Your thoughts deserve a safe space.
DrawerJournal is a private diary and mindfulness journal that lets you capture your thoughts, feelings, and daily moments — right when they happen. No cloud uploads, no sign-ups. Just you and your words, stored safely on your device.
Ever wanted to write something down but forgot it hours later? With DrawerJournal, you can jot down thoughts in seconds, building a personal timeline of your day. It’s journaling made effortless.
Write in the moment, then look back days later. Even on days when “nothing happened,” you might be surprised to find how much was actually on your mind. That quiet self-reflection is where real growth begins.
Here’s what makes DrawerJournal special:
DrawerJournal is a completely offline journal in a beautiful timeline format. Your entries never leave your device — there are no servers, no accounts, and no way for anyone else to read your private reflections. Write freely with photos, and keep it simple. We designed it so that anyone can start journaling in under a minute.
Whether you use it as a daily diary, a gratitude notebook, a mood tracker, or a quick memo pad — DrawerJournal adapts to your life. Give it a try.
Features:
• Timeline Notes with Photos & Audio
Each entry is timestamped automatically, creating a chronological flow of your day. Attach photos and voice memos to bring your memories to life. Write during your commute, lunch break, or quiet moments before bed. Your posts line up like a personal feed — a safe, private timeline just for you.
• Organize with Labels
Use labels (tags) to group entries by theme across any date. Family moments, health tracking, travel memories, work reflections — categorize anything and revisit it effortlessly. Create, edit, and assign labels anytime. Build a system that fits your life.
• Voice Recording
Capture sounds along with your writing. Record the ambient music of a café, rain on a window, or fireworks in the distance. Listening back transports you to that exact moment. You can even keep a voice diary before sleep — no bright screen needed. You can also keep entries by voice.
• Privacy Lock
This is your space, and yours alone. Lock the app with Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. Even if your phone is lost, your journal stays private. All data is stored locally — nothing goes online, ever. Write without holding back. Unlock your thoughts in a space no one else can see.
• Powerful Search
Find any entry instantly by keyword. Jump back to a memory from months ago or locate an important note in seconds. Never worry about losing track of something you wrote. View your entries by date and time to notice patterns in your thoughts and growth over time.
• Beautiful Customization
Choose from multiple fonts, adjust text size, and pick a theme color that feels right. Dark mode keeps things comfortable at night. Set a personal background image to make your journal truly yours. A simple diary becomes something special with just a small touch of personality.
DrawerJournal can be your daily diary, a mindful writing space, a gratitude journal, a scrapbook of memories, or simply a place to think out loud. We kept the design minimal on purpose — so you can focus on what matters: your thoughts.
We built DrawerJournal hoping to hear, “This is exactly the app I was looking for.” We hope it becomes a quiet, meaningful part of your everyday life.
Privacy Policy: https://toastplanet.com/drawerjournal/privacy
Terms of Use: https://toastplanet.com/drawerjournal/terms
Sorry I couldn’t put the title on this review once I started to write about it but to let you know that this is a great nice app iam enjoy it very very much I want this app it will keep up the things that I have done in the pass it has a great writing and it keep pictures also I recommend whoever wants a great app this is the one to get trust me
Please add iCloud sync
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This app is exactly what I’ve been looking for. Simple timestamp journaling that looks like I’m chatting with myself. 😂 The only downside is that I don’t like having to manually backup my journal. If you could make an iCloud sync or something like that, with just a press of a button, that’d be perfect and much more convenient.And a time travel button would be awesome as well! One click and you’ll be taken to a random entry from the past. I always love that kinda stuff.Thank you 🙏🏼
Developer Response
Thank you for using DrawerJournal.iCloud sync has been by far our most requested feature.Thank you for waiting. Version 9.4.0, released on July 20, 2026, adds iCloud sync. Your journal syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in to the same Apple Account. It is a Premium feature, available with either the subscription or the one-time purchase.It is still in beta, so you may run into rough edges. If you notice anything, please let us know through the in-app contact form.Give it a try if you like. Thanks for sticking with us.
Just one thing!
Longi loha
Whenever I want to write down something, I enjoy using this app. Easy to access. But, the sync with other devices should be available because this is a journal app, it should be easier to access from all other devices. Thank you!
Developer Response
Thank you for using DrawerJournal.You asked to be able to move between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.Thank you for waiting. Version 9.4.0, released on July 20, 2026, adds iCloud sync. Your journal syncs automatically across iPhone, iPad, and Mac signed in to the same Apple Account. It is a Premium feature, available with either the subscription or the one-time purchase.It is still in beta, so you may run into rough edges. If you notice anything, please let us know through the in-app contact form.Give it a try if you like. Thanks for sticking with us.
Really good app journaling app
Al emoji
I just wish they had a drawing section where you can like draw or had your own little notes with your pens and pencils but other than that, the app is really good
Thank you for using DrawerJournal.
This update includes the following.
- Switching between dates on the timeline is now faster, especially if you have written many entries
- Fixed other minor issues
We hope you continue to enjoy DrawerJournal.
Version 9.5.2
The developer, ToastPlanet Inc., 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:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Linked to You
The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:
Location
Identifiers
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Data Not Linked to You
The following data may be collected but it is not linked to your identity:
Purchases
Usage Data
Diagnostics
Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More
The developer indicated that this app supports the following accessibility features. Learn More
Supported Features
Larger Text
Dark Interface
Sufficient Contrast
Information
Seller
ToastPlanet Inc.
Size
40.6 MB
Category
Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPhone Requires iOS 16.4 or later.
iPad Requires iPadOS 16.4 or later.
Mac Requires macOS 13.3 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
