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Loved the app for a few months, but they just changed the model to free/premium. So now, even though I paid for the app at download, I get ads. Pretty annoying.

Response from developer

Hello, I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this large-scale update. We've always wanted to improve our service, but due to cost constraints, we had to remain with an inconvenient app. We had to change our policies to provide a better service, so please understand. We'll repay you with a better app.

Had the app for YEARS shouldn’t have to pay

Absolutely love this app BEFORE and it was originally FREE w/ up to 10mins recording 5 each for each day and now This Year (2025) had it since 21/22…it’s saying I have to pay and it’s 5mins now? Unacceptable.

Response from developer

Hello, I apologize for any inconvenience caused by this large-scale update. We've always wanted to improve our service, but due to cost constraints, we had to remain with an inconvenient app. We had to change our policies to provide a better service, so please understand. We'll repay you with a better app.

Been trying to find a good app to keep an audio journal in….

I’ve always done an audio journal into Apple’s Voice Notes, but it was honestly not a pleasing interface and you can’t lock it. I really like how this app is structured. I gave it 4/5 stars because I feel like it has so much potential! I would love to use this app horizontally because as of now, its only available in vertical mode (I use my iPad like a laptop, for typing).

Another thing is, I know the app emphasizes how “voices of the day that cannot be left in writing”, however, I would still like the ability to have ‘notes’ integrated in. Mainly because sometimes, I look back in my journals and some could be really emotional. I would like the option to see a note saying that it might retraumatise me if I were to listen to it back if that makes sense LOL. I know there’s the title option, but you can only write so much in the titles. This could also be an option for people who want to add to their recording if they have reached the recording limit or is just simply done talking and would like to just write down whatever. Sometimes a situation might not be ideal to record something and if you’re feeling emotional and might want to write down something at the peak of your emotion, writing it might be the best choice!

If that gets implemented on, the app would literally be so so perfect!
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Response from developer

Hello. Thank you for leaving a great review and feedback! I'll do my best to accept your praise and feedback well :) Then, have a nice day!

Awesome!

Great app. Exactly what I was looking for. I just wish the recording time would be increased to 20 minutes or removed all together.

Response from developer

Hello, I am a developer. You can record up to 5 times a day, so why not try this function once? If you press the plus button again after recording, you can record in duplicate. Have a nice day:)

Won’t let me in the app

I’m so sad, I was so excited to use this app but then I went to open it, it said I needed a pin to get in, however I had yet to set one. I’ve emailed the company like it said and it’s been over a week without any response. I really want to use this app but I can’t even get in.

Response from developer

hello. First of all, we are very sorry for the inconvenience. We recommend that you reinstall the app first, and we will help you if you provide your registered account email address and email address to be contacted. thank you.

Good but needs improvements

Nice app, simple and clean UI and easy to use and navigate. Would be improved if included the following things:

- Add the ability to increase the speed of voice note playback!
- Add the ability to add tags to diary entry such as #school #work #friends to better organise and categories entries
- Add a dark mode
- Add Touch ID
- Add text to speech feature (if possible)
- Add the ability to have multiple voice entries in one day
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Time

This app is lovely but the time limit makes no sense to me. Why can't I save a recording shorter than 10mins? Why can't I make two recordings a day of 5mins each; one for the morning to start my day and the other at night to finish off?

Time limitation

Just downloaded and had my first recording. It’s a good app, nice design, clear functions and also a little statistics.

But if you really insist on the time limitation why don’t you set that as a count down? I think that makes more sense. :))

The performance is not stable recently

I have been using the app everyday for over 2 years and it has been really good! Easy to use and reliable. But only very recently since I upgraded my phone , the performance has be very unstable. Sometime it stops recording or the app just froze. I am not sure what happened. Is that because it doesn’t work with iPhone 13?
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Response from developer

Hello, I am a developer. First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience. It is difficult to determine why the app was down, but we will try to update it by investigating the relevant feedback. It may be a problem with the model of the cell phone. I'll look for it! Thanks for the feedback. have a good day:)

