# Video Journal - Happy Reasons — Private Audio & Text Diary

> Record daily video journals with mood, location, weather, and step count integration. (iPhone/iPad app by Daniel Wolfgram.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-journal-happy-reasons/id6747143068 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Daniel Wolfgram](https://appshunter.io/developer/1322869244)
- Category: Health & Fitness, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.77/5 from 57 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 16.4 · 173 MB
- Languages: American English, Arabic, French (France), German (Germany), Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian and 2 more
- Released: 2025-08-03
- Data updated: 2026-11-05
- Monetization: freemium
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-journal-happy-reasons/id6747143068/reviews.md

## What is Video Journal?

A 100% private journal where you can create video, audio, and written journals. All features are free; only upgrade to back up your journal. Answer prompts and join challenges to keep you motivated. Personalize your journal with stickers and themes. Track your mood based on weather, location, and activity levels. This app has no AI journaling features, your journals stay for you only.

Why use Happy Reasons Journal?

Simple and fun to use
∙ Video, audio, and written / text journals
∙ New prompts and challenges coming to the app all the time! Always have new things to journal about.
∙ Customizable backgrounds, stickers, and color themes
∙ Unlock a fun puzzle piece with each entry
∙ Beautiful clean design with cute characters make journaling fun
∙ ALL features are available to free users except backing up your journals in the cloud
∙ Unlimited journal entries for both pro and non-pro users
∙ Attach photos and videos to your video journals to keep your favorite memories close
∙ Attach spotify songs and youtube videos to your journals so you can look back on media that was important to you
∙ Look back on old entries through the "On this day" feature

Learn about yourself
∙ Find gratitude in the good things you already have in your life, and find ways to attract the things you want in the future
∙ Simply talk to the camera, record your voice, or write down what's going on in your life, how you are feeling, and how you envision your future
∙ Choose a mood that fits each day
∙ Add more information to your journals like: step count, location, weather, so you can later see how they affected your mood
∙ Easily find journals with topics you are looking for by searching through your transcripts

Private and secure
∙ All photos and videos are encrypted on your device before being backed up in the cloud
∙ Pro users enjoyed backed up journals that they can access on all their devices
∙ Only you can view your video journal album, it's protected by biometrics

Improve your mental health by making journaling a habit
∙ Set a daily time when you want to journal and we will send you a notification to remind you
∙ Visualize your mood over time, 
∙ Build a streak by video journaling multiple days in a row
∙ Share your progress with others with cute shareable images

Gain perspective
∙ Record a Daily Happy Reason where you talk about one thing that made you happy today and share it with other users to spread positivity
∙ View other people's Happy Reason videos from all around the world to see what makes people happy

Capture your thoughts, emotions, and life through daily diary entries. Whether you're using it as a form of self-therapy or a way to document your life, this app helps you reflect, grow, and show up for yourself.

Designed for simplicity and privacy, your entries are password protected and only viewable by you. Add context to your journals by attaching photos, so you can revisit memories.

Each entry can include:

- Your mood
- Photos and videos
- Youtube, spotify, apple music links
- Files
- Audio notes
- Text notes
- Stickers
- Where you were (via iOS Location Services)
- The weather at the time (via iOS Location Services)
- Steps taken that day (via Apple Health Kit)

Over time, you'll notice patterns and insights about your well-being, habits, and routines.

Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

## Key features

- Daily video journaling
- Attach photos to entries
- Track mood, location, weather, steps
- Searchable transcripts
- Biometric protection
- Daily journaling reminders
- Shareable progress images

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |


## Is Video Journal safe?

Video Journal - Happy Reasons appears safe based on user ratings. The AppsHunter Safety Score for Video Journal is 89 out of 100. This assessment is based on 57 user ratings, with an App Store average of 4.8 out of 5. Of 53 App Store ratings, 96.2% point to a safe experience, 3.8% suggest some concerns, and 0.0% point to a risky experience.

## Is Video Journal legit?

Video Journal - Happy Reasons appears legitimate, with a few gaps. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for Video Journal is 75 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.

## Recent user reviews (8 of 8)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/video-journal-happy-reasons/id6747143068/reviews.md

### 5/5 — The best video journaling diary

*2026-09-18*

I have tried them all—Confide, Talkbook (now Heartspring), and countless others—and this is the best video journaling apps. I tried it in July for the first time and it was ok but the improvements they’ve made since are amazing. Please keep supporting and developing this app! ❤️

**Developer response:** Thank you so much for the kind review! It meant a lot to me as a lot of work has been put in to try to improve the app and to hopefully give a great journaling experience. Please if you ever have any feedback or requests don't hesitate to reach out through settings within the app.

### 5/5 — Creative, low-pressure way to journal

*2026-09-16*

Journaling can feel daunting when I’m just staring at a blank page, but I love that you can type, video journal, or even answer prompts in this app. The encouragement makes it much easier to get started. I also love seeing people’s happy moments. It feels like what social media could be if people were actually being genuine! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to explore journaling for mental health 💗✨

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for your thoughtful review! We are so happy to hear that you're enjoying both the journaling and happy reasons.

