# Sound Off: Voice Memo Journal — Passcode Private Secure Audio

> Secure voice memo journaling app for wellbeing and productivity. (iPhone/iPad app by Try Sound Off Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-off-voice-memo-journal/id1522671266 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Try Sound Off Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1522671268)
- Category: Utilities, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.73/5 from 33 App Store ratings · 59 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 13.0 · 94 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2021-09-01
- Data updated: 2026-08-23
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-off-voice-memo-journal/id1522671266/reviews.md

## What is Sound Off?

Journal with your voice, it's more free-flowing. Keep up with life! Sound Off for Sleep, Gratitude, Calm, Productivity & more. Practice mindfulness with audio memos.   

THE EASIEST WAY TO JOURNAL 
Voicing your thoughts is more free-flowing and closer to the way our minds like to think. There is no need to worry about carrying a journal or the perfect pen—simply open the app and tap to Sound Off. 

Enjoy the freedom of thinking out loud. You can pause, mumble and stumble over your words to your heart's content. Start by talking about your day and see where it takes you. 

Audio journaling is a great form of wellbeing self-care. Take a moment to voice what's on your mind. Reduce anxiety, improve sleep and productivity by journaling. 

RECORDINGS ARE STORED SECURELY 
Your privacy is important, which is why recordings only save to your iPhone and Apple ID. Sound Off cannot access your recordings. Before deleting the app, check iCloud backup is complete in the Sound Off settings. Then, download the Sound Off app to any device linked to the same Apple ID, and your recordings will restore. 

SCIENCE SAYS YOU SHOULD JOURNAL 
Journaling has a long history of proven benefits. You can boost your productivity, memory, relationships and mental wellbeing by making time to journal. Now, journaling can be easier than ever—with voice notes and short audio podcasts. 

Therapists, Doctors and Psychologists all recommend journaling. Thinking out loud engages different parts of your brain and is far more free-flowing. 

FIRST TIME VOICE JOURNALING?
You're going to love it. Start with the Everyday series, which covers the basics with daily prompts. You don't need to listen back to your recordings, and they can be as long or short as you like. 

Sound off 'till you run out of thoughts, then finish recording and return the next day for another starter. You'll be a pro in no time.

DISCOVER PREMIUM AUDIO STARTERS
Relax and unwind with original daily audio starters. Friendly voices will inspire and prompt you with exercises to improve your everyday life. 

UPCOMING JOURNALING TOPICS INCLUDE...
Gratitude, Happiness, Confidence, Relationships, Reflection, Productivity, Comedy, Studies, Fitness, Friendships, Calm, Sleep, Habits, Anxiety, Family & more. 

REGULAR APP UPDATES 
New content arrives all the time, with new topics every month. Be sure to send feedback via the account screen in the app. Your feedback helps improve the app for everyone. As the app rolls out worldwide, exciting new features will arrive all the time based on your feedback. 

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Preview Images: Samuel Ferrara, Gian Cescon, Asmin D Silva, Christopher Alvarenga.

## Key features

- Voice journaling
- Secure audio recording
- Mindfulness practice
- Daily prompts
- Wellbeing self-care
- Privacy focused

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sound Off Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Sound Off Premium | $12.99 | per month |


## What do users think of Sound Off?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- ✨ Easy and intuitive interface
- 💡 Great for quick thoughts and feelings
- 🧠 Helpful for self-reflection and processing
- 🗣️ Alternative to traditional journaling
- 🧘‍♀️ Therapeutic and calming effect
- 🎨 Visually appealing design
- ✅ Works well for ADHD
- 🧑‍🦯 Accessible with VoiceOver
- 🌟 Game-changer for self-improvement
- ✍️ Guided prompts are useful
- 🚀 Efficient and quick to use
- 👍 Makes journaling a habit
- 💯 Encourages consistent recording

**Cons**

- 🐛 App is broken/frozen
- 📉 Audio quality is poor
- 🚫 No way to delete recordings
- 🪲 Bug where audio stops playing
- 🫙 Discover tab is blank
- ⏳ App hasn't been updated
- ❌ Cannot export recordings
- 🎚️ Cannot play back in continuous streams
- 🤔 Transcription is not available

**Commonly reported bugs**

- App is frozen upon opening
- Audio no longer plays after switching apps
- Discover tab is completely blank
- Cannot delete recordings intuitively
- Low quality audio recordings

**Most requested features**

- Add a widget
- Add an easier way to search recordings
- Add the ability to add photos
- Add the option to tag recordings
- More options for daily notification times
- Add an 'on this day' feature
- Add new starting prompts

## Recent user reviews (10 of 59)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sound-off-voice-memo-journal/id1522671266/reviews.md

### 4/5 — I love this app so much! One suggestion…

*2026-06-13, version 1.0.15*

Finally, an app that doesn’t have a horrific paywall! The overall design of the app is beautiful too and very easy to understand. Only thing I wish it had was the ability to transcript, like closed captions/subtitles!

### 5/5 — This is what I was looking for!

*2024-07-19, version 1.0.15*

A few months ago I started writing (well technically typing in a diary app LOL). I was needing somewhere where I could get all of my thoughts and feelings out, but then I quickly realized that would much rather just speak them instead of writing it. I’m not always at home when I get a thought/feeling jot down especially while I’m driving because I don’t always want to wait until I get somewhere to type it out in the diary app, so I would much rather just speak it into an app lo just like this one. It’s perfect for me!!!

