# Luminate: AI Mood Journal — AI Journal for Stress & Mood

> AI mood and stress journal for emotional understanding and personal growth. (iPhone/iPad app by Paolo Gabriel.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminate-ai-mood-journal/id6765854197 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Paolo Gabriel](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896102707)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.2 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-07-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminate-ai-mood-journal/id6765854197/reviews.md

## What is Luminate?

Luminate is your AI-powered stress journal and mood tracker — built to help you understand your emotions, reduce stress, and grow stronger every day.

JOURNAL YOUR WAY
Write freely about your day or add a photo to capture the moment. Every entry is private and stored only on your device.

AI THAT KNOWS YOU
Choose your guidance style — Stoic wisdom rooted in Marcus Aurelius and Epictetus, or faith-based prayer and scripture. Your AI companion analyzes your journal and responds with a personalized quote, affirmation, and deep insight.

TRACK YOUR MOOD & STRESS
Log your mood and stress level with every entry. Watch your patterns over time with beautiful charts and monthly summaries. See how your stress drops after each session.

GROW AND LEVEL UP
Earn XP, level up your soul character, and unlock achievements as you build your journaling habit. Streaks, rewards, and milestones keep you motivated.

SHARE YOUR BREAKTHROUGHS
Turn your journal entries into beautiful share cards for Instagram Stories and TikTok. Five card styles including quotes, Bible verses, affirmations, and photo cards.

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
No account required. No data stored on servers. Everything stays on your device. Your journal is yours alone.

START FREE
Try Luminate free for 7 days. No charge until your trial ends.

Download Luminate and start your journey today.



TERMS OF USE: https://paolomgabriel777.github.io/luminate_legal/terms-of-use
PRIVACY POLICY: https://paolomgabriel777.github.io/luminate_legal/privacy-policy

## Key features

- AI-powered mood and stress tracking
- Personalized insights and affirmations
- Journaling with text and photos
- Gamified habit building with XP and achievements
- Shareable journal entry cards
- Private, on-device data storage

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Luminate Pro | $89.99 | per year |
| Luminate Pro Weekly | $9.99 | per 7 days |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/luminate-ai-mood-journal/id6765854197/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Easy to use, calming

*2026-05-24*

As a first-time user of this type of app, I’m impressed! It is simple, easy to use and beautifully calming. I recommend it!

## Frequently asked questions about Luminate

### What is Luminate's primary function?

Luminate is an AI-powered journal designed to help users understand their emotions, reduce stress, and track their mood. It offers personalized insights and affirmations based on journal entries.

### How does Luminate ensure user privacy?

Luminate is private by design, requiring no account and storing all data exclusively on the user's device. No information is ever saved on servers, ensuring complete confidentiality.

### What kind of AI guidance does Luminate offer?

Users can choose between Stoic wisdom, rooted in philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, or faith-based guidance with prayer and scripture. The AI companion analyzes journal entries to provide tailored responses.

### Can I track my mood and stress levels with Luminate?

Yes, you can log your mood and stress level with each journal entry. The app provides charts and monthly summaries to visualize patterns and observe stress reduction over time.

### Does Luminate have any gamification features?

Luminate incorporates gamification to motivate users, offering XP, leveling up a 'soul character,' and unlocking achievements for consistent journaling. Streaks and rewards are also part of the experience.

### What are the subscription options for Luminate Pro?

Luminate offers a free 7-day trial. After the trial, subscription plans include 'Luminate Pro Weekly' at $9.99 per 7 days and 'Luminate Pro' at $89.99 per year.

### What devices is Luminate available on?

Luminate is currently supported on iPhones and iPads, indicated by its compatibility with these devices.

### How often is Luminate updated?

The latest version of Luminate is 1.2, and it was last updated on June 16, 2026. This suggests a recent and active development cycle.

## Version history (last 3 releases)

### 1.2 — 2026-06-16

• Tap any AI insight to expand into a full-screen view
• Polished AI loading experience with new thinking patterns
• Profile upgrade: edit your photo, rate the app, send feedback, and see subscription status
• Gallery support for journal photos
• Smarter journal cards — titles now reflect AI insights
• Improved onboarding flow with cleaner visuals
• Faster, more reliable AI responses
• Bug fixes and stability improvements

### 1.1 — 2026-05-19

What's New in Version 1.1

• Fresh new emoji designs for a more expressive and polished journaling experience
• Expanded view for all AI analysis sections — tap any section to read in full
• Improved photo selection with native iOS crop
• Fixed AI guide section order for a smoother, more intuitive flow
• Affirmation section now matches the journal view design
• Fixed cancel prompt — no longer appears after a check-in is already saved
• Fixed emoji alignment on the calendar view

### 1.0 — 2026-05-18

No release notes.

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*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 2026-07-24.*
