# Pause: Voice Journal & Diary — Daily prompts & affirmations

> Daily prompts & affirmations (iPhone/iPad app by Arunima Rai.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-voice-journal-and-diary/id6759670788 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Arunima Rai](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880098079)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 63 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2026-03-13
- Data updated: 2026-06-11
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pause-voice-journal-and-diary/id6759670788/reviews.md

## What is Pause?

Pause is the private voice journal that lets you speak your thoughts and get beautifully transcribed, polished entries — all kept securely on your device. 

PRIVATE BY DESIGN
Your journal entries never leave your device. Everything is stored locally — no cloud sync, no data collection, no one reading your thoughts but you. Pause is built for people who believe their inner world should stay private.

HOW IT WORKS
1. Tap record and speak your thoughts
2. AI transcribes and polishes your words instantly
3. Your entries are saved on-device, organized, and ready to revisit

KEY FEATURES
• Voice-First Journaling: Talk instead of type. Your journal should sound like you.
• 100% Private & On-Device: Your entries stay on your phone. No cloud, no tracking.
• AI Transcription: Speak freely, get clean polished text automatically.
• Daily Reflection Prompts: Thoughtful questions to guide your morning or evening check-in.
• Affirmations: Start each day with words that lift you up.
• Smart Folders: Organize entries into custom folders that make sense to you.
• PDF Export: Download your journal as a beautifully formatted PDF. Your words, forever yours.
• Clean, Warm Design: A calm space designed for reflection, not distraction.

WHY VOICE?
You speak at 150 words per minute but type just 40 on your phone. Voice journaling is 3-4x faster, more authentic, and captures the emotion behind your words. Research shows that speaking your thoughts reduces anxiety and increases emotional clarity.

WHO IT'S FOR
• Busy professionals who have 2 minutes between meetings
• Anyone who's tried journaling but couldn't stick with it
• People who process thoughts better by talking than writing
• Those with ADHD, dyslexia, or anyone who finds writing a barrier
• Anyone who wants a truly private journal — no cloud, no data sharing

AFFORDABLE & SIMPLE
Pause Premium is just $10/year - a fraction of what other journal apps charge. 

We need to pause for a moment, to internalise the world around us. Start your journey today.

Terms of use: https://arunimarai.github.io/pause-legal/terms-of-service.html

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pause Premium | $9.99 | per year |
| Pause Premium- Monthly | $0.99 | per month |



## Version history (last 4 releases)

### 1.0.9 — 2026-04-12

Bug Fixes & Improvements
 - Fixed a crash when opening the Daily Spark section
 - Widget now reliably updates with the latest affirmation
 - Added support for over-the-air updates for faster future fixes

### 1.0.5 — 2026-03-27

- Faster voice transcription - improved quality for all users
- Smoother app launch experience
- Entries are now editable in history - tap to edit
- Bug fixes and performance improvements

### 1.0.1 — 2026-03-17

Bug fixes and performance improvements for voice recording.

### 1.0 — 2026-03-13

No release notes.

## More apps by Arunima Rai

- [Love Doodle- For Couples](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/love-doodle-for-couples/id6759915612)
- [Instameals: Reels to meals](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/instameals-reels-to-meals/id6760283723)

All apps by Arunima Rai: https://appshunter.io/developer/1880098079

---

*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 2026-06-11.*