# Bonfire: Anonymous Cozy Diary — Relax & write by the campfire

> Anonymous diary app with campfire sounds for private journaling and stress relief. (iPhone/iPad app by Yuto Otani.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-anonymous-cozy-diary/id1536070416 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Yuto Otani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1536070418)
- Category: Lifestyle, Social Networking
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 56 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 14.1 · 90 MB
- Languages: American English, Japanese
- Released: 2020-10-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-anonymous-cozy-diary/id1536070416/reviews.md

## What is Bonfire?

Loved by over 120,000 people — tired of social media? Gather around the Bonfire.

■ What is Bonfire?
Bonfire is an anonymous diary app where you can write your thoughts while listening to soothing campfire sounds.
No names, no profile pictures, and no comment sections.
There is only an "empathy" button.
From happy moments to difficult days, gently record your feelings by the campfire.

■ Perfect for you if...

You're tired of social media
You want to build a journaling habit
You want to be heard without needing replies
You want to relax before bed
You tend to bottle up stress
You want a safe, anonymous place to write

■ Key Features

Anonymous & Safe
No registration required. Start right away without an account.
Choose to make your entries public or private.

Connect Through Empathy
No comments — just an empathy button.
Express your feelings with over 18 reaction icons.

Soothing Campfire Sounds
Realistic campfire audio and beautiful background music gently create a relaxing atmosphere.
The ambiance automatically changes between day and night.

Beautiful Camp Backgrounds
Choose from over 18 stunning background themes:
Mt. Fuji, aurora, cherry blossoms, starry skies, lakeside, and more.

Daily Missions
Complete daily missions and collect firewood points.

■ Premium Features

Ad-free experience
No character limit
All background themes unlocked
Calendar view
Diary editing
Block specific words
AI filter that automatically hides negative entries
All background music unlocked
Passcode lock

■ Supported Languages
Japanese / English / Korean / Chinese

■ Contact Us
Feel free to reach out anytime through the in-app Settings.

Terms of Use: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/terms/
Privacy Policy: https://bonfire-diary.com/en/privacy/

## Key features

- Anonymous and safe journaling
- Empathy button for connection
- Soothing campfire sounds
- Customizable background themes
- Daily missions and rewards
- Optional premium features

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Bonfire Premium | $1.99 | per month |
| Bonfire Premium | $22.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan | $7.99 | one-time |
| Premium plan | $4.99 | one-time |
| Premium plan | $11.99 | one-time |
| Support  Coffee | $1.49 | one-time |
| Support  Firewood | $4.99 | one-time |
| Support  Lantern | $9.99 | one-time |
| Support  Sleeping Bag | $19.99 | one-time |
| Support  Tent | $49.99 | one-time |
| Support  Rent Out the Campsite | $99.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 56)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bonfire-anonymous-cozy-diary/id1536070416/reviews.md

### 2/5 — 広告多すぎ

*2025-09-17, version 4.6.5*

使い勝手も音も好きだけど広告おおすぎ
1回1回つぶやく度に20.30~秒の広告
だるいしもっと少なくして欲しい

### 1/5 — 広告入った。

*2025-08-17, version 4.6.5*

静かな焚き火の音で癒される中、ひと言書くのがいいのに、2コメントごとに広告入る。
使えないアプリになった。

### 5/5 — つぶやき

*2025-07-16*

何となく始めたけど、心の中の気持ちを文章に表すのは、少しほっとするかも･･･

### 5/5 — Ｘなんかより。

*2025-06-09*

なんとなく思ったこととか一番正直に「つぶやける」アプリです。

### 5/5 — まぁ・・

*2025-05-30, version 4.6.5*

焚き火の音に癒されながらネガティブ投稿を見るという・・まぁ・・ねぇ・・吹き出しタップしないと投稿が見れないのは自分には合わないかな!?イチアプリとしては良いのかもしれないけどね。

### 4/5 — なかなか素敵

*2025-05-20*

３つ日記アプリを入れてみたけど、1番使い心地が良かった。カテゴライズできるわけではないので、見返す用途では使いにくいかも
有料版のほうの背景デザインに惹かれないので、もっと背景デザインの空の色のバリエーションがプレミアムプランのほうに増えたら、課金したいなと思います。Google(Doodle)のRise of the Half Moonシリーズのような空の色がこのアプリの雰囲気に合いそうなので参考にしていただければと思います

