Loved by over 120,000 people — tired of social media? Gather around the Bonfire.
■ What is Bonfire?
Bonfire is an anonymous diary app where you can write your thoughts while listening to soothing campfire sounds.
No names, no profile pictures, and no comment sections.
There is only an "empathy" button.
From happy moments to difficult days, gently record your feelings by the campfire.
■ Perfect for you if...
You're tired of social media
You want to build a journaling habit
You want to be heard without needing replies
You want to relax before bed
You tend to bottle up stress
You want a safe, anonymous place to write
■ Key Features
Anonymous & Safe
No registration required. Start right away without an account.
Choose to make your entries public or private.
Connect Through Empathy
No comments — just an empathy button.
Express your feelings with over 18 reaction icons.
Soothing Campfire Sounds
Realistic campfire audio and beautiful background music gently create a relaxing atmosphere.
The ambiance automatically changes between day and night.
Beautiful Camp Backgrounds
Choose from over 18 stunning background themes:
Mt. Fuji, aurora, cherry blossoms, starry skies, lakeside, and more.
Daily Missions
Complete daily missions and collect firewood points.
■ Premium Features
Ad-free experience
No character limit
All background themes unlocked
Calendar view
Diary editing
Block specific words
AI filter that automatically hides negative entries
All background music unlocked
Passcode lock
■ Supported Languages
Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese
■ Contact Us
Feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app Settings.
Terms of Use: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/privacy/
I highly recommend this app. It really does feel peaceful and comfortable with the bonfire crackling. If you’re going through a hard time - try this app. It’ll soothe you. It’s a place to go to write your thoughts/feelings. The bonfire crackling makes you wish you could really be there. It’s fun.
v5.4.6
• Announcements, the Terms of Use, and the Privacy Policy now follow your display language
• Fixed an issue where the close button could not be tapped when opening pages such as the Terms of Use
• Other minor bug fixes
Thank you for using Bonfire!
Version 5.4.6
The developer, Yuto Otani, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
Identifiers
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Identifiers
Usage Data
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Contact Info
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
Seller
Yuto Otani
Size
93.7 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
iPod touch Requires iOS 14.1 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
Infrequent Cartoon or Fantasy Violence Realistic Violence Profanity or Crude Humor Mature or Suggestive Themes Alcohol, Tobacco, Drug Use or References Sexual Content or Nudity
