Why "haru"?

"haru" means "one day" in Korean.

We named this app haru because every day — no matter how quiet or messy — deserves to be remembered, reflected on, and honored.

Some days you need to write. Some days you just need someone to listen. haru is here for both — to help you feel seen, heard, and understood, one day at a time.

How to Use haru

Your Personal Diary Companion

Getting Started

1️⃣

Create Your Account

Sign up with your email and password, verify with an 8-digit code, and you're all set!

2️⃣

Choose Your View

Calendar View for monthly overview or Timeline View for chronological entries

📸 Screenshot: Sign up & Calendar/Timeline View Toggle

Writing Your First Entry

Click the + button to begin. Write up to 3 entries per day - quality over quantity.

Choose Your Mood

Select an emoji that represents how you're feeling today

📸 Screenshot: New Entry with Mood Selection

Two Ways to Write

Journal Mode

Traditional Writing

Add a title, write freely, attach photos. Perfect when you know what to say.

📸 Journal Mode UI

Chat Mode

Conversational Writing

Let haru guide you with thoughtful questions. Great when you need help getting started.

📸 AI Chat Mode UI

Switch between modes anytime, even mid-entry!

📸 Screenshot: Mode Switch Button in Action

Smart Features

Auto-Summary

haru creates a concise summary capturing key insights and emotions

Reflection

Click "Chat with haru" after writing to explore your entry deeper

Timeline Summaries

See quick summaries for scanning in Timeline view

📸 Screenshot: AI Summary & Reflection Example

Viewing Your Entries

Calendar View

See your month with mood emojis, spot patterns, view multiple entries per day

📸 Screenshot: Calendar View with Mood Emojis

Timeline View

Scroll through entries chronologically with AI summaries

📸 Screenshot: Timeline View with AI Summaries

Entry Panel

Read and navigate between entries, click maximize button to open edit page

📸 Screenshot: Entry Panel (Side Panel)

Organizing Your Entries

Adding Photos

Drag & drop or click to add images (max 5MB each)

📸 Screenshot: Photo Upload UI

Editing Entries

Click maximize button in entry panel to open edit page, changes save automatically

📸 Screenshot: Entry Editing

💡

Pro Tips & Best Practices

Make the Most of 3 Daily Entries

Morning intentions, afternoon moments, evening reflections

Talk with haru

Use Chat mode when stuck, ask follow-ups for deeper insights

Build a Sustainable Habit

Set consistent time, don't force it, quality over quantity

Understanding Limits

3️⃣

Daily Entry Limit (3 per day)

This gentle limit encourages meaningful reflection and sustainable habits

Photo Limits

Max 5MB per photo

Common Questions

Can I write about past dates?

Yes! Click any date on the calendar to write an entry for that day.

What happens to my AI conversations?

All conversations are saved privately with your entry.

There's no "right" way to journal. Whether you write novels or single sentences, use AI or don't, haru is here to support your journey.

Happy journaling! 💕