The only thing is that, I would love for it to be a widget.

### 5/5 — This is awesome

*2024-03-25, version 1.0.15*

I use this app multiple times a day. I have ADHD journaling his numbers. This is truly the first used that act. I’ve realized stuff and I’m thankful for it. I know needs to be changed is that this app needs updated. It hasn’t been updated in about a year, and I don’t wanna lose this gem.

### 5/5 — Simple and Easy

*2024-02-02, version 1.0.15*

When I need to work through an idea or feelings, I love how easy it is to get into this app quickly and start recording. The interface is clean and smooth and intuitive and everything just works.

### 5/5 — Please update the app

*2024-02-02*

This app is awesome. I’m journaling in it multiple times a day, and it’s so much easier to do than writing. I have ADHD, and as you can imagine, my thoughts tend to flow faster than my hand can type or right. But, this app does need updated. I don’t wanna see it be abandoned. It works, and I will definitely keep using it. It’s also accessible with VoiceOver, and that’s a big deal to me as a blind person.

### 5/5 — A Beautiful Tool

*2023-12-10, version 1.0.15*

Sound Off is the most beautiful voice memo app that I’ve used. I love the ability to choose my color styles and appreciate the thoughtfulness of the design. Because it’s so enjoyable to use it encourages me to continue to record consistently. I’ve found audio journaling to be an incredible useful tool for self-care and also as a creative business owner, too - and this app this a wonderful addition to my brainstorming & discovery practice. Would love to have the ability to use this with my wellness coaching clients as well!

### 4/5 — Great concept but could use some improvements

*2023-11-15, version 1.0.15*

I really like the applications so far but there are some major challenges with the app at present. There is currently no way for me to delete recording. Or, at least, in a way that feels intuitive and approachable. I reached out to the team at Sound Off with this feedback and I got a very prompt response. Rory was incredibly helpful and receptive to my feedback. I love the concept and with some minor functionality improvements, I think it would be a near perfect app.

### 5/5 — A True Gem for Self Improvement

*2023-09-18, version 1.0.15*

This app has been a game-changer for me in the realm of self-reflection. With my busy schedule, finding time to sit down and journal doesn’t always work but this made it incredibly easy to let my thoughts flow and process what was on my mind, all on the go. I love the guided daily questioning feature that gave me a place to start with my thoughts and help me outline my goals– it's a true gem among self-improvement apps

### 1/5 — Broken

*2023-06-12, version 1.0.15*

I am so sad to see this app totally broken. It is no longer updating and it’s frozen upon opening. I am sad that I have lots of voice memos in here that I’ll never be able to access again. Please update this app so it can at least run.

### 2/5 — Low quality audio

*2023-04-16, version 1.0.15*

The audio recordings are of terrible quality, for an app that has the one job of recording audio, this is a massive fail. The native iOS voice notes app makes recordings crystal clear, while sound off sounds like 1990s telephone.

You can’t transcribe recordings, nor can you play them back in an continuous streams.

Beware: there is no way to export your recordings. 

Switching apps then back shows a bug where audio no longer plays.

The discover tab is completly blank.

## Frequently asked questions about Sound Off

### What is Sound Off: Voice Memo Journal?

Sound Off is a mobile application that allows users to journal their thoughts and feelings using voice memos. It aims to provide a more free-flowing and accessible journaling experience compared to traditional written methods, focusing on wellbeing and productivity.

### How does the app ensure privacy and security?

Recordings are stored securely only on your iPhone and Apple ID, with the app itself unable to access them. Users are advised to ensure iCloud backup is complete before deleting the app to restore recordings on other devices linked to the same Apple ID.

### What kind of prompts does the app offer?

The app offers various prompts to guide users, including an 'Everyday' series for beginners and premium audio starters for relaxation and inspiration. Upcoming topics include gratitude, happiness, relationships, productivity, and anxiety management.

### Is the app free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering core voice journaling features. It also provides optional in-app purchases for premium audio starters and additional content.

### Who would benefit from using this app?

This app is ideal for anyone interested in journaling for self-care, stress reduction, improved sleep, or enhanced productivity. It's particularly useful for those who find traditional writing cumbersome or prefer a more spontaneous way to express themselves.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.0.15 — 2022-08-04

Some bug fixes and improvements. 

Thanks for sounding off! 

rory@trysoundoff.com

### 1.0.14 — 2022-08-02

NEW: Search & rename your recordings. 
Secure your recordings by signing in with Apple. 

Thanks for sounding off. 
Send feedback to rory@trysoundoff.com.

### 1.0.13 — 2022-05-10

Thanks for sounding off. 
Here are some bug fixes and improvements. 
Let me know what you want me to build next! 

rory@trysoundoff.com

### 1.0.12 — 2022-02-09

Thanks for Sounding Off! Here are some bug fixes and improvements. 
rory@trysoundoff.com

### 1.0.11 — 2022-02-07

Thanks for Sounding Off! 

This build includes some minor improvements and some more ways to provide feedback. 
Your feedback powers the app and lets me know what features to add next! 

rory@trysoundoff.com

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