### 5/5 — 音楽と焚き火音がほんとに落ち着く

*2025-04-21, version 4.6.5*

何も書かなくても癒されます。
他の人のコメントで自分と近いことを書いてる人見つけると少しだけ救われた気持ちになって、つらい今を少しだけ乗り越えられそうな気持ちになります。
素敵なアプリです。

### 5/5 — 靈魂對話的空間💕

*2025-04-09, version 4.6.5*

謝謝這個美好的時刻，讓我來了一場靈魂對話！每個晚上，我在床上靜靜地寫日記，伴隨着輕柔的背景音樂，讓我感到很放鬆，才能開始靜心思考自己的一天，種種百感交集的時刻。這本日記幫助我，每晚都記下這些特別時刻，久而久之，看到自己的靈魂在意什麼、想要什麼！

### 3/5 — プレミアム

*2025-04-03, version 4.6.4*

説明が下にスクロールできず課金ができません。課金はしたくないですがひどい書き込みを目にしてポジティブな書き込のみ表示させたいです。BGMや雰囲気はいいのですが、人を傷つける書き込みは無礼ですね。非公開でつぶやいてほしいです。

### 1/5 — ひどかった

*2025-03-17*

へんなひどい書き込みがあったおかげで鬱になった。人と交流は無しとうたっているのに相手を言いくるめるような書き込みがやたら続いていたり呪うだのし◯し◯だの異常な粘着文章が目に入って気持ち良く使えるものではなかった。日記など他人に見せるものではない。

## Frequently asked questions about Bonfire

### What is Bonfire: Anonymous Cozy Diary?

Bonfire is an anonymous diary app designed for users to write down their thoughts and feelings in a safe, private environment. It features soothing campfire sounds and ambient backgrounds to create a relaxing atmosphere for journaling and self-reflection.

### What are the key features of Bonfire?

Key features include anonymous journaling with no registration required, an 'empathy' button for expressing feelings without comments, realistic campfire sounds with changing ambiance, and a variety of beautiful background themes. Users can also complete daily missions to earn rewards.

### How much does Bonfire cost?

The app is free to download and use, offering core journaling features. It also provides optional premium features through in-app purchases, such as an ad-free experience, unlimited character count, all background themes unlocked, and passcode lock.

### Who is Bonfire for?

This app is ideal for individuals who are tired of social media, want to build a journaling habit, desire to express themselves without needing replies, wish to relax before bed, or need a safe, anonymous place to write down their thoughts and stress.

### What languages does Bonfire support?

Bonfire supports multiple languages, including Japanese, English, Korean, and Chinese. This allows a wider range of users to comfortably use the app for their journaling needs.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 5.4.8 — 2026-08-12

v5.4.8

• You can now log in and transfer your data from Settings
• Tap the year and month on the calendar to jump straight to any month
• Fixed an issue where nothing was shown when opening a post
• Improved cases where loading could take a long time
• Other minor bug fixes

Thank you for using Bonfire!

### 5.4.6 — 2026-07-31

v5.4.6

• Announcements, the Terms of Use, and the Privacy Policy now follow your display language
• Fixed an issue where the close button could not be tapped when opening pages such as the Terms of Use
• Other minor bug fixes

Thank you for using Bonfire!

### 5.4.5 — 2026-07-09

v5.4.5

• Added new diary designs: Polaroid and Starry
• Other performance improvements and minor bug fixes

Thank you for using Bonfire!

### 5.4.4 — 2026-07-06

v5.4.4

• Fixed an issue where premium purchases, restores, or renewals might not be applied correctly
• Fixed an issue where notifications might not be displayed
• Added a badge to let you know when support has replied to your inquiry
• Other performance improvements and minor bug fixes

Thank you for using Bonfire!

### 5.4.2 — 2026-06-30

v5.4.2

• Fixed an issue where notifications might not arrive when using multiple devices
• Other minor bug fixes and stability improvements

Thank you for using Bonfire!

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-27.*