduling affect sync.
Export raw data
Open HDiary settings, choose the data export option, and use the system share sheet to save or send the archive. The Apple Archive file contains JSON data for entries, people, and tags read from the current device database, together with available media files.
An export reads data currently present on that device. Content that has not yet synced to it may be missing, while deleted entries still retained in the database may be included. Check the contents before sharing.
There is currently no in-app import or restore option for this archive. It is not a PDF or Markdown journal, and it is not a backup format with a promised one-step restore. Check that the file was saved successfully and keep it in a location you trust.
Delete entries and attachments
You can delete moments from the entry list and remove images while editing an entry. Manage people and tags in their respective library screens. Storage usage also provides a media deletion option.
Deleting a moment immediately hides it from the journal list and removes associated media, but text and other entry data may remain. Once more than 30 days have passed, a maintenance task on a later app launch attempts to remove the retained entry. Cleanup can be affected by whether the app runs, whether storage operations succeed, and iCloud sync status.
The app has no Recently Deleted recovery feature based on this retention period. Treat deletion as irreversible and do not rely on retained data for recovery.
Cache and exported copies
Clearing the cache in storage usage removes temporary app files. It does not delete the journal database or iCloud data.
Exports, images, or screenshots you have saved to Files, sent to someone else, or uploaded to another service do not disappear when you delete content in HDiary. Manage those copies at their destinations.
Manage data in iCloud
To manage iCloud data, review the options available for HDiary in your device’s Apple Account and iCloud storage settings. Names and available actions can differ by system version. Read Apple’s explanation of the effects before proceeding.
Turning off sync affects subsequent syncing; it is not proof that cloud data has been deleted. Uninstalling the app also does not clear entries from iCloud. Deletion across devices and cloud copies is not guaranteed to finish at the same time.
HDiary has no developer-operated account service for managing your journal. Use the app and Apple’s system controls to manage private entries. Support can explain the process but cannot operate your Apple Account for you.
If sync or export is not working
Check that you are using the intended Apple Account, iCloud access for HDiary is available, the network is working, and iCloud has enough space. Then open the app and allow time for the system to sync.
If differences remain, preserve the existing data and any exports before contacting support. Include the app version, device and system versions, affected devices, and when the issue occurred. Do not uninstall the app or delete your only copy as a troubleshooting step.