# Candy Jar: Daily Journal — Your little jar of self-care

> A private, gentle daily journal app with virtual candies and interactive elements. (iPhone/iPad app by Hao Zhang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-jar-daily-journal/id6757503257 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Hao Zhang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1867341267)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.6 · 218 MB
- Languages: American English, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2026-03-31
- Data updated: 2026-10-14
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-jar-daily-journal/id6757503257/reviews.md

## What is Candy Jar?

"Why is everything here completely pointless? " 
"Candy doesn't have to have a point. That's why it's candy."
- Candy Jar is a gentle daily journal app that sweetens life, one candy at a time.

Create your own jar, name it, and make it yours. Each day, a candy appears for you — whether you open the app or not. No pressure, no streaks, no falling behind. Just a small, sweet moment waiting for you.

Tilt your device and watch the candies tumble and collide, with gentle haptic feedback that brings your jar to life in your hands.

Fill your jar with candies and memories as the year goes by. Play with it and watch it grow month by month, with a look that is uniquely yours.

YOUR OWN JAR
Unbox your jar, give it a name, and enjoy a little daily sweetness.
A new random candy is rewarded each day, always there for you at your own pace.
Tilt and move your device to interact with your jar through motion and gentle haptic feedback.

JOURNALING, MADE GENTLE
Write down precious memories, small moments, and everyday thoughts.
Add photos to your entries to capture each moment in a way that feels vivid and personal.
As your journal grows, past memories may resurface — little surprises that let you relive sweet moments from the past.
Track your journaling month by month, and look back on the moments life has given you with gratitude.

WIDGETS
Keep your candy close with home screen and lock screen widgets.
Choose from styles for the day, week, month, and year, and watch your sweetened days take shape.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your privacy matters.
No tracking. Your data stays stored locally on your device.

Candy Jar is a calm, friendly space for daily journaling, small memories, and quiet reflection.
One note a day. One candy at a time.

Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Support: https://candyjarjournal.sthsweet.workers.dev/

## Key features

- Daily virtual candy rewards
- Interactive candy jar with motion
- Add photos to journal entries
- Local data storage for privacy
- Home and lock screen widgets
- Gentle, no-pressure journaling

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $14.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Is Candy Jar safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Candy Jar.

## Is Candy Jar legit?

Candy Jar: Daily Journal has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Candy Jar is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/candy-jar-daily-journal/id6757503257/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Sweetness

*2026-10-04*

I absolutely love this app. I have constantly journaled.

**Developer response:** Hi Kaammeeiiee,

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review! I’m so glad you’re enjoying Candy Jar and that it’s helped you journal more consistently. I hope your jar keeps filling with lovely little moments, and that looking back on a jar full of candies and memories brings you a smile!

Have a sweet day! 🍭

## Frequently asked questions about Candy Jar

### What is Candy Jar?

Candy Jar is a gentle daily journal app that provides a small, sweet moment each day with a virtual candy. It allows users to write entries, add photos, and interact with their personalized candy jar.

### Does Candy Jar have ads?

No, Candy Jar is ad-free. The app is designed to be a calm and private space for reflection, with no advertisements to interrupt the user experience.

### How much does Candy Jar cost?

Candy Jar is free to download and use, offering a free trial for its subscription plans. Users can choose a monthly subscription for $2.99 or a yearly subscription for $14.99.

### Can I use Candy Jar offline?

Yes, Candy Jar stores your data locally on your device, meaning you can access and use it for journaling even without an internet connection.

### What devices does Candy Jar support?

Currently, Candy Jar is supported on iPhone devices. Future updates may expand compatibility to other platforms.

### How often is Candy Jar updated?

The latest version of Candy Jar is 1.4.0, and it was last updated on June 12, 2026. Updates typically bring new features and improvements.

### What are the subscription options for Candy Jar?

Candy Jar offers a monthly subscription at $2.99 with a 1-month free trial, and a yearly subscription at $14.99 with a 1-year free trial.

### Is Candy Jar suitable for children?

Candy Jar has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for younger users. Its gentle nature and focus on positive reflection are designed for a broad audience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.10.0 — 2026-10-11

1.10.0 — The Candy Shelf

Meet the Candy Shelf!

• Browse jars from past months by pinching the jar with two fingers or tapping the shelf button. When you first use the shelf, you’ll need to set the styles for past jars again.
• Give each month its own jar style and candy colors.
• Explore your monthly candy breakdown and tap a segment for more details.
• Jump back to today with the new “Back to Today” shortcut.
• Polished the jar for an extra touch of sweetness.

### 1.9.3 — 2026-10-07

• Updated the onboarding experience with a new step to set up daily reminders.
• Drag and drop photos to reorder them before saving them as notes.
• Notes from the same day in the Timeline now pile up into a stack of cards. Swipe left to reveal the next note, swipe right to bring it back, or switch to the carousel in Settings > Timeline Notes Layout.
• Polished the jar for an extra touch of sweetness.

### 1.9.2 — 2026-09-21

version - 1.9.2
- Polished the jar for an extra touch of sweetness.

### 1.9.1 — 2026-09-15

Version 1.9.1 - A Brand-New Day

• The daily notes view has been redesigned.
• With the new Quick Add feature, you can select multiple photos and turn them into notes all at once.
• Press and hold a note to enter edit mode and quickly delete notes without opening them one by one.
• New screen transitions make Candy Jar feel a little more lively.
• Photo selection is now much faster. Time is money, my friend.
• Fixed a few unexpected little issues and gave the jar a quick polish while we were at it.

### 1.9.0 — 2026-09-08

Version 1.9.0 - Candies Along the Way

• The newly redesigned Timeline can now show multiple notes from the same day.
• Tap a note in the Timeline to jump straight to the editing screen.
• Tap the candy beside a date to open the full view for that day.
• New quick tag filters make it easier to find memories scattered along your Timeline.
• Fixed a few unexpected little issues and gave the jar a quick polish while we were at it.

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