# Private Journal: Punkt — Mood Tracker and diary

> Secure, private, and easy-to-use digital journal for mood tracking and personal reflection. (iPhone/iPad app by Gregor Pichler.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-punkt/id1507575828 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Gregor Pichler](https://appshunter.io/developer/949814417)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.70/5 from 542 App Store ratings · 253 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 18 MB
- Languages: American English, Croatian, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, French (France), German (Germany), Hungarian, Italian, Japanese and 9 more
- Released: 2020-05-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-30
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-punkt/id1507575828/reviews.md

## What is Private Journal?

Punkt is the German word for punctuation mark. Punkt makes journaling secure, private, easy and fun. But the best of starting a journal now is that you become a happier person.

Here's what makes Punkt special:

* EASY TO USE *
Punkt's focus is on a simple design. Your stories are the most important part of the app, so why should we distract you with any other complicated stuff?

* SECURE AND PRIVATE *
Punkt saves your stories on your local device and in your private iCloud. No one but you can read your stories. You can also protect your stories with Face ID or Touch ID.

* NO LOGIN, NO ADS *
Punkt works without sharing any personally identifiable information. The app is focused on simplicity and privacy. There is no login, no Facebook or Google SDKs, no analytics tracking, no server connection. Everything you do in Punkt is truly private and secure.

* ACCESSIBILITY *
Punkt supports dynamic type, voice-over and voice control. It is designed to be used by everyone. I would welcome any feedback regarding accessibility as this is truly important to me.

* FAIR PRICING *
Punkt is developed just by one developer, therefore I want to make really fair and transparent pricing. If Punkt makes you just a little bit happier, you can help to contribute that the app stays independent and does not need to display ads or require personal data.

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Why did I start building this app? I'm a startup founder myself and I've been through very rough but also hyper exciting and happy times. That's tough by itself, but if one of your loved ones is helpless in pain and suffers then your world stops spinning. Bad times in business and private life made me think about how I can get out of this and become more positive and happier in the end. I've researched a lot and came across the one-sentence journaling technique. Long story short, I've started tracking my days in a Google Sheet. With just a few clicks I could make myself smile again by reading stories about happy days. But also the other way round, looking at rough times makes you appreciate even more what you have in your life. Now I want to help other people with this app.

If you have any feedback you can reach out at https://punktapp.me or gregor@punktapp.me


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Should you choose to support the development of this app and unlock all premium features of Punkt, payments will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase. 

Your subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period and cancellation of the current active subscription period is not allowed.

Auto-renewal may be turned off in your Account Settings in iTunes after purchase.

You can read our privacy policy at https://punktapp.me/privacy-policy
You can read our terms of use at https://punktapp.me/terms


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## Key features

- Simple and intuitive design
- Secure local and iCloud storage
- Face ID/Touch ID protection
- No login or ads
- Supports accessibility features
- Fair and transparent pricing

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punkt Premium Monthly | $1.49 | per month |
| Punkt Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Punkt Premium Monthly | $3.49 | per month |
| Punkt Premium Yearly | $19.99 | per year |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Punkt Premium Lifetime | $49.99 | one-time |
| Punkt Premium Lifetime Special | $19.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Private Journal?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 🔒 Secure and private
- 💡 Helpful for journaling habit
- 👍 Minimalist design
- 👍 Motivating daily reminders
- 👍 Useful mood/reason tracking

**Cons**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or data loss
- 🔒 Lack of password/biometric options
- 💡 Limited customization options
- 💡 Desire for more features (video, multiple photos, etc.)

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes when exporting journal
- Inconsistent behavior when writing late at night
- Restore purchases not working on iPad

**Most requested features**

- Add iPad and macOS app support
- Allow editing of past entries
- Expand mood/reason options
- Provide more detailed analytics and data visualization
- Add ability to change entry dates
- Implement iCloud/cloud sync support

## Recent user reviews (10 of 253)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/private-journal-punkt/id1507575828/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Punkt.

*2025-09-09, version 3.2.1*

Perfekt um alles was wichtig ist festzuhalten, jederzeit an jedem Ort. Nichts gerät in Vergessenheit denn wir haben das Smartphone ständig bei uns. Unkompliziert und easy zu bedienen. Ich liebe es morgens meinen Tagesleitsatz zu lesen und dann in den Tag zu starten. Danke für diese einfach(e) tolle App.

Nur wo seid Ihr ? Die App zeigt mir leider nicht den Aktuellen Tag, sondern hängt einen Tag nach. Was stimmt da nicht ganz?

### 5/5 — Love punkt

*2025-08-01, version 3.2.1*

awesome app! Keep on doing what you are doing

### 5/5 — Top notch

*2025-05-05, version 3.2.1*

Been using for years. Easy. Solid.

