Local Journal: Private Diary

Private, local-first journaling with on device voice recording and transcription. Every entry is stored locally on your iPhone - no accounts, no tracking, nothing synced by us.

When you save or share a backup, you decide where it goes: your device or your own cloud storage.

Your journal. Your device. Nobody else. Just you and your thoughts.

Whether you journal daily or occasionally, Local Journal gets out of the way and lets you write.

FREE FEATURES • Write freely or use built-in prompts: free write, daily reflection, gratitude • Browse your entries in a clean timeline • Search instantly — everything happens on your device • Export as a text file (always free) • Light and dark mode

PREMIUM — $6.99 one-time purchase. No subscription. Ever. • Voice entry with on-device English transcription and editable transcript — your audio isn't sent to any servers • Face ID / PIN lock • Export as PDF or JSON • Import journal backups

PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No accounts • No ads • No analytics or tracking • No subscriptions • Entries are always stored locally - nothing synced by us • Backups go wherever you choose to save or share them

FAQ Is it really free? Yes. Writing, timeline, and search are free forever. Premium adds voice entry, lock, and advanced export.

Do I need an account? No. No sign-up, no login, no email. The app works entirely offline.

Where is my data stored? Your journal entries are always stored locally on your device. Local Journal has no cloud servers and nothing syncs automatically.

Can I back up my journal to the cloud? Yes, if you want to. When you save or share an export, you pick the destination — your device, or your own cloud storage like iCloud, Google Drive, or Dropbox, using your phone's share sheet. We believe you should be deliberate with your personal data and decide, each time you save or share.

Can I take my data with me? Yes. Text export is always free. PDF and JSON export are included with premium.

Is this a subscription? No. $6.99 once. Yours forever.