Local Journal: Private Diary

Private, local-first journaling with on-device voice recording and transcription. No accounts. No tracking. Just your thoughts.

Your journal. Your device. Nobody else.

Local Journal is a private diary that stores everything on your iPhone — no cloud, no accounts, no tracking. 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 transcription — your audio isn't sent to any servers • Face ID / PIN lock • Export as PDF or JSON • Import backups to restore or move your journal

PRIVACY BY DESIGN • No account required • No ads • No analytics or tracking • You stay in control of your data

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.

Where is my data stored? On your device. We don’t store your data.

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.