### 1/5 — все записи исчезли

*2025-04-22*

все мои записи, с 2022 года, исчезли, ничего не осталось, хотя подключена резервная копия, приложение не переустанавливалось

**Developer response:** Мне очень жаль, что так произошло. Все записи хранятся локально на устройстве, а также в iCloud (если синхронизация включена), поэтому после переустановки или на новом устройстве загрузка данных может занять некоторое время. Пожалуйста, напишите мне напрямую на gregor@punktapp.me: укажите, включён ли у вас iCloud, и примерную дату, когда записи пропали. Я постараюсь помочь восстановить ваши данные. Извините за доставленные неудобства.

### 5/5 — .

*2025-04-12*

Хорошее приложение, понравился интерфейс. 
Нету назойливой рекламы и постоянных напоминаний об платной подписке. Все что мне нужно я получил в этом приложении бесплатно.

**Developer response:** Большое спасибо за отзыв! Очень рад, что вам нравится интерфейс и что отсутствие навязчивой рекламы пришлось по душе, для меня это принципиально важно. Приятного ведения дневника! 😊

### 5/5 — Love the vibe of the app.

*2025-02-20, version 3.2.1*

It’s great. I just wished they had their own server to upload the journals. Then I would’ve definitely purchased the premium.

### 5/5 — .

*2025-02-14*

Я так рада что есть такой дневник, я страдала от одиночества а он помог мне и я за это благодарна тому кто ее создал ❤️‍🩹

**Developer response:** Wonderful! Thank you so much and all the best. ❤️

### 5/5 — Simple and great

*2025-01-29, version 3.2.1*

Love this app it has all the features you need but I just wish it sent out more then one reminder

### 5/5 — Simple yet effective

*2025-01-19, version 3.2.1*

I’ve journaled for years and years and yet this simple app has been a delight. Brevity forces the important stuff to come to the top of mind. Keep it up. Four years strong

### 4/5 — Good app! Error on loading

*2025-01-17, version 2.0.5*

It’s a good app, I use it everyday to write stories, and I have become premium. But I have problem with content of “My Daily Motivation” is always on loading, the content don’t show anything ☹️ please help

## Frequently asked questions about Private Journal

### What does this journaling app do?

This app provides a secure and private platform for users to write journal entries, track their moods, and reflect on their daily experiences. Its core purpose is to help users become happier by encouraging them to document both positive and challenging times.

### How is my data kept private and secure?

Your journal entries are saved exclusively on your local device and within your private iCloud. The app does not require any login information, and it does not connect to servers or use analytics tracking. You can further secure your entries with Face ID or Touch ID.

### Is this app free to use?

The app offers a free version with core journaling features. To unlock all premium features and support the developer, there is an option to make a purchase. Payments are handled through your iTunes account, and subscription details regarding auto-renewal can be managed in your account settings.

### What devices is this app compatible with?

The app is designed for iOS devices and supports accessibility features like dynamic type, voice-over, and voice control, making it usable for a wide range of individuals. Specific compatibility details would be available on the app store page.

### What are the main benefits of using this journal app?

The app's primary benefits include fostering happiness and positivity through reflection, providing a secure and private space for personal thoughts, and offering a simple, ad-free user experience. It helps users appreciate their lives by documenting both good and bad times.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.5.0 — 2026-06-22

New in this version:

Punkt now comes to your Home and Lock Screen with widgets:

• Write Today — a gentle nudge to capture today's story, one tap to start writing
• Streak — your daily writing streak at a glance, also available on the Lock Screen
• Mood Trend — your last 7 days of mood in one quiet view
• A new Widgets gallery in Settings shows you how to add them
• Various refinements and polish

One sentence a day. Thanks for journaling with Punkt.

### 3.4.1 — 2026-06-19

New in this version:

We've made getting started with Punkt simpler and more personal:

• A redesigned welcome flow that helps you set your journaling goals
• A friendly nudge to write your very first story, right where it happens
• Clearer reassurance about how your private entries stay safe in iCloud
• Various refinements and polish

One sentence a day. Thanks for journaling with Punkt.

### 3.4.0 — 2026-06-15

New in this version:

• You asked, we delivered: custom feelings! Create your own feelings with a name and emoji, and place each one on the mood scale from positive to negative.

• Edit and delete custom feelings and influences from Settings. Before you delete one, Punkt shows how many past entries it affects.

• Improved mood chart with clearer emoji labels and a stable scale.

• Fixed the text editor in dark mode, refined the location picker, and cleaned up iCloud sync.

### 3.3.4 — 2026-04-17

• Delete custom reasons. Swipe left on any custom reason in Settings to remove it — we'll tell you how many past entries it'll disappear from before you confirm.
• Fixed an iCloud sync bug that could leave duplicate reasons on your list. Punkt now cleans those up automatically when you open the app.

### 3.3.3 — 2026-04-15

Bug Fixes
• Fixed an issue where text was not visible in dark mode when writing a new story

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