# Yay! Video Journal — The Modern Private Journal > Private video journaling app with multimedia support and secure access. (iPhone/iPad app by Explore Fun Inc.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-video-journal/id1630840499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Explore Fun Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/299224316) - Category: Lifestyle, Health & Fitness - Price: Free with in-app purchases - Rating: 5.00/5 from 6 App Store ratings · 8 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 16.6 · 276 MB - Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, European Spanish - Released: 2024-10-07 - Data updated: 2026-08-21 - Monetization: free with in-app purchases - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-video-journal/id1630840499/reviews.md ## What is Yay! Video Journal? Yay! is the very modern and private way to record your thoughts and meaningful happenings, once or as many times as you like per day. * Record video * Show where you are by switching camera at any time * Include important photos and videos * Include workouts via Apple's Suggestions * Add notes and hashtags to each entry * Search by note, hashtags or anything you said to easily find what you need * FaceID or passcode protect your entries to keep everything private At the end of each recording, a complete video is output which includes your photos and other videos. Up to 7 entries can be made for free so that you can try Yay! with no commitment. In-App Purchases 3 in-app purchases are available: - One month. This does not auto-renew. Allows you to try out the app without worrying that you’ll forget about a renewing subscription - Monthly. This is an auto-renewing Monthly subscription which lets you use all the features of the app until you cancel. - Yearly. This is an auto-renewing Yearly subscription which lets you use all the features of the app until you cancel. Our best value. When you purchase one of the above, you unlock these features: - Unlimited entries - Option to auto-save to your Photo library - Unlimited private cloud storage of all your entries - Security with Face ID or Passcode. No one else can see the entries you’ve made - No Ads Information We Collect We collect the following information when you purchase a monthly plan or subscription: - First name - Last name - Email address - We store your video entries (not the images, videos and other media used to create the entries) on our servers as part of a monthly purchase or subscription Information We Share Explore Fun Inc does not share any of the above information with any 3rd party, unless we are forced to do so to comply with laws. Ads And Analytics Only aggregated, anonymous statistics are used to serve ads in the app. Some aggregated, anonymous statistics are collected such as which screens you visit, which buttons you press, crash information etc, but this is anonymous and cannot be connected back to you. We do this to improve the operation of our apps and to inform decisions on which areas of the app we should improve and expand upon. Purchase Information When you purchase a monthly plan or subscription, Apple handles all of the billing information (eg credit card info, your name, your address) and none of this information is shared with Explore Fun Inc. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms & Conditions: https://terms.explorefun.com Privacy Policy: https://privacy.explorefun.com ## Key features - Record video entries - Include photos and videos - Add notes and hashtags - Search entries by keyword - FaceID/Passcode protection - Workout integration ## Pricing and in-app purchases Base price: Free. **Subscriptions** | Subscription | Price | Period | | --- | --- | --- | | Monthly Subscription | $1.99 | per month | | Yearly | $19.99 | per year | **One-time purchases** | Purchase | Price | Type | | --- | --- | --- | | One Month Only | $3.99 | one-time | ## Recent user reviews (8 of 8) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/yay-video-journal/id1630840499/reviews.md ### 5/5 — Amazing app *2025-03-11* Exactly what I needed for my hectic life ### 5/5 — Yay for Yay *2025-03-06* It’s great to get my thoughts out and stored safely instead of having to type everything and paste photos. Really enjoying using Yay! every day ### 5/5 — Became a daily thing for me! *2024-10-31* Been using Yay to record daily videos. Searching for spoken text is an amazing feature. I was able to find what I talked about a week or two ago in a video. It also reminds me to take one! The privacy feature is great as well which needs Face ID to unlock. Ensures my privacy for when family members or others are using my phone ### 5/5 — Tell the story of your day *2024-10-30* Love this new app! Simple to pick up and use, and very effective. Create a video of yourself telling your story /highlights (or lowlights) of your day , illustrate it with pics or videos you’ve taken (very useful if like me you’re a bit camera shy!), and create a meaningful, lasting record. Includes security features to keep it all private, such as face recognition. My new favourite app! ### 5/5 — Easy to use! *2024-10-25* Super simple, effective way to create beautiful video journals. Highly recommended, especially for people who want to create audible / visual memories! ### 5/5 — Great way to Journaling *2024-10-22* Easy to use, very intuitive to adding and mixing videos, photos and a narrative. Great app! ### 5/5 — Good video journal *2024-10-21* This seems like it does everything I need. Now I can keep my latest happenings forever! Love it! UI is very nice! ### 5/5 — Perfect app! *2024-10-20* Wow - so happy I stumbled on this! This has been a fantastic way of journaling on my phone in such a fun way ## Frequently asked questions about Yay! Video Journal ### What is Yay! Video Journal? Yay! Video Journal is a private journaling app that allows you to record your thoughts and experiences using video, photos, and notes. It offers features like FaceID/passcode protection and search functionality for your entries. ### How many entries can I make for free in Yay! Video Journal? You can make up to 7 entries for free in Yay! Video Journal, allowing you to try out the app's core features without any commitment. ### What are the subscription options for Yay! Video Journal? Yay! Video Journal offers a non-auto-renewing one-month trial, an auto-renewing monthly subscription for $1.99, and an auto-renewing yearly subscription for $19.99, which is the best value. ### Does Yay! Video Journal have ads? Yes, Yay! Video Journal contains advertisements. However, purchasing a monthly plan or subscription removes ads and unlocks additional features. ### How secure is my journal in Yay! Video Journal? Your journal entries are secured with FaceID or passcode protection, ensuring that no one else can access them. When you purchase a subscription, your entries are also stored privately on their servers. ### Can I include my workouts in Yay! Video Journal? Yes, Yay! Video Journal allows you to include your workouts by integrating with Apple's Suggestions, adding another dimension to your journal entries. ### How often is Yay! Video Journal updated? Yay! Video Journal was last updated on April 28, 2025, indicating recent development and support. The latest version is 1.1.5. ### What devices does Yay! Video Journal support? Yay! Video Journal currently supports iPhone devices. It is rated for ages 4 and up. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 1.1.5 — 2025-04-28 Bug fixes. Thank you for your suggestions. Keep them coming! ### 1.1.4 — 2025-04-15 - Bug Fixes Many thanks for all your feedback - much appreciated. ### 1.1.2 — 2024-11-02 Bug fixes. Thank you for your suggestions. Keep them coming! ### 1.1.1 — 2024-10-27 Bug fixes. Thank you for your suggestions. Keep them coming! ### 1.1.0 — 2024-10-18 Bug fixes and added localizations for French, German, Portuguese, Spanish, Indonesian, Japanese and Korean. ## Apps similar to Yay! 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