ZenJournal: Private Diary

ZenJournal: Private Diary

Minimalist Micro Journal+Notes

80 ratings
69 reviews
Free
In-App Purchases

Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • August 8, 2018
  • June 6, 2026

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This minimalist journaling app offers a streamlined experience for logging thoughts, ideas, and memories. Organize entries with hashtags, search your history, and protect your privacy with discreet mode and biometric locks. It's designed for quick, stress-free reflection anytime, anywhere.

Unified timeline interface
Discreet Mode for public use
TouchID/FaceID lock
Hashtag organization
Quick search and filter
Backup and restore
Dark/Light mode
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What's New in ZenJournal

5.3.0

June 6, 2026

Timeline export is here. You can now turn a day, session, or single entry into something polished enough to save, send, print, or keep outside the app. New in this version: - Export timeline moments in three styles: Paper, Ink, and Warm. - Share as a beautiful image for quick sending. - Export as PDF for archiving or printing. - Export as TextBundle to keep Markdown and attached images together. - Copy or share text with image-aware rich formatting when your logs include photos. Also included from recent V5 updates: iCloud sync, multiple timelines, the refreshed Liquid Glass interface, broader localization coverage, and editable logs for the typo that refuses to let anyone achieve inner peace.

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Subscription plans

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User reviews

Great app for simple note taking

Great app, like how simple it is for just jotting down notes. I previously rated 3/5 because of no edit and light mode issues but those are fixed in the latest update.

Very cool!.. but right off the bat I noticed an issue.

Hi! I’m writing this review to say that I think this app is very cool. I found it being talked about on Reddit when looking for a Social media type journaling app. If you’re also looking for the same thing, I 100% recommend this app. In fact, I look forward to when I’m able to afford the premium (which you don’t really need to use the app, a for sure positive.)

However, as the title states, there was a feature I noticed was immediately missing.. editing. When you send a “message” so to speak, there is no way to edit it after. I’m glad you can copy and delete them, but being able to edit said “messages” after sending is very vital. I hope to developer adds this at some point, or at least adds it to the list after seeing this review!

Thanks for reading,
Em 🩷
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Lost all my writing

I wrote to my son on this app for months now and it’s all gone since update. My son died from cot death and I was told it helps to write and now I’ve lost it all.

Good but needs work

Firstly I tried to contact Support and the only option that is provided is using X and that’s just not okay as a lot of us might not use that app so maybe they will see my feedback here?

Difficult to use, lack of features on the free version. I only used a few times then deleted and went elsewhere

Do not recommend
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Is there a synch feature?

Just started using the app and so far I'm enjoying the simplicity. I also use Workflowy for a more "outline" structure with indented tabs, etc. But I like the single time line with this app, it's great for mind dumps and idea captures. My only concern: can I synch between my iPad and iPhone? So far it looks like I can only use it separately on each device. I'm constantly bouncing between the two and would like to capture and combine notes from both. Is this a current feature or maybe something that might happen in the future?
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FAQ

What is ZenJournal?

ZenJournal is a minimalist journaling app designed for fast and simple logging of thoughts, ideas, and memories. It unifies all your entries, hashtags, and searches into a single timeline interface for quick access and reflection.

What are the key features of ZenJournal?

Key features include a unified timeline, a 'Discreet Mode' for public journaling, TouchID/FaceID for security, hashtag organization, quick search functionality, backup and restore, and customizable dark/light modes.

How much does ZenJournal cost?

ZenJournal is free to use with unlimited logs. For additional features like a font picker, users can subscribe to Zen Pro. This freemium model allows basic usage for free while offering enhanced options through a subscription.

Can I use ZenJournal on multiple devices?

The app description mentions backup and restore functionality, which implies that you can save your journal entries and potentially restore them on other devices. This allows for data portability and continuity across your devices.

What are some common use cases for ZenJournal?

ZenJournal is ideal for journaling anywhere, even in public, thanks to its Discreet Mode. It can help users shield themselves from social media stress, cure fatigue with stress-free micro journaling, find inner peace, build self-awareness, and log random ideas or stream-of-consciousness writing.