What is Day One
Overview
Day One is a subscription-based journaling app for iOS, macOS, Android and web that helps users record text, photos, audio and metadata in private journals.
The app offers syncing, prompts, templates, encryption and multi-device access under the Day One Premium subscription.
Who this guide is for
This guide explains how to cancel Day One subscriptions in India, what to expect after cancellation, refund options and your consumer rights.
It covers purchases made via Apple App Store, Google Play and directly via the Day One website.
How to cancel Day One
Apple App Store (iOS / macOS)
- Open the App Store and tap your Apple ID profile.
- Go to Subscriptions, find Day One, and select Cancel Subscription.
- Confirm cancellation in the App Store interface; automatic renewal will stop.
Google Play Store (Android)
- Open Google Play or the Day One app and go to Manage Subscription.
- Select Day One and tap Cancel Subscription, then confirm any prompts.
- Google Play will process the cancellation; you retain access until period end.
Web (Day One website / Stripe)
- Sign in to your Day One account and open Account Settings or the Premium subscription section.
- Manage or cancel the subscription; account settings will open the Stripe billing interface for web purchases.
- Follow the on-screen cancellation steps to stop automatic renewal.
Official Day One instructions: View, change or cancel your Premium subscription.
What happens when you cancel
Access and billing
Cancellation stops automatic renewal; you keep Premium features until the end of the current billing period.
No new charges occur after cancellation, but previously billed time remains available until expiry.
Data and account specifics
Your journal data remains in your account after cancellation unless you delete it manually.
Day One provides encryption and account controls, but terms indicate the company is not obligated to store content indefinitely - back up important entries.
Will I get a refund?
Apple App Store purchases
Refunds for App Store purchases must be requested via Apple’s Report a Problem process and follow Apple’s terms and decisions.
Day One refers users to Apple for App Store refund requests; the developer cannot directly refund App Store charges.
Google Play purchases
Refunds for Google Play subscriptions must be requested through Google Play’s refund workflow and are subject to Google’s policies.
Day One cannot issue Google Play refunds directly for transactions processed by Google.
Web (direct) purchases via Stripe
Subscriptions purchased through the Day One website are refundable within 14 days of purchase or renewal by contacting Day One support within that timeframe.
Outside that 14-day window, refunds are considered case-by-case and generally not guaranteed under the company’s terms.
Day One plans and pricing
Pricing summary
The following in-app prices for India are official for purchases made via Apple App Store (iOS/macOS) as of early 2026.
Promotional or temporary prices reported by users may vary and are not standard.
| Plan | Price (INR) | Period | Features |
| Day One Premium (1 Month) | ₹999 | Monthly | Unlimited photos, video, audio, sync, prompts, templates, encryption |
| Day One Premium (Yearly) | ₹4,999 | Annual | Same Premium features billed once per year |
Your consumer rights in India
Digital subscriptions
India’s Consumer Protection and e-commerce rules generally do not mandate refunds for digital subscriptions; refunds and cancellation terms are governed by the platform (Apple/Google) or the vendor’s policy.
For digital goods like Day One Premium, expect platform policies to determine refund eligibility unless local law provides otherwise.
Right of withdrawal for goods
Day One’s 14-day statutory right of withdrawal applies to physical goods sold by the company, not to app subscriptions.
See the company’s return/withdrawal information: Right of withdrawal (company page).
Customer experiences
Positive feedback
Users praise Day One for privacy and security features such as end-to-end encryption, passcode/FaceID and the ability to restore deleted entries.
Features like On This Day, multiple journals, calendar view and prompts receive high satisfaction compared with some alternatives.
Negative feedback
Some users report data loss or missing entries and recommend maintaining external backups of critical content.
Other complaints include syncing issues, occasional crashes, and frustrating editing behavior; these have prompted some users to consider switching apps.
Documentation checklist
What to gather before cancelling
- Purchase receipt or order confirmation email (App Store, Google Play or web receipt).
- Screenshot of active subscription in the App Store / Google Play / Day One account settings.
- Account email used for Day One and device details (model, OS version).
What to include in refund/contact requests
- Transaction ID, purchase date and billing period.
- Clear explanation of the request and any supporting screenshots or logs.
Common mistakes
Expecting Day One to refund platform purchases
Users often contact Day One for refunds for App Store or Google Play purchases; platform purchases must be refunded through Apple or Google respectively.
For App Store or Google Play transactions, start with the platform’s refund process rather than the app developer.
Not confirming cancellation or missing the right place
Canceling in the Day One app does not always cancel an App Store or Google Play subscription; use the platform’s subscription manager for those purchases.
Also confirm cancellation completion - check the platform subscription page or email confirmation to be sure renewal is stopped.
Comparative recap
At-a-glance comparison
| Aspect | Apple App Store | Google Play | Website (Direct) |
| How to cancel | App Store > Apple ID > Subscriptions > Cancel | Google Play or Day One app > Manage Subscription > Cancel | Day One account settings > Manage subscription (Stripe) > Cancel |
| Refund request | Request via Apple Report a Problem | Request via Google Play refund workflow | Contact Day One support within 14 days for possible refund |
| Access after cancel | Access until end of billing period | Access until end of billing period | Access until end of billing period |
| Who decides refund | Apple | Google | Day One / Stripe (company discretion within policy) |
After cancelling
Backup recommendations
Export or backup important entries before the subscription expires to ensure you retain local copies.
Use screenshots, exports or the app’s export functionality if available; do not rely on the app as the sole copy for critical content.
Helpful links
Official Day One subscription management and cancellation guide: Day One: View, change or cancel your Premium subscription.
Company withdrawal/returns information (physical goods): Company right of withdrawal.
Address
Company mailing address
PO Box 1360, Windham, ME 04062, USA.
Support and contact note
For account-specific issues, sign in to your Day One account and use the app or website help options; platform purchases should be managed via Apple or Google where applicable.