# afora - mental health — Understand Emotions & Patterns

> Understand Emotions & Patterns (iPhone/iPad app by Burzinski & Jaenisch GbR.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afora-mental-health/id6755129963 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Burzinski & Jaenisch GbR](https://appshunter.io/developer/1839210570)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 54 MB
- Languages: American English, German (Germany)
- Released: 2025-12-23
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/afora-mental-health/id6755129963/reviews.md

## What is afora?

afora – Your secure journal for thoughts and feelings

Capture your thoughts, track your mood, and gain valuable insights into your emotional well‑being. afora is your private space for self-reflection – fully encrypted with no compromises on privacy.

CORE FEATURES

Flexible journaling

• Quick entries with title, text, and photos

• Rich-text formatting with lists and structure

• Encrypted storage – only you have access

• Organize entries into custom folders

Mood tracking

• 7-level mood scale from “Drained” to “Glowing”

• Visualize your emotional journey

• Daily stats and long-term trends

• Discover patterns in your well‑being

Backtrack reflections

• Guided reviews of past moments

• Understand how your perspective has changed

• AI-powered questions for deeper insights

• Document your personal growth

Intelligent statistics

• Visualize your mood curves over time

• Identify correlations and patterns

• Streaks for daily journaling habits

• Detailed calendar view

Maximum privacy

• End-to-end encryption with AES-256

• Local storage – your data stays on your device

• Optional iCloud sync (encrypted)

• No server, no tracking cookies, no ads

• App lock with Face ID / Touch ID

Thoughtful details

• Widget for quick access from the Home Screen

• Siri Shortcuts for mood tracking and entries

• Dark mode and elegant design

• Fully usable offline

• Export your data at any time

WHY AFORA?

Mental health starts with awareness. afora helps you engage more mindfully with your emotions and structure your thoughts. Whether you want to reduce stress, practice gratitude, or simply capture your everyday life – afora is your daily companion.

PERFECT FOR:

• Daily journaling and self-reflection

• Mood tracking for mental well‑being

• Therapy support and documentation

• Mindfulness practice and meditation

• Personal development and goal tracking

SECURITY & DATA PRIVACY

Your privacy is our priority. All journal entries are encrypted with AES-256-GCM and stored only on your device. Neither we nor anyone else can read your entries. Optionally, you can enable encrypted backups via iCloud – full encryption is preserved.

START FOR FREE

afora is free to use with all core features. Optionally, you can unlock afora Pro for advanced features like unlimited folders, extended statistics, and premium themes.


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Download afora now and start your journey toward more mindfulness and self‑understanding.

Questions or feedback? Contact us at afora@bejaniclabs.de

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $3.99 | per month |
| Pro Anually | $34.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-01-02

- Bug fixes and minor improvements

### 1.001 — 2025-12-31

What's New
- Added App Store review request feature to improve user engagement
- Enhanced mood tracking and journal features for better user experience
- Added custom tags view for more detailed mood categorization
- Improved app lock security for enhanced privacy protection
- Enhanced configuration management for better app stability
- Added comprehensive German translations including mood descriptions, UI strings, and category names
- Improved German locale detection for better localization experience
- Updated app icon collection with new white preview icons for better visual presentation

### 1.0 — 2025-12-23

No release notes.

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