Private Journal - Mindspace

Private Journal - Mindspace

Diary, Habit Tracker & Planner

16 ratings
1 review
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 23, 2026
  • July 10, 2026

Features

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This app helps you cultivate a more mindful life through daily journaling, mood and habit tracking, and creative sketching. It offers a private space to organize thoughts, set intentions, and review your life's journey with powerful search and media browsing tools.

Rich text journaling with photos/videos
Mood and habit tracking with custom templates
Freeform drawing with Apple Pencil support
Intentions and task management
Location tagging and map view
Face ID/Touch ID security
iCloud sync
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What's New in Private Journal

1.0.38

July 10, 2026

Add places to your memories: entries can now have a location. Search for a place, use your current location, or fine-tune the pin on the map — and edit or remove it anytime. Also in this update: your streak no longer looks broken before today is over, and backups are more complete — link previews, voice notes, and linked entries now travel with export and restore. Plus a faster, smoother app with many small fixes throughout. Thank you for writing with us.

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Subscription plans

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Monthly access to all premium features

$6.991 Month
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User reviews

Promising but too pricy

On plus side, it’s quite beautiful and versatile. And I can see a lot of work went into creating it.

First thing I noticed though is that the font is way too small with no way to adjust sizing (and doesn’t work with Apple’s dynamic type).

Also title should be optional at least. It’s not conducive to flow to have to think about a title for each entry.

Since it’s brand new — a limited time early adopter pricing option might generate more interest and paid users. Just my two cents (but what other potential users might be thinking and feeling as well).

Good luck with the app.
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Response from developer

Thank you so much for the thoughtful review! This kind of feedback is incredibly valuable, especially at this early stage. You're right about font sizing. It's something we're actively working on. We want to get it right so your writing experience feels comfortable, and we're exploring the best way to support adjustable text sizes in a future update. Great point about the title. We'll look into making it optional so you can jump straight into writing without breaking your flow. And we appreciate the pricing suggestion too. We'll consider an early adopter offer with a discounted subscription price! Thanks for giving Mindspace a chance. We're just getting started, and feedback like yours helps shape where we go next. Update — April 9: We just shipped v1.0.11 and wanted you to know that your feedback directly shaped it. The title is now optional. It works like Apple Notes — when you start a new entry, the first line is styled as a title by default. Just start typing. If you don't want a title, hit backspace on the empty first line and it switches to normal text. No separate title field, no pressure. We're also offering early adopter pricing through offer codes — feel free to reach out and we'll send one your way. Font sizing is still on our roadmap. We want to do it right. Thanks again for pushing us in the right direction.

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FAQ

What is Private Journal's core functionality?

Private Journal offers daily journaling with a rich text editor, mood and habit tracking, and a creative canvas for sketching. It aims to be an all-in-one tool for personal reflection and growth.

Does Private Journal have ads?

No, Private Journal does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases for premium features.

What are the subscription options for Private Journal?

Private Journal offers monthly ($6.99), quarterly ($14.99), and yearly ($49.99) subscription plans to unlock its Pro features.

How does Private Journal handle user privacy and security?

The app prioritizes privacy with Face ID, Touch ID, and passcode lock. Data is synced via iCloud and is designed to stay on your devices, with the developer stating they do not access user data.

Can I import my data from other journaling apps?

Yes, Private Journal offers a one-tap import for your entire Day One library, including entries, photos, tags, and metadata. It also supports full JSON, ZIP, and Markdown export.

What devices is Private Journal compatible with?

Private Journal is available on Mac, iPhone, and iPad, with iCloud sync enabling a seamless experience across all your Apple devices.

How often is Private Journal updated?

The latest version, 1.0.36, was released on July 2, 2026, indicating active development and regular updates for the application.

What are the benefits of Private Journal Pro?

Private Journal Pro unlocks unlimited journals, photos, videos, custom trackers, and all templates. It also includes Apple Health integration, custom theme colors, canvas export, and custom prompts.