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Diurnal vs AlbumRescue

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Diurnal compared with AlbumRescue
DetailDiurnal logo DiurnalAlbumRescue logo AlbumRescue
What it doesA native Mac notepad where everything you write becomes a task, with automatic tidying Mac app that reads Photos libraries from external drives, old Macs, damaged copies or Time Machine backups, and saves albums as folders
StageNot given Not given
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Pricing modelNot given Freemium
PricingNot given Free: scan, all lists, comparison, and 10 photos saved. Full export: USD 34 once for 2 Macs, with one year of updates.
Key features
  • Write tasks inline as natural paragraphs
  • No required dates for tasks
  • Automatic task archiving
  • Project management with deadlines
  • Google Calendar integration
  • Voice capture
  • Focus mode with Pomodoro timer
  • AI assistant integration via MCP
  • Offline sync across all Macs
  • Drag-and-drop task planning
  • Finds Photos libraries on external drives (APFS, encrypted APFS, HFS+, exFAT) and in Time Machine backups
  • Reads library database without modifying original library or backup
  • Shows which originals are on disk and which cannot be saved
  • Compares albums, folders and items between two libraries
  • Saves folders with original files, XMP sidecars and CSV report
  • Works offline with no account or cloud upload required
  • Reads change journals when database is damaged or missing
What makes it different
  • Automatic tidying eliminates manual maintenance
  • No overdue piles or red tasks
  • Native Mac performance built for one platform
  • Works offline without syncing delays
  • Combines notepad freedom with task structure
  • Reads Photos libraries from damaged backups and Time Machine copies that Photos itself cannot open
  • Shows exactly what photos are stored locally versus in iCloud before exporting
  • Exports as plain folders with XMP metadata that any app can use, not locked into Photos
  • Completely private and offline with no account, no upload, no AI
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)3 −4 (down) since last check36 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)37
Citation Flow (Majestic)2426
Referring domains (Majestic)2316

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