# Monologue

> Journal like you're texting

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id352283595](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id352283595)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id352283595`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Minima Software
- **Category:** Lifestyle
- **Rating:** 4.80 / 5 (66 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1.2
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-06
- **First published:** 2010-02-18
- **Size:** 4.08 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-24
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/monologue/id352283595)
- **Website:** [https://www.monologueapp.com](https://www.monologueapp.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.monologueapp.com/privacy/](https://www.monologueapp.com/privacy/)

## Description

Monologue makes journaling feel like texting: type and send notes that get grouped by time, so your entries resemble chat threads. You can reply to older entries and organize related notes into stories for easy storytelling.

It supports commenting on webpages in Safari via the iOS Share extension and keeps everything private on-device—your entries never leave your phone.

## Rankings

- #155,964 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise Monologue for its clean, minimalist design and its unique timeline, text-message style journaling that makes it easy to capture thoughts quickly. The ability to revisit and reply to past entries is highly valued. Common requests include adding images, cloud backups/export options (PDF/JSON, iCloud), and addressing privacy concerns. Occasional bugs are noted. Overall, the app’s strength lies in its interface and journaling approach, with growth centered on feature enhancements rather than redesign.

### Pros

- Clean, minimalist UI that keeps distractions to a minimum.
- Timeline / texting-style journaling that feels like having a conversation with yourself across time.
- Quick, easy entry flow that makes it great for jotting thoughts rapidly.
- Ability to revisit and reply to past entries, helping you see your thoughts over time.

### Cons

- No support for images/photos (missing media attachments).
- Privacy/data handling concerns; some reviews worry about data collection/sharing.
- Lacks built-in cloud backups and easy export options (no iCloud backup; requests for PDF/JSON export).
- Occasional reliability bugs (e.g., paste-and-add sometimes not appearing, minor UI glitches).

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