Today we’re excited to introduce Prompt Packs in Day One, a new way for you to explore meaningful topics and keep your journaling habit going strong. We know one of the biggest challenges in journaling is simply knowing what to write about. Prompt Packs help remove that barrier by giving you a meaningful starting point each time you open Day One.
Prompt Packs are now available in Day One for iPhone and iPad (version 2025.17) and Day One for Android (version 2025.19). Coming soon to Day One for the web.
What are Prompt Packs?
Prompt Packs are themed collections of journaling prompts on topics like gratitude, reflection, mindfulness, creativity, and more. Each pack gives you a set of prompts you can answer, track your progress through, and assign to a specific journal. Prompt Packs provide a more guided journaling experience, so instead of facing a blank page, you’re invited to respond, reflect, and explore at your own pace.
What You Can Do with Prompt Packs
- Browse a growing library of themed journal prompts.
- Save favorites to your personal prompt library.
- Track progress with a visual progress bar for each pack.
- Assign Prompt Packs to specific journals for focused writing.
Fresh Prompt Packs, Added Regularly
We’ll continue releasing new themed Prompt Packs each month, so you’ll always have fresh ideas to explore and new ways to keep your journaling practice engaging. Each new pack introduces thoughtful prompts designed to spark reflection, inspire creativity, and encourage meaningful writing.
Language Availability
Prompt Packs are currently available in English only. They’re automatically enabled on devices set to English. If your device is set to another language, you can still try Prompt Packs today by toggling them on in Settings > Prompt Packs. We’re actively working to expand support to more languages in the future.
Getting Started with Prompt Packs in Day One
To get started with Prompt Packs, you’ll need either an iPhone or iPad using Day One (version 2025.17 or higher), or an Android device using Day One (version 2025.19 or higher).
- After updating to the latest version of Day One, tap the new Prompts tab in the lower toolbar between Journals and More.
- Browse Prompt Packs by tapping the Prompt Pack name. Try answering a prompt.
- Add your favorite Prompt Packs to your My Prompts library by tapping the + My Prompts button. Tap Done. Back on the Prompts screen, tap My Prompts to view prompt packs you’ve added to your library.
- You can also use the three-dot menu. Tap Select Journal to assign the prompt pack to a specific journal.
Tip: Selecting a journal will give the prompt pack the same background color as the color of your selected journal.
- Once you’ve used Prompt Packs, we’d love your feedback! Let us know what you think here.
Try Prompt Packs in Day One Today
The Day One journaling app makes it easy to build and maintain a daily journaling habit. Prompt Packs are here to keep you motivated with thoughtful themes like gratitude, mindfulness, and creativity, and more.
FAQs
What are Prompt Packs?
Prompt Packs are curated collections of themed journal prompts in Day One. They’re designed to help you find inspiration and explore different areas of your life, from gratitude to mindfulness, creativity, and more.
How can Prompt Packs improve my journaling practice?
Prompt Packs give you a clear starting point, helping you move past writer’s block and encouraging you to explore new perspectives. They’re designed to keep your journaling fresh, engaging, and deeply personal.
Where can I find Prompt Packs?
After updating to Day One for iOS version 2025.17, or your Day One for Android 2025.19, you’ll see a new Prompts tab in the bottom toolbar, between Journals and More (if your device is set to English). If your device is not set to English, you can enable Prompt Packs in Settings. If you need a tutorial, check out our blog post with more instructions.
Can I use Prompt Packs on all my devices?
Prompt Packs are currently available on iOS and Android. Support for other platforms, including web, is planned for a future update.
Are Prompt Packs available in other languages besides English?
For the initial launch, Prompt Packs are currently only available in English. We’re working to bring translations for other languages in future updates.
Can I save my favorite prompts?
Yes. Tap + My Prompts to save individual prompts to your personal prompt library, making them easy to revisit anytime.
Can I assign prompts to a specific journal?
Yes. You can assign a Prompt Pack to a particular journal. The Prompt Pack will then adopt your journal’s color for a more cohesive look.
How does progress tracking work?
Each Prompt Pack includes a progress bar showing how many prompts you’ve answered, making it easy to track your progress over time.
What if I don’t want to see Prompt Packs in Day One?
If prompted writing isn’t your style, you can toggle off the Prompts tab in Settings to hide Prompt Packs and the Prompts tab from your journal.
I’ve updated, but I still don’t see Prompt Packs. What should I do?
If you’re currently running Day One for iPhone or iPad (version 2025.17 or higher) or Day One for Android (version 2025.19 or higher) and you still don’t see Prompt Packs, visit Settings > Prompt Packs to toggle them on. If your device language isn’t set to English, Prompt Packs aren’t enabled by default.
Which Prompt Pack should I start with?
It depends on your goals. If you’re looking to focus on gratitude, start with a Gratitude Pack. Want to explore mindfulness? Try a Mindfulness Pack. If you’re completely new, you might try the About Me pack to explore your personal bio. You can browse the full library to see which theme resonates most with you right now.
Can I upload my own Prompt Packs?
Not yet, but we’re working on functionality that will allow you to create your own custom Prompt Packs. Stay tuned for updates.
Are you open to Prompt Pack creator collaborations?
Yes. We’d love to hear from authors, journaling coaches, mental health professionals, educators, and other content creators with ideas for Prompt Packs. Please contact us here and select “Content Development” to share how you’d like to partner with Day One.
