Needs encryption and iCloud back up and sync

I have not used this app except to look around at the features. So I cant commend on how well it functions. But I did noticed some very important features missing form the app that in my book makes it a poor designed app.

Even though the developer added a password lock, it lacks AES 128, 192, or 256 bit encryption. No encryption equals no real security of your personal information. Anyone with a little know how and right software could break in easily.

If you enter private personal information that you would like to keep safe from others, or you are a professional and use a journal/chronicle for recording or making notes, this app not for you.

Of course even 256 bit encoding is weak if people use a simply password. It is recommended to use a combination of a minimum of 8 random (mix of upper and lower case letters and special characters) characters. I always use 12.

I cant emphasize enough the need for high encryption and high strength password when it comes to keeping private information private. With a good back up system.

Which leads me to the next problem with this app. Sadly, this app also lacks cloud backup. It allows you to export a back up file via text, e-mail, notes, and others, but no cloud. Not good at all!

Why? Since there is no icloud (or cloud of any kind) back up, synchronization between devices is not possible. Which means that you cant use the app in your iPhone and iPad and have the entries migrate to each devise to synchronize the entries. Limiting you to only using one device. And with no automatic backup to a cloud after each entry or modification, if you lose your device or it gets stolen, all the information you entered that was not backed up manually will be lost for good. Unacceptable!

This app has a lot of promise but as of right now, it is not an app for serious journaling.

With that said, I do like the ability to add pictures to your entries. Nice!

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