# Opus Journal — Classical music journal

> Classical music listening journal with personalized recommendations and streaming service integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Jacob Ruiz.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opus-journal/id6768550946 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Jacob Ruiz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1353756539)
- Category: Music, Lifestyle
- Price: Free
- Rating: 3.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 8 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-05-18
- Data updated: 2026-08-27
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opus-journal/id6768550946/reviews.md

## What is Opus Journal?

Opus is a listening journal for classical music lovers. Log the works you listen to, rate them, and write about what moved you. Over time you'll build a priceless personal record of your journey through the repertoire. And the more you write, the better Opus gets at suggesting what to listen to next.

NEXT LISTEN — RECOMMENDATIONS THAT TELL YOU WHY
Opus draws on what you've loved, rated, and written about to suggest new works that fit where your taste is going. Every recommendation comes with a short note explaining the connection.

A CLASSICAL LIBRARY AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Choose from a curated database of major composers and works without typing, so your entries are always accurate. Exploring something off the beaten path? Add any composer or piece yourself in seconds.

WORKS WITH EVERY STREAMING SERVICE
Listening on Apple Music? Add the exact recording straight from your library, and your recently played classical music is surfaced automatically. Prefer Spotify, YouTube, TIDAL, or something else? Just paste a link. However you listen, logging a session takes seconds.

YOURS FOREVER
Your journal is backed up and synced across all your devices with iCloud, and stays completely private. A lifelong record that grows richer with every listen.

## Key features

- Log and rate classical works
- Personalized recommendations
- Curated composer and work database
- Custom composer/work entry
- Streaming service integration
- iCloud backup and sync

## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/opus-journal/id6768550946/reviews.md

### 3/5 — Potential for classical musicians!

*2026-06-10*

After downloading this app, I was impressed by how much passion and care that went into this app. And the developer of this app clearly is a classical musician that’s passionate about capturing emotional responses from listening to classical music.

That said, the app is a digital diary for people to write their emotional responses to whatever music piece they’ve listen to. 

In addition when you create a new diary log, you can select which composer you’ve listened to and which recording you want. But the composer list is limited. I found this out when I wanted to create a diary log for Nikolai Myaskovsky- Symphony No. 7. 

But the app didn’t have him and the only way you can choose the recording is through Apple Music. As opposed to using a YouTube links. 


I feel that this app can have more features. Like the ability to share diary log with other people and expand the composer list. 

In conclusion, excellently designed app for classical musicians but does need more content to stay relevant. 🎹🎶

**Developer response:** Quick update for you. A few of the things you asked for just shipped:

You can now add any composer or work manually, so no more dead ends like Myaskovsky. And sharing is live: you can export an image of a single entry, or your whole month of listening. (Also, in case it helps: pasting a YouTube, Spotify, or TIDAL link when adding a recording has always worked. I've just made it more obvious in this update.)

Thanks again for the thoughtful review. It genuinely shaped what I built. Always glad to hear more at jacob@opusjournal.app.

–Jacob

## Frequently asked questions about Opus Journal

### What is Opus Journal?

Opus Journal is a dedicated listening journal for classical music lovers. It allows you to log, rate, and write about the classical works you listen to, creating a personal archive of your musical experiences.

### How does Opus Journal suggest new music?

Opus Journal analyzes your listening history, ratings, and written notes to provide personalized recommendations. Each suggestion includes an explanation of why it's recommended for you.

### Can I add custom composers or works to Opus Journal?

Yes, Opus Journal features a curated database of major composers and works, but you can also add any composer or piece yourself in seconds if it's not already listed.

### Does Opus Journal work with my streaming service?

Opus Journal is designed to work with all major streaming services. You can log exact recordings from Apple Music, or paste links from Spotify, YouTube, TIDAL, and others.

### Is my journal data safe with Opus Journal?

Your journal is backed up and synced across all your devices using iCloud, ensuring your personal record is always accessible and remains completely private.

### What devices is Opus Journal available on?

Opus Journal is available on iPhone and iPad devices.

### What is the age rating for Opus Journal?

Opus Journal has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

### How often is Opus Journal updated?

The latest version of Opus Journal is 1.5.5, and it was last updated on June 19, 2026. Updates typically include new features and improvements.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.5.6 — 2026-08-27

This update is all about better work search. Multi-word searches now behave the way you'd expect — typing "symphony no. 94" finds Symphony No. 94 right away. We also fixed a bug where a search with no matches showed an error screen instead of offering to add the work yourself, and works you've added by hand now appear alongside the catalog when browsing a composer.

### 1.5.5 — 2026-06-19

It's now even easier to send me feedback directly from the app. I read every response and usually reply within a day.

### 1.5.4 — 2026-06-17

Sharing is here. Turn any listening entry into a beautiful card and share it to Instagram, Messages, or your photo library. You can also share a recap of your whole month of listening.

Thanks for the feedback. Sharing was one of your top requests.

### 1.5.3 — 2026-06-16

BASED ON YOUR FEEDBACK:

Can't find a composer or piece in our catalog? Now you can add your own. Just search as usual, and if the composer or work isn't there, tap Add to create it. Perfect for the lesser-known repertoire, from Myaskovsky to whatever you're exploring next. You can edit or remove anything you've added, anytime.

Thank you to everyone who's taken the time to write in. Your notes genuinely shape where Opus goes. Keep them coming, and happy listening.

### 1.5.2 — 2026-06-15

Based on your feedback:
- It's now easier to paste links to recordings from any streaming service (Apple Music, Spotify, YouTube, TIDAL, and more).
- New "Feedback" option in the app: Let me know what can be improved. I read every email.
- Fixed a button that had white text on a white background in dark mode.

## More apps by Jacob Ruiz

- [Wildest](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wildest/id6742218316)
- [Volumes – Book Tracker](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/volumes-book-tracker/id6773989264)

All apps by Jacob Ruiz: https://appshunter.io/developer/1353756539

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