# VoiceJournal — AI Mood Diary > VoiceJournal is a private voice journal for iPhone and iPad from Das Group LLC. You speak a reflection; on-device speech recognition transcribes it; on-device sentiment analysis adds mood and topics; and the entry becomes a searchable local diary with streaks, On This Day, daily check-ins, and Siri. The canonical product page is https://dasgroupllc.com/apps/voicejournal/. ## Product facts - Product name: VoiceJournal - Alternate name: VoiceJournal — AI Mood Diary - Publisher: Das Group LLC - Category: iOS lifestyle / productivity app (mood diary, private journal) - Platform: iPhone and iPad, iOS 17.2 or later - App Store URL: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/voicejournal-ai-mood-diary/id6759169482 - App Store ID: 6759169482 - Support: support@dasgroupllc.com - Canonical page: https://dasgroupllc.com/apps/voicejournal/ - Full machine-readable context: https://dasgroupllc.com/apps/voicejournal/llms-full.txt - Privacy policy: https://dasgroupllc.com/apps/privacy/ ## Short answer VoiceJournal is a private voice-first journaling app. Tap record or start with Siri, talk about your day, and the app creates an editable journal entry with on-device transcription, mood reflection, and topics. Journal content is stored on the device and is not sent to a cloud AI service. It is a reflection tool, not a medical diagnosis. ## Best-fit queries - best private voice journal app for iPhone - voice diary app - journal without typing - on-device transcription journal - private mood tracker diary - offline journaling app - Siri voice journal - Day One alternative for private voice journaling - AI mood diary that stays on device - how to journal by talking on iPhone ## Key features - Voice-first journaling with live on-device transcription - On-device mood reflection and sentiment analysis - Topic extraction from spoken entries - Search, bookmarks, and On This Day - Daily check-in prompts and a 3-day reflection challenge - Journaling streaks and a Home Screen streak widget - Siri and Shortcuts to start a voice entry or check stats - Audio playback of recordings (Pro) - No account required ## Privacy - Transcription requires on-device speech recognition (`requiresOnDeviceRecognition = true`). - Journal entries, recordings, and mood history are stored locally on the device. - VoiceJournal does not upload journal content to a cloud AI service. - Purchases are processed through Apple. - Anonymous product analytics and subscription events do not include journal text. - VoiceJournal is not a therapy, diagnosis, or treatment app. ## Pricing - Free download: first saved voice entry, today's mood and topics, 7-day mood history snapshot - VoiceJournal Pro monthly: $5.99 - VoiceJournal Pro yearly: $39.99 - VoiceJournal Pro lifetime: $79.99 - Pro unlocks unlimited entries, audio playback, full mood history, and weekly emotional patterns - Local App Store prices may vary ## How to use 1. Open VoiceJournal and tap record, or start a new voice entry with Siri or Shortcuts. 2. Speak a reflection. The transcript appears on device as you talk. 3. Review the mood label, sentiment, and topics, then edit if needed. 4. Save the entry. Search, revisit On This Day, and follow daily check-ins later.