# Custom Journal: Daily Prompts — Bullet Journal & Daily Diary

> Personalized journaling app with custom prompts, templates, and privacy features. (iPhone/iPad app by Jerry Sha.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-journal-daily-prompts/id1521050047 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jerry Sha](https://appshunter.io/developer/1521050049)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.80/5 from 84 App Store ratings · 24 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 35 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, Dutch, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, Malay, Brazilian Portuguese and 6 more
- Released: 2020-07-15
- Data updated: 2026-08-26
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-journal-daily-prompts/id1521050047/reviews.md

## What is Custom Journal?

Most journal apps make you fill in someone else's template. Custom Journal is different: you build your own. Write your own prompts and questions, add rating scales and checklists, and end up with a journal that actually fits the way you think.

DESIGN YOUR OWN JOURNAL
• Build templates from questions, prompts, 1-10 ratings, multiple choice, checklists, and banners
• Not sure where to start? Pick from a library of built-in prompts for gratitude, reflection, and self-discovery
• Set templates to repeat, like a morning check-in every day or a review every Sunday
• Share templates you've made with friends

MAKE IT A DAILY HABIT
• One entry per day keeps journaling quick. Most people finish in 5 minutes
• Add photos to capture the moment
• Jump to any past entry from the calendar
• Dark mode and custom background images included

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
• Your entries stay on your device, not on our servers
• Lock the app with Face ID or a passcode
• Back up and restore whenever you want

CUSTOM JOURNAL PREMIUM (7-DAY FREE TRIAL)
• Sync across your iPhone and iPad
• Turn your ratings and answers into charts and watch your progress over time
• Search everything you've ever written
• Export your journal as a PDF to keep or print

PERFECT FOR
Gratitude journaling, habit tracking, five-minute journaling, fitness and health logs, dream journals, travel diaries, daily planning

Start with a blank page, a built-in template, or a single prompt. However you begin, the journal you end up with is completely yours.

## Key features

- Customizable journal prompts
- Create personalized forms
- Shareable templates
- Background image customization
- Calendar for entry navigation
- Screen lock for security
- Dark Mode theme

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Premium Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Monthly Premium Subscription | $4.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Premium | $49.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (10 of 24)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/custom-journal-daily-prompts/id1521050047/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple and clean

*2025-02-23*

The fact that this is right on my phone makes it so easy to journal. I journal much more with this than having to pull out my laptop or find my paper journal. The custom templates are great. I feel like I have a lifeline and therapist in my pocket.

### 5/5 — Excellent

*2025-01-15*

Clean simple format, but able to be customised to suit needs. Change it as you go. Used it daily for over a year.

### 5/5 — Setting the bar!

*2025-01-05*

I LOVE the flexibility and custom options and personalization capabilities. This app is exactly what I have been searching for after downloading multiple habit/journaling apps. I do have a habit tracker along side this still for the visual data because I want to be able to see the consistency day after day but using the two apps side by side is perfect for accountability and motivation! 

I have my template organized to track through my day and reminders set to check in 3 times a day. 

My sections include: Sleep (wake up time amount of sleep, quality, and notes) Morning Mood (quick check in how I’m feeling what I plan to do, what I’m concerned about, my weight) breakfast lunch and dinner(note sections to hold accountability with protein priority) water tracker, exercise (types and minutes) daily rundown before bed (best part of the day, what could be improved, how many minutes of social media and being mindful, meal plan for tomorrow, todo list, and reminder to check in with my habit tracker)

### 5/5 — This app has transformed my work and helped me beat procrastination almost completely!

*2024-09-18, version 2.9.1*

This app is the perfect mix between simple while also having enough flexibility and interchangeable features that it helps me to set up the perfect morning and night questions to ask myself, ticklist and quotes/things to remember. I love it! I’ve found it particularly useful to have a space to ask myself ‘What work/task are you scared of today’ and I have found that trying to find out what to write for that has enabled me to tackle difficult tasks I’ve been putting off head-on and the ticklist etc that this app then allows me to incorporate means that I can start my day really well.

### 5/5 — very flexible

*2024-08-29*

I never write reviews but this app is very flexible while being quite simple, 
 exactly what i’m looking for and the free version has a lot of features! thank you!

