Local Journal: Private Diary
Offline journal with voice
Only for iPhone
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPhone. Not verified for macOS.
iPhone
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.
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The developer, CK Creative and Consulting LLC, 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 Not Collected
The developer does not collect any data from this app.
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Information
- Seller
- CK Creative and Consulting LLC
- Size
- 38 MB
- Category
- Productivity
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPod touch
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - Mac
Requires macOS 11.0 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later. - Apple Vision
Requires visionOS 1.0 or later.
- iPhone
- Languages
- English
- Age Rating
4+
- 4+
- Contains
User-Generated Content
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Premium $6.99
- Copyright
- © 2026 CK Creative and Consulting LLC