# Koala Journal: Voice Diary — Record, reflect, remember

> Record, reflect, remember (iPhone/iPad app by Nicholas Wong.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-journal-voice-diary/id6782756372 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Nicholas Wong](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796992391)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 46 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-07-04
- Data updated: 2026-07-30
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-journal-voice-diary/id6782756372/reviews.md

## What is Koala Journal?

Koala Journal is a voice-first diary for thoughts that are easier to say than type.

Tap Record in your Nook, speak, and stop. Your recording is saved on your iPhone first. Keep it as audio, or sign in and choose Generate transcript for a saved entry when you want searchable text.

CAPTURE YOUR WAY
- Record audio entries with a koala that listens
- Write text entries when typing feels right
- Attach up to five images from Photos
- Edit titles, entry text, transcripts, and notes

FIND WHAT YOU SAID
- Search written entries, transcripts, optional notes, and tags
- Browse entries in a calendar
- Play local recordings from any saved entry
- See your allocated transcript minutes and current usage in More
- Use optional AI review to ask factual questions across relevant entries and open cited sources

PRIVACY-FIRST BY DESIGN
- Recordings are saved on your iPhone before any optional processing
- Transcription runs only for the recording you select
- AI review is off by default
- Lock the journal with Face ID, Touch ID, or your iPhone passcode
- Export journal text as JSON or Markdown, or create an archive with recordings and images
- Delete individual entries, all local data, or your signed-in account

MAKE A NOOK OF YOUR OWN
Each journal over 100 words earns 30 Leaves. Use them to collect furniture and companions for your Koala Nook. Hold furniture to move it, save for a baby koala, or invite animated birds into the background.

Cloud transcription and AI review require sign-in and your permission. Selected audio or entry text is processed online only when you request those features. Koala Journal has no social feed, public profile, messaging, or sharing features.

Koala Journal is for personal journaling and recall. It does not provide therapy, medical advice, crisis support, diagnosis, or treatment.


## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.4 — 2026-07-24

New in Koala Journal 1.0.4:

- Journal by voice or text in a roomier Write editor that keeps longer reflections in view.
- Each journal over 100 words earns 30 Leaves for decorating the Nook.
- See your allocated transcript minutes and current usage in More.
- Save up for a baby koala or invite animated birds into the background.
- Browse entries by day and revisit recordings, notes, and transcripts.
- Refined onboarding, full-bleed Nook backgrounds, safe areas, shop layout, and app artwork.

### 1.0.3 — 2026-07-23

New in Koala Journal 1.0.3:

- Journal by voice or text while your koala listens.
- Earn Leaves and decorate the Nook with movable furniture.
- Save up for a baby koala or invite animated birds into the background.
- Browse entries by day and revisit recordings, notes, and transcripts.
- Refined the Nook layout, safe areas, shop grid, and sticker artwork.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-07-09

New in Koala Journal 1.0.2:

- Added Find as a top-level tab for searching saved transcripts.
- Added Ask as a top-level tab for asking questions across entries, with optional AI review when enabled in Settings.
- Reworked the Koala and Grove artwork for a calmer, more consistent feel.

### 1.0.1 — 2026-07-02

No release notes.

## More apps by Nicholas Wong

- [Blind Box Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/blind-box-tracker/id6742131820)
- [Caffeine Tracker: Bedtime](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/caffeine-tracker-bedtime/id6786909538)
- [Sunscreen Buddy: UV Reminder](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sunscreen-buddy-uv-reminder/id6788909638)

All apps by Nicholas Wong: https://appshunter.io/developer/1796992391

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