# Kimochi - Emotions Journal — Guided Emotional Exploration

> Guided Emotional Exploration (iPhone/iPad app by Nicolas Kalogeropoulos.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kimochi-emotions-journal/id6754874913 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicolas Kalogeropoulos](https://appshunter.io/developer/727156537)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 174 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France)
- Released: 2025-11-05
- Data updated: 2026-09-07
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kimochi-emotions-journal/id6754874913/reviews.md

## What is Kimochi?

UNDERSTAND YOUR EMOTIONS IN 5 MINUTES

Feeling stressed without knowing why? Your emotions seem confusing?

Kimochi is a guided emotional exploration tool that helps you identify what you're truly feeling and discover the hidden needs behind your emotions.

It's not a traditional diary: no free writing, just simple questions guiding you to clarity.

WHY KIMOCHI IS DIFFERENT

- Guided exploration based on Nonviolent Communication (NVC)
- Visual interface: illustrated emotion cards, clean and simple.
- Structured method: Fact → Emotion → Need
- 100% free, no ads, no hidden subscription
- Absolute privacy: encrypted, local, zero tracking

HOW IT WORKS

1. Inner Weather: Identify your state in 30 seconds (energy, tension, calm, fatigue)
2. Exploration: Browse illustrated emotion cards until you find the one that resonates
3. Clarity: Discover the fundamental need behind your emotion
4. Tracking: Review your journey to identify your emotional patterns

A PROVEN METHOD, ACCESSIBLE

Kimochi democratizes Marshall Rosenberg's Nonviolent Communication (NVC), used by millions of people to better understand themselves.

No jargon. No complicated theory. Just kind guidance.

YOUR INTIMACY, TRULY PROTECTED

- End-to-end encryption
- Local storage only (private iCloud)
- Zero data sent to third parties
- No recommendation algorithm profiling you
- No forced writing: explore at your own pace

FOR WHOM?

- You're starting to explore your emotions (beginners welcome)
- You want to understand your reactions
- You want to identify your needs without a therapist
- You prefer guided tools over blank pages

Kimochi is the tool you wish you had after a difficult day.

Free. Forever.


## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.5 — 2026-01-15

WHAT'S NEW

This version improves your experience with:

- Complete English translations: Kimochi is now available in French and English
- Bug fixes for notifications
- General stability and performance improvements

A WORD FROM THE TEAM 

Thank you for using Kimochi to explore your emotions. This update makes the app accessible to an international audience while keeping our commitment: free, private, kind.

Your feedback helps us tremendously! If you love Kimochi, please take 30 seconds to leave a 5/5 rating on the App Store. It really helps us reach more people who need it.

NOW AVAILABLE IN ENGLISH

You can now use Kimochi in French or English. The language automatically adapts to your phone settings.

Questions? Suggestions? Contact us: contact@getkimochi.app

Thank you for being part of the Kimochi journey

### 1.0.4 — 2025-11-24

Thank you for your valuable feedback that helps Kimochi grow! This new version brings several important improvements, designed to make your introspection experience even smoother and more insightful.

    NEW: The Attentive Companion
    Kimochi can now notice if you seem lost during a check-in. If you hesitate, the app will gently offer help to find the right word, giving you access to all emotions or allowing you to suggest a missing one.

    NEW: Smart Reminders
    You asked for it! You can now set up a daily reminder at a random time within a time range of your choice. Perfect for capturing different "inner weathers" throughout your day.

    IMPROVEMENTS & FIXES

        Fixed a bug that could block the exploration tutorial.

        Resolved an issue that sometimes prevented starting a new check-in after canceling one.

        Deleting journal entries is now more reliable.

        The main button has received a touch of visual magic.

        General stability and performance improvements.

    Your journey with Kimochi is precious to us. Keep sharing your ideas!

### 1.0.3 — 2025-11-11

- Added a button "Share your thoughts" in the settings. 
- Minor bugs corrected.

### 1.0.1 — 2025-11-06

Small bugs correction.

### 1.0 — 2025-11-05

No release notes.

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