Local Journal: Private Diary

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.