# Talking Stage: Private Journal — A Better Way to Reflect

> A Better Way to Reflect (iPhone/iPad app by Adebola Awokoya.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-stage-private-journal/id6794170020 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Adebola Awokoya](https://appshunter.io/developer/6794170022)
- Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 9+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-21
- Data updated: 2026-09-09
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talking-stage-private-journal/id6794170020/reviews.md

## What is Talking Stage?

Talking Stage is a private relationship journal for the messy middle: the people you are getting to know, the signals you are noticing, and the moments when you need to pause before texting. It is designed to work across phone, tablet, and desktop browser sessions.

Keep track of connections, stages, feelings, energy, notes, dates, and the signals that felt healthy, confusing, or worth noticing. Use Notebook to capture raw thoughts privately, then use the check-in when you want to slow down and make a more intentional move.

Core journaling and raw notebook notes are free and useful. Match Phone, Black & White, White & Black, Forest, and Blush themes are also free. Talking Stage Plus is optional and unlocks extra personalization and reflection tools, including premium themes, custom labels, emotion-based reflection packs, deeper pattern insights, your personal recap, data export, app lock, and future reminders.

Talking Stage is not a dating app, messaging app, therapy app, or advice replacement. It is a private place to reflect on your own experience.

Terms of Use: https://talkingstage.app/terms
Privacy Policy: https://talkingstage.app/privacy

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Talking Stage Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Talking Stage Plus Yearly | $19.99 | per year |



## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.1 — 2026-08-25

Fixed several bugs: App Lock now unlocks reliably, journal export works correctly, Restore Purchases navigates properly, page transitions no longer flash, several themes now display all text and accents clearly, and password reset emails now work.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-21

No release notes.

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