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A private journaling app that stores your entries locally on your device, ensuring your thoughts are never synced to servers or used for AI training. It offers rich media support, customizable tagging, and multi-language capabilities, with a one-time purchase to unlock full writing features.
What's New in Cozy Journal
1.6.2
November 5, 2026
• New journals in iCloud save again, even with a space in the name. • If iCloud refuses a new journal, it stays on your device and Cozy tells you. • The reminder to write opens today's page instead of starting a new entry every time. • Widgets work with VoiceOver and follow tinted and clear Home Screens. • A long run now shows in full on the Habits widget. • Entries read at 17 point, the size iOS uses for body text. • Calendar months no longer overlap at larger text sizes. • Cards stand out from the page in the light theme. • The trial screen says there's no charge when it ends and nothing to cancel.
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What is Cozy Journal?
Cozy Journal is a private journaling app designed for local-first storage. It ensures your entries are kept on your device, not synced to servers, and are not used for AI training. The app allows you to add rich media like photos, voice notes, and videos to your entries.
How does Cozy Journal handle privacy?
Privacy is a core feature of Cozy Journal. All entries are stored locally on your device, and no data is synced to any servers or used for AI training. Your writing is yours alone, with options to export and share as you see fit.
What does the one-time purchase unlock in Cozy Journal?
Cozy Journal is free to download and explore. The one-time purchase unlocks the full writing functionality, allowing you to create and save journal entries. This purchase is permanent, with no subscriptions or recurring fees.
Can I sync Cozy Journal across my devices?
Yes, Cozy Journal supports syncing through iCloud. By keeping your journal in the Cozy folder in iCloud Drive, you can access and edit the same journal on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Windows devices.
Does Cozy Journal have ads?
No, Cozy Journal is ad-free. The description explicitly states 'no ads' as part of the benefits of the one-time purchase, ensuring an uninterrupted journaling experience.
What languages does Cozy Journal support?
Cozy Journal supports writing in any language, including right-to-left languages like Arabic and Hebrew. You can mix multiple languages within a single entry, and the app will display them correctly.
Can I import entries from other journaling apps?
Yes, Cozy Journal allows you to import entries from other popular journaling apps like Notion, Day One, Obsidian, and Bear. These imported entries are accessible through iCloud.
What is the age rating for Cozy Journal?
Cozy Journal has an age rating of 4+. This indicates it is suitable for children and adults, with content generally considered appropriate for a wide audience.




