Apple Journal
Does Apple Have a Journaling App?
Yes: Apple Journal is free, comes with the iPhone on iOS 17.2 or later, and now runs on iPad and Mac. What it does, and when a handwriting companion fits better.
Updated August 7, 2026
What Apple Journal is, and when to use something else
Apple Journal is a typed journal for the Apple ecosystem: entries live in the app, are end-to-end encrypted in iCloud, and can be printed or exported. For a free digital diary on an iPhone, it is a strong default.
It runs on Apple platforms only, and its guidance stops at suggested moments. If you want themed guided sessions, or you want the writing on paper instead of in an app, that is the job Journal Party is built for.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use Apple Journal on Android?
No. Apple Journal is available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. On Android, you would need a different journaling app, or a guided companion like Journal Party if you write by hand.
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