### 5/5 — Find some Happiness!!

*2026-06-18*

Would thinking about what part of today made you happy help your mind and mood? Well apparently so for me. The app by itself is bright, calming with a fun welcoming interface. You can create a private video journal with entries as you desire but there is also this feature where you can share a one minute video about what makes you happy today.  Just thinking about what made your day certainly helps you appreciate your life and the people and things that brighten it. Seems simple to use. If you’re interested in journaling, exercise, eating healthy, challenges… you could enjoy this app. If you want to feel a little better about what’s good in life, definitely give it a go!

**Developer response:** We are so glad to hear that you are enjoying the various features within the app. Thank you for the review!

### 5/5 — Encouraging

*2026-06-16*

At first I was hesitant about posting, but it's actually been fun. I especially love the Happy Reasons!It's been inspiring to see the little AND big things that make people happy and keep them going, and to be reminded that there is always SOMETHING good that happens in a day that we can be grateful for. Next I'll be trying the daily video journal. And for someone who isn't very tech savvy, the app is very user friendly!! Highly recommend!!

**Developer response:** Thank you very much for the review! We are so happy to hear you are enjoying the happy reasons. Happy journaling :)

### 5/5 — Great app I was looking for!

*2026-06-10*

I can only say that.

**Developer response:** So happy to hear that! Thank you for the review :) If you ever have any issues or a feature you'd like to see, please feel free to give us feedback from the settings screen within the app.

### 5/5 — Amazing video journal app

*2026-06-09*

I love this app so far. It’s cute, it works well, and I like that the happy reasons feature makes me feel part of a community

**Developer response:** Very happy to hear you are enjoying the app and especially the happy reasons feature! Thank you for the review :)

### 3/5 — Excited but permissions?

*2026-05-05*

Hi I was so excited to use this but the app says to enable video and microphone but when I click on that there’s no place in settings to do so. I have lockdown mode on. I’m not sure whether that’s affecting things?

Also why does it need your location? This app is perfect on privacy except for that part.

**Developer response:** Hi,

Thank you for the review! I will look into lockdown mode and see how this could affect microphone and camera permissions. Normally, you should be asked when opening the app for the first time to enable, or manually enable them in the iOS Settings app. As for location permission, this is only used if you would like to attach a location to your journal entry. This can be helpful later if you would like to  filter your journals by location so you can see how your mood is affected by where you are. If you have any feedback about your experience with the location permissions in the app and would like to share them with us, please feel free to email us at videojournaldaily@gmail.com. For example if you were prompted to give location permissions when not trying to attach a location to a journal then we have a problem to fix! Again thank you for the review.

### 5/5 — Love the data privacy

*2026-04-23*

Amazing to see an app take data privacy so seriously. On device encryption makes me comfortable sharing about my day and knowing it will stay safe.

**Developer response:** Happy to see you enjoy the privacy features! Thank you for the review :)

## Frequently asked questions about Video Journal

### What is Video Journal Daily?

Video Journal Daily allows you to record daily video entries to reflect on your life, feelings, and future. It helps you build a habit of self-care and gain perspective on your experiences.

### Can I use Video Journal Daily for free?

Yes, all features are available to free users except for backing up your journals in the cloud. You can create unlimited journal entries without a subscription.

### What information can I add to my Video Journal Daily entries?

Each entry can include your mood, location, weather, and step count from Apple Health Kit. You can also attach photos to your video journals.

### Is my data private and secure in Video Journal Daily?

Yes, all photos and videos are encrypted on your device. Your journal album is protected by biometrics, and only you can view your entries.

### How does Video Journal Daily help improve mental health?

By making journaling a habit, Video Journal Daily helps you visualize your mood over time, build streaks, and gain insights into your well-being. You can also share positive moments with others.

### What devices is Video Journal Daily available on?

Video Journal Daily is available on iPhone and iPod devices.

### How often is Video Journal Daily updated?

The latest version is 1.3.1, and the app was last updated on June 10, 2026. Updates typically include new features and performance improvements.

### What are the subscription options for Video Journal Daily?

Video Journal Daily offers a monthly subscription for $3.99 and an annual subscription for $29.99, providing cloud backup for your journals.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.8 — 2026-10-21

Thanks for using Happy Reasons Journal! 

Updates:
- Add a journal drafts folder
- Small improvements

### 2.0.7 — 2026-10-13

Thank you for using Happy Reasons!

In this release we have:
- Small bug fixes
- Happy Reason community videos off switch
- Small performance improvements

### 2.0.6 — 2026-10-02

Thank you for using Happy Reasons Journal!

New this version:
- Sign in with email, receive a code or press the magic link to log in/sign up
- Temperature unit settings
- Journal upload improvements
- Home screen widgets small UI changes

### 2.0.5 — 2026-09-28

- New share cards
- Small improvements

### 2.0.4 — 2026-09-26

- Improved transcripts
- Small bug fixes

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