Apps Like Truly Private Journaling for iPhone and iPad
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ALTERD: Altered States Journal
Alterd LLC
Record thoughts, share insights, explore
Journaling & Capture Pick a state each time you enter the . Capture thoughts, notes, and media. AI analyzes entries to provide insights and track progress. Share reflections with a supportive community.

Glimpse - Voice Journal
Get a Glimpse, LLC
Speak and with AI feedback
Record notes to create transcribed entries. Speak naturally without typing. Generate AI-powered summaries of daily, weekly, or monthly entries with purchased tokens. Reflect on thoughts and memories through conversational journaling.


GraceNotes – Gratitude Journal
WERAISER TECH SDN. BHD.
Reflect on thoughts and capture moments
Journaling with daily prompts for reflection and . Capture moments in notes and create visual Light Cards with verses and design. Add personalized widgets for reminders. Track progress through daily entries and visual representations.

Simple Daily Diary
Dmytro Vynokurov
Write entries and track your moments
Create and organize entries with custom titles. Choose from 20+ color themes to personalize the journal. View and revisit past entries to recall meaningful moments.

Murmur: Private Magic Journal
Darby Tarlow
Reflect, record, and explore insights
Record audio entries and write reflections. Access daily and guided prompts for structured journaling. Receive AI-generated insights to identify patterns and understand emotions. Securely store entries with end-to-end encryption.

Diarly: Diary, Private Journal
Krzysztof Nowak
Start your day with focus, end it
Helps users start each day with a prompt based on weather, location, or calendar events. Track mood, plans, and add photos. Reflect on the day, capture thoughts, and sync entries across devices automatically.



Prompted Journal - Shadow Work
OATMEAL APPS PTE. LTD.
Write daily prompts and reflect on
Daily provides structured prompts for self-reflection and personal growth. Users can write responses, track progress over time, and revisit past entries. Prompts are designed to encourage thoughtful writing and self-discovery.

Luna diary
Cachalot
Record entries with moon phase tracking
Track emotions and thoughts with moon phases or emojis. Log daily reflections, set gratitude prompts, and view mood patterns over time. Sync entries with lunar cycles for a calming, reflective journaling experience.

Mimito Journal: Smart Diary
Marco Caldera
Write entries, set reminders, and track progress
Journal "Create private entries with encryption and optional PIN lock. Use customizable templates for daily reflections. Export notes and set recurring reminders for entries."

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