Truly Private Journaling

Truly Private Journaling

Mental Health & Self Care

7 ratings
4 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • September 18, 2025
  • February 25, 2026

Features

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This private journal app uses on-device AI to help you capture thoughts, process emotions, and discover patterns without accounts or cloud syncing. Your entries and insights remain entirely on your iPhone, offering a secure and distraction-free space for self-reflection and growth.

On-device AI prompts and insights
Private, offline journaling
Customizable themes and typography
Fast entry capture
Search and browse entries locally
No account creation or cloud syncing
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What's New in Truly Private Journaling

0.3.6

February 25, 2026

In this version we added the possibility to set a date while creating and editing an entry.

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In-App Purchases

$19.99

Truly Pro: Lifetime access

One-time purchase. Unlock all features.

User reviews

Great journaling app so far!

I am really enjoying all the prompts that help me get out of writers block. I love being able to customize my experience with all the different themes and color as well.

Simple but effective AI-prompted journaling

I love this app. It’s simple to set up and easy to use. One of my favourite features is AI prompts: they help you to explore your thoughts more thoroughly and push the boundaries of the topic you’re writing about. And all of the artificial intelligence happens on device, so there’s no chance of your private content falling into the wrong hands.
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AI Used Right

I’m not someone who generally uses products with GenAI in them, but when it’s all offline and private, I’m more inclined to use the product. This app has helped me start journaling after so many failed starts; the AI giving prompts based off your entries in a sort of sound boarding fashion is very motivating.

This app incorporating the LLMs all in the app does come at the cost of app size BUT you never have to worry about your private thoughts floating off device. You can even just turn on airplane mode when you use it if you don’t trust it haha. I look forward to where this app is headed in the future.
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A very smart journal

Finally a on device only private journal that also uses on device AI to give you feedback. Very clean looking and easy. Quickly add those notes throughout the day and know what happened later, even with insight.

Great value for a low cost. I highly recommend this app.

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FAQ

Does Truly have ads?

Truly is completely ad-free, allowing for an uninterrupted journaling experience. The app focuses on providing a private and secure space for users to reflect without any advertisements.

How does Truly protect my privacy?

Truly is designed with privacy as its foundation. It requires no account creation or login, and all AI processing and journal entries happen exclusively on your device, never leaving it or being shared with servers.

What kind of AI features does Truly offer?

Truly utilizes on-device AI to generate personalized prompts that adapt to your writing style and offer gentle follow-up questions to deepen your reflection. It can also highlight emotional patterns locally to help you spot trends over time.

Can I use Truly offline?

Yes, Truly is built for private, offline performance. It has zero dependency on cloud services, meaning you can journal and access all your entries and insights without an internet connection.

What devices is Truly available on?

Currently, Truly is available on iPhone. The app is designed to leverage the device's local processing capabilities for enhanced privacy and performance.

How often is Truly updated?

The latest version of Truly is 0.3.6, and it was last updated on February 25, 2026. Updates aim to improve features and ensure a reliable journaling experience.

What is the age rating for Truly?

Truly has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users. The app's focus on personal reflection and privacy makes it a safe tool for self-discovery.

What do users like about Truly?

Users appreciate Truly's strong emphasis on privacy, with no accounts or cloud syncing, and the on-device AI that provides personalized prompts. The clean, distraction-free interface is also frequently praised for fostering calm reflection.