# Monologue: Diary & Voice Notes — Private journal, daily writing

> Private journaling app with cloud sync, search, and export. (iPhone/iPad app by 书旗 莫.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monologue-diary-and-voice-notes/id1497484539 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [书旗 莫](https://appshunter.io/developer/1497484538)
- Category: Lifestyle, Utilities
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 29 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Japanese, Korean, Chinese (Simplified, China), Chinese (Traditional, Taiwan)
- Released: 2020-02-14
- Data updated: 2026-10-16
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monologue-diary-and-voice-notes/id1497484539/reviews.md

## What is Monologue?

A private space for your thoughts, in words and in your own voice.

Monologue keeps the focus on personal expression. Save the small moments, passing ideas and feelings you would rather keep to yourself. Write when a thought arrives, or record the voice and emotion behind it. Come back later to read or listen again.

FEATURES

[Write and search]
Create and edit personal notes. Search the text of all your written records to find a thought you remember.

[Archive and revisit]
Browse notes by year and month, see record counts, search within a month and filter with the calendar. Sort from newest to oldest or the other way around.

[Export and import notes]
Export a date range as TXT, Markdown, PDF or JSON. JSON note backups exported by the current version can be imported again. Review a validated preview before importing; duplicate records are skipped and existing notes are not overwritten.

[Voice recording]
Record, pause, resume and listen before saving. Edit your recording’s title. During playback, view the waveform, seek to a moment, skip 15 seconds forward or back, and choose speeds from 0.5x to 2x. Recording pauses when you leave the app.

[Organize and export audio]
Browse recent recordings by date, archive by year and month, search titles and filter dates. Export one recording, a selection or your entire library as M4A files, or a ZIP organized by year and month, for safekeeping or sharing.

[Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets]
Rediscover a random note from your past. Choose medium or large Home Screen widgets, or a rectangular Lock Screen excerpt. Switch to another note on the Home Screen and tap the text to open the original.

[iCloud note sync — membership]
Sync written records between devices using the same Apple Account. Restore notes already synced to iCloud after changing phones or reinstalling the app.

[Face ID / Touch ID app lock — membership]
Require the biometric authentication supported by your device to enter the app and access your notes and recordings.

[Notes as images]
Turn written records into images and save them to Photos, ready to keep or share.

[Your reading preferences]
Choose from built-in fonts, adjust the number of preview lines in the list and follow the system's light or dark appearance.

[Batch management]
Touch and hold a record or use the More menu to select and delete multiple notes or recordings. When iCloud note sync is enabled, deleting notes also syncs those deletions to iCloud. Check your selection before deleting.

MEMBERSHIP
iCloud note sync and the Face ID / Touch ID app lock require a one-time in-app purchase. There is no automatic renewal.

DATA AND PRIVACY
Voice recording is enabled by default. Hide its tab in Settings; saved recordings remain available when you turn it back on.
Audio is stored only on this device. It is not synced with iCloud or included in system device backups. Export important recordings yourself; deleting the app deletes local audio.
JSON backup and import are for written notes. Exported audio is for safekeeping and playback outside the app; audio reimport is not currently supported.
Widgets display random past notes on the Home Screen or Lock Screen. The app lock does not hide widget text. If your notes contain text you do not want others to see, do not add widgets, or remove those already added.

A world of your own. Words for yourself, and a voice you can return to.

## Key features

- Minimalist writing interface
- iCloud data synchronization
- Text search functionality
- Multiple data export formats (txt, md, pdf, json)
- Touch ID/Face ID privacy protection
- Image export of text
- Customizable font settings

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| VIP | $1.99 | one-time |


## Is Monologue safe?

Not enough ratings yet to assess Monologue.

## Is Monologue legit?

Monologue: Diary & Voice Notes appears to be a legitimate app. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Monologue is 90 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monologue-diary-and-voice-notes/id1497484539/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Simple, but effective

*2021-12-30*

A model for how all apps should be. Does exactly what it says without the distractions and overly complex additions that many others have. Thank you for creating this.

**Developer response:** Thank you for using my app😀

## Frequently asked questions about Monologue

### What is Monologue?

Monologue is a minimalist journaling app designed for private reflection. It focuses on a clean writing experience with features like iCloud synchronization, text search, and data export.

### Is Monologue free to use?

Yes, Monologue is free to download and use. It offers in-app purchases for additional features or content, but the core journaling functionality is accessible without cost.

### Does Monologue have ads?

No, Monologue does not contain advertisements. The app is ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted journaling experience.

### How does Monologue protect my privacy?

Monologue prioritizes your privacy by offering Touch ID/Face ID verification to secure your entries. Your thoughts are intended for your eyes only, and the app does not access or share your data.

### Can I back up my Monologue entries?

Yes, Monologue uses iCloud for automatic data synchronization across your devices. This ensures your memories are safe even if you switch phones or reinstall the app.

### What export options does Monologue offer?

Monologue supports exporting your data in various formats, including TXT, Markdown, PDF, and JSON. You can also select a specific date range for your exports.

### How often is Monologue updated?

The latest version of Monologue is 1.14, last updated on February 13, 2026. While the last update date is in the future, indicating potential for ongoing development, users can expect regular improvements.

### What devices does Monologue support?

Monologue is currently supported on iPhone devices. It is designed to leverage the capabilities of Apple's mobile platform.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0 — 2026-10-15

• New design: Redesigned screens and layouts make recording and revisiting your thoughts clearer.
• Voice recording (experimental): Record, listen back, organize by year and month, and export. Recordings stay only on this device.
• Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets: Rediscover a random past note and tap to open the original.
• Import written notes: Import current-format JSON note backups after validation and a preview. Duplicate records are skipped.

### 1.14 — 2026-02-13

Fix some issues and optimize interface interaction

### 1.13 — 2025-09-14

Fix some known issues and optimize user interaction

### 1.12 — 2025-06-23

Fix some bugs and optimize interaction

### 1.11 — 2025-04-22

fix bug.

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