### 5/5 — Better than other journaling apps

*2024-03-21*

it was confusing at the beginning, but I figured out how to use it very quickly.
I love how customizable this is. You can do multiple-choice questions which is helpful for me.
You get to create a personalized checklist.
All in all, this is a great app. I would 100% recommend this if you would like to start journaling.

### 5/5 — Best journaling app

*2023-12-16*

Best and most customizable journaling app out there. Definitely recommend, can keep multiple books - I use one for daily entries, one for weekly and one for quick notes and thoughts.

### 5/5 — Best Journal app, been using for years

*2023-09-14, version 2.6.1*

Just wanted to drop another 5 star review for this app, I have been using it pretty much daily for the last 2 years and it is amazing. The best features are the availability for customization and the simplicity yet effectiveness of the entire app - and the fact that it is very functional without things being guarded behind a pay wall. Thanks again for making this top notch app, will continue to use for years to come.

### 5/5 — Have been looking for a tool like this for a long time!

*2023-09-02*

As a stay at home mother of 3 young kids and a business owner, I am juggling a lot. I deal with overwhelm very easily and have needed to design thoughtful routines that keep me in check and not dropping any balls. Being able to create my own template for multiple daily routines has been the missing piece of the puzzle. This app is incredibly helpful!

### 5/5 — I’m Impressed!

*2023-07-31*

Today is my last day of the 7-day trial and I’m going to subscribe. Here’s why I think it’s worth a subscription: It’s very inexpensive. Questions have been answered in a very timely manner which I truly appreciate. Statistics have shown to be quite helpful in giving me an idea how much progress or regression is being made. It’s a quick way to look back. The advanced search feature which is part of the subscription is also much more helpful than the basic search in the free version. While I didn’t think these features would be worth a subscription, for the low price, it’s worth it to have less frustration. I love being able to make my own templates (which is also part of the free version). This feature alone makes it more worth it than similar apps and I’ve tried several. If you haven’t already done so, give the 7-day trial version a try. You can cancel anytime before the 7 day period and not be charged if you don’t find this app is for you. Thank you, Jerry Sha for this great app and for your quick and helpful responses.

## Frequently asked questions about Custom Journal

### What does this journaling app do?

This app helps you unlock your full potential through personal growth and self-reflection. It provides daily prompts to encourage mindful living and allows you to create a personalized journaling experience with custom questions, ratings, and more.

### What are the key features of this journaling app?

Key features include crafting personalized forms with custom prompts, sharing creative templates with friends, customizing with background images, an intuitive interface, a calendar for finding entries, screen lock for security, and data stored securely on your device. It also offers backup and restore functionality and a Dark Mode theme.

### Is this journaling app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a core journaling experience. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or customization options may require a purchase.

### How is my data protected on this journaling app?

Your data is securely stored directly on your device, prioritizing your privacy. The app also offers extra security with a screen lock feature, ensuring that your personal insights are protected.

### Who is this journaling app designed for?

This app is ideal for anyone seeking to enhance their daily routine through personal growth and self-reflection. It's perfect for those who want to capture precious memories, track health and fitness goals, or simply engage in mindful journaling, whether they have a few minutes or more time to dedicate.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.3 — 2026-08-26

Custom Journal 3.0 is our biggest update yet.

• Sync is here! Journal on your iPhone and iPad, and your entries stay up to date on both. Included with Premium.
• Single Prompts: a built-in library of prompts for gratitude, reflection, and self-discovery. Pick one and start writing.
• Streaks: see how many days in a row you've journaled and keep the chain going.
• Plus a refreshed setup experience, support for the latest iOS, and lots of small fixes.

### 2.9.1 — 2024-09-16

• Compatibility for iOS 18
• Improved icon tap responsiveness

### 2.8.3 — 2024-03-08

* Fixing a bug that causes selecting the wrong template to edit

### 2.8.2 — 2024-03-02

* Icon update
* Text export
* Bug fixes

### 2.7.2 — 2023-09-15

* iOS 17 compatability fixes
* Allows setting unlimited daily notifications
* Fixes PDF display issue when using long texts
* Fixing a crash when dismissing the keyboard

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