Aloud: Voice Journal & Diary
Speak. It writes. Private AI.
About
This app allows you to record journal entries by speaking, automatically transcribing your words into written text. It uses AI to generate titles, identify moods, and provide weekly summaries. All data is processed on-device for maximum privacy.
What's New in Aloud
2.3.1
September 2, 2026
Aloud 2.3.1 — your Apple Watch recordings, where they belong. FIXED • Recordings made on Apple Watch now arrive in your journal. They were reaching your iPhone but never became entries. Anything you recorded on the Watch before this update appears now, with its original date, and is transcribed automatically. • The Home Screen widget, the Action button and "Hey Siri, think Aloud" open capture again for everyone. • The follow-up question after a new entry, and the lenses for seeing it differently, now show for everyone — as they should in a free app. As always: no account, no servers, nothing leaves your phone.
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FAQ
Does Aloud have ads?
Aloud is completely free and does not contain any advertisements. The app is designed to provide a seamless and uninterrupted journaling experience.
How private is Aloud?
Aloud prioritizes privacy by running all transcription and AI processing on your device. Your journal entries never leave your phone, and if iCloud sync is enabled, your data is stored in your own encrypted iCloud database, inaccessible to the developers.
What devices does Aloud support?
Aloud is available on Mac, Apple Watch, iPhone, and iPad, allowing you to journal across your Apple ecosystem.
How often is Aloud updated?
The latest version of Aloud is 2.3.1, last updated on September 2, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements to the app.
Can Aloud integrate with Apple Health?
Yes, Aloud can log your moods back to Apple Health as 'State of Mind' if you choose to enable this feature. It can also see how your movement aligns with your mood, drawing data privately from your Health app.
What age rating does Aloud have?
Aloud has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.
What are the AI features in Aloud?
AI features include generating titles and moods for entries, providing weekly reflections on themes and wins, and offering reflective lenses to re-read entries from different perspectives. Some advanced AI features are sharper on iPhone 15 Pro or later.
How does Aloud handle streaks and missed days?
Aloud includes streaks with a weekly grace day, allowing you to miss a day without losing your journaling momentum.
