Simple Journal: Private Diary
Locked, No Ads, Mental Health
Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Capture your thoughts in a private, minimalist journal. Zero ads, biometric lock, and photo support. Build a daily habit and protect your memories safely offline.
Welcome to Simple Journal, a minimalist and beautifully designed diary app crafted to help you capture your thoughts, memories, and daily reflections without the clutter.
We believe that journaling should be a private, peaceful experience. That is why Simple Journal is 100% ad-free, works entirely offline, and requires no account. Your data stays on your device, exactly where it belongs.
FREE FEATURES:
Minimalist Design
A calm, modern interface designed specifically to keep you focused on writing. No clutter, no distractions, just you and your thoughts.
Photo Attachments
A picture is worth a thousand words. Seamlessly attach images from your camera roll directly to your journal entries to capture visual memories alongside your reflections.
Markdown Formatting
Express yourself clearly. Use simple markdown syntax to easily add bold text, italics, and bulleted lists to your daily notes.
100% Offline & Private
Simple Journal lives exclusively on your device. We do not use servers, we do not require an account, and your data never leaves your phone.
Swipe & Organize
Effortlessly manage your diary timeline with intuitive gestures. Quickly swipe to delete or long-press on entries for fast management.
Dark Mode Ready
Beautifully adapts to your phone’s system light and dark modes for comfortable late-night writing and reflection.
SIMPLE JOURNAL PRO (Premium Subscription):
Upgrade to Pro to unlock advanced privacy and personalization features while supporting independent development:
Biometric Privacy Lock
Keep prying eyes out. Lock your entire journal securely behind Face ID, Touch ID, or your device passcode.
30-Day Writing Heatmap
Build a consistent habit. Visually track your journaling consistency over the last month with an elegant activity heatmap.
9 Custom Themes
Personalize your diary. Choose from a curated palette of beautiful, modern color themes to match your personal aesthetic.
Secure TXT Export
Future-proof your memories. Export your entire journal into a plain text (.txt) file at any time to back it up or save it to your computer.
Experience a cleaner way to write. Download Simple Journal today and start your private journaling journey.
Eula for in app purchases:
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The developer, Sick App Developers GmbH, 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 Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
- Purchases
- Identifiers
- Diagnostics
Accessibility
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Information
- Seller
- Sick App Developers GmbH
- Size
- 35.6 MB
- Category
- Lifestyle
- Compatibility
Requires iOS 13.0 or later.
- iPhone
Requires iOS 13.0 or later. - iPad
Requires iPadOS 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+
- In-App Purchases
Yes
- Simple Journal Premium Monthly $1.99
- Simple Journal Premium Yearly $14.99
- Copyright
- © Sick App Developers GmbH 2026