# Ownmind Simple Notes & Journal — Notes, lists and optional ai

> Offline AI journaling, checklist, and chat app with private data storage. (iPhone/iPad app by Ownmind AI LLC.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownmind-simple-notes-and-journal/id6788157463 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Ownmind AI LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6788157465)
- Category: Lifestyle, Productivity
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 26.0 · 43 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-07
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownmind-simple-notes-and-journal/id6788157463/reviews.md

## What is Ownmind Simple Notes & Journal?

Every app now needs a sign-in, collects your data, and ignores your privacy. When I set out to build Ownmind as a solo indie developer, privacy was my first thought: how do I deliver a feature-rich app that uses the minimum permissions and gives you full access to your own data? No cloud, no accounts, and private by design.

Ownmind is built around a simple idea: externalize your thoughts. Get what's in your head onto the page, then check it off or talk it through. Nothing you write ever leaves your device unless you choose to export it yourself.

journal / checklist / chat in one simple place
No guided prompts, no rigid structure. Write a quick line or the whole story, keep a list next to it, ask a question mid-entry. It's a blank page that works however you think.

Checklists, not todo lists
Check things off to feel good about what you did, not guilty about what's left. A small distinction that changes how the whole thing feels. Set a reminder if you want one.

Photos go in too
Attach a picture and write about it. Like everything else, the image is stored on your phone and nowhere else.

Your memories, in plain files you own
Everything you write is saved as a memory, a plain markdown file stored on your device. Export anytime, no lock-in, no proprietary format. Yours to keep, move, or back up however you like.

Open it on your computer
Ownmind can serve your memories to a browser on any device on your own local network, even hotspotting between your own devices, secured with a PIN. Type on a real keyboard without your data ever touching the internet.

Talk it through, when you want to
When you want a second voice, Ownmind can run Gemma 4, Google's open-weight AI model, entirely offline on your phone. It's less like chatting with a service, more like an extension of your own thinking. That's why it's called Ownmind. Show it a photo and it can actually see it: describe it, answer questions about it, talk it through with you. The model is optional and takes about 4 GB of space; you add it only if you want it, and it gets updated as new models ship.

Better for the planet, too
Cloud AI burns data-center energy for every message. Running the model on hardware you already own is private and a little greener.

Everything above is included
Journal, checklist, chat, on-device AI, browser access, and markdown export. No account, no ads.

Ownmind Pro / Lifetime, for the curious

- Custom color themes
- Biometric + seed phrase encryption for your memories
- Unlimited custom AI personalities (modify the AI system prompt)
- Gemma 4 E4B, a larger on-device model for newer iPhones
- Customizable AI context window

Pro is optional: a monthly subscription or a one-time Lifetime purchase that never expires. Purchases are tied to the Apple ID used at checkout and can be restored on any device signed in to it; since Ownmind has no logins and collects no data, a purchase can't transfer to a different Apple ID.

Buying Pro directly supports independent app development.

Private by design. Offline by default.

Privacy Policy: https://ownmindai.com/privacy/
Terms of Use (EULA): 
https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Offline AI processing
- Journal, checklist, and chat in one canvas
- Image analysis by AI
- Plain markdown file export
- Local network browser access
- Custom AI personalities (Pro)
- End-to-end encryption (Pro)

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ownmind AI Pro | $2.00 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ownmind AI Lifetime | $30.00 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ownmind-simple-notes-and-journal/id6788157463/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The tool you love

*2026-08-20*

Take Apple notes to the next level with the privacy you deserve.

**Developer response:** Hey really glad you’re enjoying the app! Lot of thought went into the simple design.

## Frequently asked questions about Ownmind Simple Notes & Journal

### What is Ownmind?

Ownmind is an AI-powered application designed for private journaling, creating checklists, and engaging in conversations, all while operating entirely offline on your device. It emphasizes user privacy by not using cloud storage or requiring accounts.

### Does Ownmind have ads?

No, Ownmind does not contain advertisements. The core features of the app are free and ad-free, supporting independent development through optional Pro features.

### How is my data stored in Ownmind?

All your data, including journal entries and conversations, is saved as plain markdown files directly on your device. Nothing leaves your device unless you choose to export it, ensuring complete privacy and ownership of your memories.

### Can I use Ownmind on my computer?

Yes, Ownmind can serve your memories to a desktop browser over your local network, even via a hotspot. This allows you to type on a keyboard without your data ever touching the internet, secured with a PIN.

### What are the benefits of Ownmind Pro?

Ownmind Pro offers advanced features such as unlimited custom AI personalities, Face ID and seed phrase encryption, a larger AI model for newer iPhones, customizable AI context windows, and custom color themes.

### How much does Ownmind Pro cost?

Ownmind Pro is available as a monthly subscription for $2.00 or a one-time Lifetime purchase. Purchases are tied to your Apple ID and can be restored on new devices without needing an account.

### Is Ownmind suitable for younger users?

Ownmind has an age rating of 12+, indicating it is appropriate for teenagers and older users. The app's focus on private thought externalization and AI interaction is designed for a mature audience.

### How often is Ownmind updated?

The app's latest version is 1.0.2, last updated on August 11, 2026. The core AI model is updated as new models are released, ensuring continuous improvement of its capabilities.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.3 — 2026-09-04

The AI now reads the journal entries and checklists you wrote in the same conversation, photos included, so you can journal first and ask questions after without repeating yourself.

### 1.1.1 — 2026-08-31

Ownmind is a journal first app now. It opens straight into your journal so you can get a thought down without picking a mode first.

The AI is optional. Nothing is downloaded unless you ask for it, and if you already have the Gemma 4 model you can remove it from the help page and get the space back.

Chat is still there whenever you want it, with a download slot in the composer if you decide you want the model after all.

### 1.0.5 — 2026-08-19

You can now save everything you have written to a single zip file, and load that file back on any device cross platform. 
Photos come along with it, locked memories stay encrypted inside the archive, and importing doesn't overwrites anything you already have.

Typing using a physical keyboards work properly now. Arrow keys move through your text where they should.

### 1.0.4 — 2026-08-17

You can now select text the normal way. Highlighting is smoother too.
Long-press or double-tap any journal entry, checklist items, or chat message and you get the usual grab handles and copy, so you can pull out one line instead of the whole block.
Pro preferences load from the moment the app opens, so your theme, personalities, and model settings no longer flicker back to the defaults for a brief moment at launch.

### 1.0.2 — 2026-08-11

Images open full screen, with pinch and tap to zoom.

Fresh install settles in without the memory pressure that could kill the app on its first run.

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