The Guide to DailyBean’s Custom Blocks & Special Blocks

Are basic blocks not enough? Level up your journaling with Custom Blocks tailored to your taste and Special Blocks that sync your data automatically.

Mar 09, 2026Monica
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DailyBean offers more than just the basic blocks. With Custom Blocks, you can add a personal touch to your diary, while Special Blocks take the hassle out of manual logging. Whether you’re building a unique routine or letting the app gather pieces of your day automatically, these advanced features turn ordinary records into a special archive. Explore how to make DailyBean truly yours.

Is DailyBean Customizable?

Yes, beyond our Basic Blocks, DailyBean is fully customizable so that you can create and add personalized activities. Just like the basics, a simple tap on your custom icon is all it takes to make your daily records even richer.

Think about tracking your daily vitamins or creating a dedicated spot for walks with your pet. You can keep the signature one tap simplicity of DailyBean while tailoring the details to fit your lifestyle perfectly.

Create Your Custom Block in 1 Minute

1.Click the [Settings] icon in the top right corner of the record screen.
2.Select [New Block] - [Custom] - [Add].
3.Enter the block name.
4.Add icons that fit within that block.
5.Save to create a one-of-a-kind block just for you.

Can I Record Exercise and Sleep Automatically?

We all have those days when manual logging feels like a chore. That’s where Special Blocks come in. This smart feature syncs with other apps to pull in data automatically without any extra tapping.

Syncing your health data is more than just collecting numbers. it’s about finding the why behind your mood. DailyBean helps you understand your condition whether a lack of sleep made you extra sensitive or a post-workout endorphin rush boosted your day.

DailyBean Special Blocks

Steps & Exercise: Sync with your Health app to automatically record your active life. Use the Analysis Report to discover patterns, like how your mood improves on workout days.
Sleep: Automatically import your bedtime, wake-up time, and total sleep duration. As data builds up, DailyBean reveals how your sleep patterns influence your emotions.
Menstruation: Analyze your average cycle and duration to track emotional patterns tied to hormonal changes.
Music: Connect your Apple Music account. The songs that fueled your day will become the soulful soundtrack of your diary.

Design Your Day with DailyBean

Whether you’re an iOS or Android user, everyone is welcome. Are you ready to record your day in the most you way possible? Click the button below to get started right now.

DailyBean FAQ

Q. My record screen is getting cluttered with too many blocks!
A. Simply hide the blocks you don’t use often on the [Customize] page. Your data remains safely stored while your screen stays clean and organized.

Q. I synced my health data but want to disconnect it. How?
A. You can manage your data syncing ON/OFF anytime under [My Info - Settings - Health Data].

Q. Are Custom and Special Blocks free?
A. Yes. Creating both Custom and Special Blocks is completely free. However, if you want deeper insights and precise analysis of your sleep or exercise data, we highly recommend trying the Premium Pass!

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