# Fieldnote: A Voice Journal — Leave your phone at home.

> Private voice journal with transcription and on-device note generation. (iPhone/iPad app by SECOND ACT LABS LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldnote-a-voice-journal/id6794043971 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [SECOND ACT LABS LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1790006794)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 4 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-12
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldnote-a-voice-journal/id6794043971/reviews.md

## What is Fieldnote?

Some of your clearest thoughts arrive on a walk. An idea clicks. A conversation makes more sense. You remember something you want to hold on to.

Then you get home and can't quite find it again.

Fieldnote is a voice journal for those moments. Say the thought into your Apple Watch and keep walking. When the recording reaches your iPhone, Fieldnote turns it into a searchable Page made from your own words.

No Watch? No problem. Fieldnote works on your iPhone, too.

YOUR WORDS COME FIRST

Read what you said, correct a transcription mistake, or listen to the original recording. Tap a phrase to hear that moment again. When there's something worth noticing, Fieldnote can add a short note in the margin. When there isn't, your Page stands on its own.

PERSONAL MEANS PERSONAL

Recording, transcription, and margin notes happen on your devices. No Fieldnote account. No journal-content server. No advertising or analytics about your activity. Audio stays on your devices; optional private iCloud backup is for Pages and notes, not recordings. Protect your notebook with Face ID or your iPhone passcode.

TRY IT WITH A REAL THOUGHT

Make a guided first Page, then make three more Pages whenever something comes to you. No deadline and no automatic charge. After that, unlock Fieldnote for $39.99 in the US. One purchase. No subscription. Prices vary by country.

Your existing Pages remain readable, searchable, and exportable. New recordings stay safe while they wait to become Pages. Existing lifetime purchases remain unlocked, and earlier fourteen-day trials keep their original end date.

TAKE YOUR WORDS WITH YOU

Export your Pages and notes as Markdown or JSON. Your writing doesn't have to stay in Fieldnote.

REQUIREMENTS

Recording, transcription, reading, search, editing, playback, and export work on iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26 or later. Margin notes require Apple Intelligence on a supported iPhone. Apple Watch is optional; the Watch app requires Series 6, SE (2nd generation), or later with watchOS 26 or later.

## Key features

- Voice recording and transcription
- Searchable journal entries
- On-device note generation
- Offline functionality
- iCloud backup option
- Export to Markdown/JSON
- App Lock for privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day Trial | Free | one-time |
| Fieldnote, forever | $39.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fieldnote-a-voice-journal/id6794043971/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Thoughts on app

*2026-08-11*

Field note has helped me remember and talk about what’s on my mind the app has helped me day after day I recommend this app

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this thoughtful review! I’m really glad Fieldnote has been helpful to you. If there’s ever anything you’d like to see added or improved, please reach out. I read every bit of feedback, and it genuinely helps shape what I build next.

## Frequently asked questions about Fieldnote

### What is Fieldnote?

Fieldnote is a private voice journal designed for Apple Watch and iPhone. It records your voice, transcribes it into searchable text, and creates notes based on your words, all while prioritizing your privacy.

### How does Fieldnote ensure privacy?

Fieldnote is private by construction. It has no account, developer server, advertising, or analytics. Recording and transcription happen on your devices, and notes are created using Apple's on-device language model.

### Can I use Fieldnote offline?

Yes, after initial setup, Fieldnote works in Airplane Mode. Recording and transcription are done on your devices, and optional iCloud backup syncs your data through your private iCloud account.

### What are the requirements for Fieldnote?

Fieldnote requires iPhone 12 or later with iOS 26. Notes require Apple Intelligence on iPhone 15 Pro or later. The Apple Watch app requires Apple Watch Series 6 or later with watchOS 26.

### How much does Fieldnote cost?

Fieldnote offers a 14-day free trial of all features. After the trial, you can unlock the app forever with a one-time purchase. There is no subscription required.

### Can I export my journal entries from Fieldnote?

Yes, you can export every Page and Note from Fieldnote whenever you want. The export options include ordinary Markdown or documented, versioned JSON.

### Does Fieldnote have ads?

No, Fieldnote does not contain advertisements. The app is built with privacy in mind and does not include any advertising.

### How often is Fieldnote updated?

Fieldnote was last updated on August 11, 2026, with version 1.0.4. This indicates a recent update, suggesting ongoing development and support.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.1 — 2026-09-12

See where each Page began. Small iPhone and Apple Watch icons now appear beside the timestamp on your Pages, including past captures.

A welcome that knows when to leave. The “Your first Page is here” message now appears only after your first recording and steps aside as you start using your notebook.

### 1.1.0 — 2026-09-07

Choose your microphone preference on Apple Watch: Prefer headset or Apple Watch. While you record, a live indicator shows which microphone is actually in use.

Your notebook puts your words first, and recording on iPhone is easier to find. A clearer welcome helps you make your first Page, with or without an Apple Watch.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-11

Fieldnote now resumes a Page automatically if transcription was interrupted, so audio that has already arrived can finish processing the next time you open the app.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-08-10

Fieldnote now protects walks started from the Apple Watch complication from accidental empty recordings, while preserving anything you intentionally record or keep.

VoiceOver now announces recording status more clearly and can move through timed transcripts sentence by sentence. Larger Text layouts and Reduced Motion behavior have also been refined.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-07

No release notes.

---

*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 2026-09-12.*