# Pic Journal — Recording Every Footstep

> App for creating photo journals with text, location, and video generation. (iPhone/iPad app by Maochen Wang.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-journal/id1314561442 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Maochen Wang](https://appshunter.io/developer/912533515)
- Category: Photo & Video, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 2.00/5 from 1 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 10.3 · 28 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2017-12-16
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-journal/id1314561442/reviews.md

## What is Pic Journal?

Pic Journal allows you to record every footstep of your travel and save them in picture journals. The journals are stored in separate albums in your phone in chronicle order. 

You can create a picture journal by giving it a name such as "Hawaii trip 2018". You can add entries to the journal by taking a picture or choosing a picture from your photo library. You can add texts in different color/font/size under the picture to record what the picture is about or your feelings at that moment. You can tap and hold to move the text anywhere on the picture. 

The location and date are automatically filled if you have enabled location service for Pic Journal. (The location and date can be changed or deleted by tapping on them.) Remember to save the entry to the journal. You can also share the entry on social platforms. 

You can view the list of journals with thumbnails of the first five entries in that journal. You can use the search bar to filter on the name of the journal for quicker access. You can update the name of the journal or delete the journal altogether. Note that only the album will be deleted and not the picture entries. (This is consistent with the album deletion behavior of your photo library) 

You can browse each entry in a journal by swiping left or right. You can delete an entry anytime by pressing the delete icon. This will remove the picture from your photo library or print an entry by pressing the share icon. 

You can also view the journal in slideshow with adjustable auto scrolling speed. (You can show the slideshow on Apple TV by connecting your phone to an Apple TV)

*** NEW ***
You can generate a video made of all the photos in a journal (Maximum 200 photos for performance reasons ) and share it. 

If for any reason you have deleted this app and later want to use it again you can add a new journal and use the name of your existing album as the journal name. By doing this, the pictures in the album will be automatically loaded into the journal. You won't need to add them one by one. 

If you have any feedback/suggestions, please share with me through our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/buggieland

## Key features

- Create picture journals with photos and text
- Automatic location and date stamping
- Customizable text color, font, and size
- Share entries on social media
- Generate video slideshows from journal photos
- Search and filter journals by name
- Delete journals and entries

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock all frames | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pic-journal/id1314561442/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Please fix

*2022-12-11*

I really like this app; it’s simplicity is what makes it perfect - well almost…

It keeps crashing now that I have added about 5 pics. I have tried deleting the app and reinstalling, but unfortunately it still won’t work. 

I’ve only made one journal so far, but if I try to preview the journal or add any more photos, the app immediately crashes. 

Please fix; if you offered an in-app-purchase upgrade I would happily pay $5 - $10 if the app was stable.

## Frequently asked questions about Pic Journal

### How do I create a journal in Pic Journal?

To create a journal, simply give it a name such as 'Hawaii trip 2018'. You can then add entries by taking new pictures or selecting existing ones from your photo library.

### Can I edit text and location details in Pic Journal?

Yes, you can add text in various colors, fonts, and sizes, and reposition it on the picture. Location and date are automatically filled but can be changed or deleted.

### How can I share my journal entries?

You can share individual entries on social platforms. Additionally, you can generate a video composed of all photos in a journal (up to 200 photos) and share that as well.

### Does Pic Journal have ads?

Pic Journal does not contain advertisements, allowing for an uninterrupted journaling experience.

### What devices does Pic Journal support?

Pic Journal is available for iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Pic Journal updated?

The latest version of Pic Journal is 1.6, and it was last updated on May 7, 2019.

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

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

### What happens if I delete Pic Journal and reinstall it?

If you delete the app and want to use it again, you can add a new journal and use the name of your existing photo album. This will automatically load the pictures from that album into the journal.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.6 — 2019-05-07

- Fixed a regression bug that the text view is hidden behind the keyboard on edit view.

### 1.5 — 2019-05-03

Bug fixes
- Check for uniqueness of the journal name when creating and updating journal
- Fixed journal search issue

### 1.4 — 2019-04-24

- Increased max number of lines from 2 to 10 for the text note
- Fixed the white background issue when loading a landscape photo from Photos Library
- Fixed a minor bug to always check if the album exist before saving the photo

### 1.3 — 2019-04-20

Added video generation feature. User can generate a video made from photos from a journal for sharing
Created new set of photo filters
Fixed performance issue when clicking on Filter button

### 1.2 — 2019-04-17

- You can do manual focus (only available for back camera due to hardware constraint, this is the same as the native iPhone camera app) and manual exposure adjustment by tapping on the camera view 
- You can pinch to adjust the photo when loading a picture from photos library 
- You can change the font size in addition to the font and font color
- Added many new frames and translucent frames
- Many frames are free, added IAP for some special frames

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All apps by Maochen Wang: https://appshunter.io/developer/912533515

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