More customisation

I like the simplicity of this app but I wish there was a little more customisation? Just like changing the colours of the emotions or having the weeks start on Mondays. Also the memo deleting when you go back on yourself once you’ve pressed stop (rather than pause) is frustrating as it means you can’t add any more. Overall a good app though!!
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Nice App but cannot export recordings

The App is great by itself! But I could not find how to export my recordings anywhere. I tried looking for it files->on my iphone, but I was't there. I really hope this gets resolved! Or else I fear that I'll loose all my recordings if I accidentally delete the app or if it is one day not supported.
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Response from developer

Hello, I am a developer. Currently, the recordings are only stored on the device, but they have a sync function, so you can save them to the server cloud at any time! And after syncing, if you lose your phone, log back into your account and the recordings will be there! However, it is provided as a paid service, so choose carefully! thank you.

Recording time decline

I like this app, it’s useful, and I use it regularly, but the recording time has been reduced from 15 minutes to 10 minutes which is a real shame, and I don’t know why this has happened. I hope they will change it back as that extra 5 minutes was valuable to me when I needed to make longer recordings.
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Umm..ok

So I’ve been trying to use this a couple tries but when I’m recording myself it actually won’t save all of it and till stop at like 2:27 or something like that and then all of the audio after that point gets deleted and it’s kinda frustrating because the reason I keep a diary is so I can look back on problems and reassess them and the fact that I have audio missing makes it so I can’t do that.
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Response from developer

Hello, I am a developer. First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience. Are you saying that I started recording but it didn't record after a certain time? Well, if you tell me the exact situation, I'll be sure to fix the bug. huurray@gmail.com

Journaling for those who have trouble writing

I have always wanted to journal, but I have a lot of issues when it comes to properly expressing things on paper. So this app has been the best way to journal with recordings before I sleep.
I also love that I can go back and listen to what I felt on a given day.

Response from developer

Hello, I really like the expression that I can go back to that day! Thank you so much for loving the app. It's convenient because I don't use it, but I think it's nice to be able to record the feelings of the day with your voice! Thank you!

Bad sound

The app is not picking up on my voice. The sound is very static. And it’s annoying to know I’ve spent 15 minutes pouring my heart out only for me to hear nothing being recorded

Thank you!!

I find it hard to open myself up to people and talk about my day and how I feel. I can look back at my bad days and the good days and I just can’t explain how much it helps me with my mental health! This app makes it so much easier. I record myself when i want and when I feel like it and I don’t have to write a diary anymore !
Thank you so much.
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Love it - just wish I could add multiple recordings to one day

Love this app. I was always into physically journaling but I love being able to just pull out my phone & document verbally how i’m feeling!
I just wish you could add multiple recordings on one day. Because some times I like to document how i’m feeling in the morning, mid-day, & evening.

Response from developer

Hello I am a developer. Thank you so much for loving the app and leaving a great review!! Currently, the concept is to record one's emotions once a day, but in the future, we will consider recording emotions several times a day!! Thanks again for loving the app and have a nice day :)

exactly what i’ve been looking for

i used to love typing but lately it’s hard because i just wanna talk it it’s so much easier to just say what comes to mind right away , cause when i type i second guess myself. it feels like a safe place.

Response from developer

Hello I am a developer!! Thank you for leaving us a positive review haha I feel so good that you are using it comfortably!! We will keep updating it so that it can be a prettier and more convenient app :)

Doesn’t work with AirPods

Does not record audio while AirPods are connected. Only records if you’re speaking directly into the iPhone’s microphone.

Response from developer

Hello developer. If you update the current app and run the app, you can record with the microphone of AirPods and Bluetooth earphones. We apologize for any inconvenience!! Have a nice day:)

iPhone 6s app crashing

On an iPhone 6 running iOS 13.6 and this thing refuses to work. Crashes on boot. I paid $0.99 for an app that is compatible with my phone yet doesn’t work anyways. Oh well.

Response from developer

Hello I am a developer. First of all, we apologize for the inconvenience. For older iPhones, there is a possibility that an app crash may occur due to compatibility issues. Please note that you can apply for a refund according to the App Store policy(https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204084). Once again, sorry for the inconvenience!