Hermes Journal vs Kindred

Need an extremely private journal? Meet Hermes, a fully encrypted journalling app made for privacy. You can create multiple journals and optionally lock them with a password. Each journal entry can have it's own password as well. There's no limit to how many journals and entries you can create. Everything is saved locally but you can export a journal as encrypted txt file.

Relationships are made of moments—the first date, a quiet night together, an honest conversation, or a trip you still think about. Kindred is a private journal for dating, intimacy, and relationships. Record what happened, who was there, when and where it happened, how you felt, photos, and anything you want to remember in your own words. Create private profiles for the people in your life, then revisit your shared history through a timeline or calendar. Filter moments by person, relationship, activity, date, or location, and explore gentle on-device insights without scores or judgment. Your journal stays private: • No Kindred account • No ads or social profile • No third-party analytics SDK • Optional Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode lock • Local-first storage with private iCloud sync • Complete ZIP backup and restore Apple Health integration is optional. Sexual Activity records are imported or written only when you choose. Your people, notes, photos, feelings, and tags are never shared with Apple Health. Available in English, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.