Conviction
Shadow Work & Pattern Journal
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases
iPhone
Free private voice journal that spots your shadow patterns. CBT, somatic grounding, and shadow work tools. Everything encrypted on your phone. Data stays on your phone.
The journal that turns your thoughts into understanding.
Talk or type. Your voice becomes structured entries on your device. No server ever sees your words. Conviction spots the patterns you miss, surfaces what keeps showing up, and gives you structured tools to work with what you find.
VOICE-FIRST JOURNALING
Just hit record. Your spoken thoughts become structured journal entries. Talk on your commute, during a walk, or at 11pm when something needs to come out. Voice transcription happens entirely on your phone. Nothing leaves your device.
PATTERN RECOGNITION
Every time you write, Conviction searches your full history to find what keeps showing up. It connects entries over months, spots recurring loops, shadow patterns, and emotional shifts you couldn't see in the moment. Powered by on-device Apple Intelligence.
27 EMOTIONS CONSIDERED
Every entry can be analyzed for 27 specific emotions. Not just positive or negative, but specific: guilt vs. shame, nostalgia vs. grief, excitement vs. anxiety. Mood Flow shows how your emotional patterns shift over time.
FOUR THERAPEUTIC TOOLKITS
Self-guided tools grounded in evidence-based approaches:
- The Mirror: CBT thought reframing and cognitive defusion
- Safe Harbor: Somatic grounding, breathing exercises, body scans
- Pattern Lab: Chain analysis and trigger mapping
- The Council: Mindfulness, assertiveness and validation skills
SHADOW WORK
Guided reflections grounded in psychological principles. Notice recurring patterns across your entries: people-pleasing, self-sabotage, inner critic loops. Conviction turns detected patterns into trackable goals.
MOMENTUM, NOT STREAKS
Four levels from Idle to Peak. Your momentum cools gradually when you're away, never snaps to zero. Miss a day. Miss a week. Your progress doesn't reset.
COMPLETE PRIVACY
Your journal is encrypted with AES-256 on your device. Unlock with Face ID. All AI processing runs on-device through Apple Intelligence. iCloud backups are encrypted before they leave your phone with a key only you hold. We cannot read your entries.
ANALYTICS & INSIGHTS
- Mood tracking with line and area charts
- Mood Flow transition visualization
- Biorhythm and cosmic rhythm tracking
- Word cloud and frequency analysis
- Apple Health integration (sleep, HRV, steps, workouts)
YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES
No account required. No login. Works from the first moment you open it, even in airplane mode. Export your data anytime. Delete your account and receive a report of exactly what was removed. Aligned with GDPR compliance.
Start your 30-day free trial with every feature unlocked. No credit card required.
Ratings & Reviews
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- Introduced free tier with unlimited journals, unlimited journal entries, full access to integration tools, base export/import functionality and base analytics features
- Introduced pro tier via one-time payment and lifetime access to Apple Intelligence-related advanced analytics features for shadow work, iCloud backups and Apple Health integration
- Added iCloud auto-backup (only pro tier)
- Various layout and appearance refinements for a more consistent app feeling
- Bug fix which resulted in duplicate shuffle button in question journal entry flow
The developer, Phillip Paul, 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:
- Health & Fitness
- Contact Info
- Identifiers
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- User Content
- Usage Data
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Phillip Paul
- Size
- 289.2 MB
- Category
- Health & Fitness
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 26.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
16+
- 16+
- Contains
Unrestricted Web Access
User-Generated Content
Health or Wellness Topics
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Conviction Monthly Subscription $5.00
- Conviction Annual Subscription $50.00
- Copyright
- © 2026 Phillip Paul