Jurnal - Express Yourself
For people, not algorithms
Only for iPhone
Free
iPhone
For people, not algorithms. Share photos, writing, and audio. Organize your ideas into collections and discover conversations that actually matter.
Not another social media app.
I know that's probably what you're thinking.
Honestly, I don't blame you.
Jurnal started with a simple question:
Why doesn't social media feel social anymore?
Somewhere along the way, sharing became performing. Posts became content. Conversations became engagement metrics. Instead of expressing ourselves, many of us started creating for algorithms.
I didn't build Jurnal to fix the internet.
I built it to create one place where you can step outside of it.
A place where your ideas matter more than your reach.
A place where you can simply create.
And a place where you decide who gets to see it.
Share when you want. Keep it private when you don't.
Not everything you create needs an audience.
With Jurnal, you can keep your posts just for yourself—a private space for thoughts, journals, ideas, photos, and audio—or choose to share them with your followers when you're ready.
Express yourself your way.
Write
Share thoughts, stories, journals, ideas, or anything on your mind.
Share photos
Capture moments without worrying about trends or perfect aesthetics.
Record audio
Sometimes your voice says it better than words. Record and post in seconds. No camera required.
Organize what matters.
Your interests are more than a single feed.
Create collections around your hobbies, travels, fitness, recipes, photography, books, projects, or anything else. Build ideas over time instead of letting them disappear into an endless timeline.
Discover intentionally.
Explore people through shared interests, not popularity.
Find conversations that matter to you, discover new perspectives, and connect over ideas instead of viral moments.
Built differently.
• Choose whether a post is private or shared with followers
• Public like counts stay hidden
• Writing, photos, and audio all in one place
• Organize posts into custom collections
• Follow topics and people you care about
• Designed for thoughtful expression instead of endless scrolling
Jurnal isn't trying to be the next big social platform.
It's trying to be a better one.
Bug and design fixes
The developer, Eli Daniels, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
Accessibility
The developer has not yet indicated which accessibility features this app supports. Learn More
Information
- Seller
- Eli Daniels
- Size
- 45.8 MB
- Category
- Social Networking
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 16.6 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
13+
- 13+
- Infrequent
Realistic Violence
Profanity or Crude Humor
Mature or Suggestive Themes
Horror/Fear Themes
Medical Treatment information
Guns or Other Weapons
Contains
User-Generated Content
Health or Wellness Topics
Social Media
- Copyright
- © 2026 Eli Daniels