Make it yours
Choose Ember, Dusk, Ink, or Moss. Each theme works in light and dark. Change it during setup or in Account > Colors.
Your AI voice journal
Start with one thought.
Talk through what is on your mind. VākJournal listens, asks thoughtful questions, and helps you turn a conversation into a reflection.
Free to download. Full access costs $9.99/month or $69.99/year (USD) after any trial or free-use period. Check the App Store for local prices and trial eligibility.
New in version 0.20.0
A smoother, calmer start.
A little less setup. More room for your thoughts. Now available on the App Store.
Set up at your pace
Home cards let you choose a voice, color theme, and conversation style. Set a daily reminder and your name. Swipe through or skip.
A familiar welcome
Sign in with Apple to go straight to Home, greeted by your first name. Home now settles into place in one smooth step.
Keep it, or let it go
Say you are done with your first conversation. Then choose to save it as your first entry or let it go.
Your latest thought, close by
Your most recent entry sits at the top of Home. “Processing reflection” appears while a new entry is being written.
Insights when they are ready
Last Week’s Insights appears after you have a full week of entries. The chart uses your entries instead of filling gaps with guesses.
During a conversation, voice bars now circle the orb.
The mood screen, sheets, and sign-in screen are easier to read in light and dark.
From thought to reflection
Speak freely. Keep what matters.
Step 1
Start with one thought
There is room for what is on your mind. Start with a short conversation, without planning an entire entry.
Step 2
Go a little deeper
Talk in your own words. The companion listens and asks questions in the conversation style you choose.
Step 3
Return to what matters
Revisit your journals and Growth Moments. Explore the reflections and patterns that become more useful over time.
A journal you return to
Your reflections become more valuable over time.
Find a past entry. Revisit a Growth Moment. Ask a question in your own words and return to a thought you want to explore.
Your latest entry stays close on Home. Weekly insights wait until there is a full week to reflect on.
Explore voice journaling
Privacy, clearly explained.
Before your first signed-in conversation, a short note explains what is shared. Open “See all details” for the rest.
- AI providers process your words. OpenAI receives your first or display name and context from earlier entries.
- Your signed-in conversation starts only after you agree.
- Your journal content is encrypted in transit and at rest.
From our early journallers
A little easier to put into words.
“I love being able to just talk and let the AI summarize my thoughts.”
jsunchu87 · App Store review, July 17
“VākJournal makes journaling effortless. It’s become a great daily habit.”
rarena06 · App Store review, July 17
“The app is clean, straightforward, and easy to navigate.”
Sireesha B · App Store review, July 18
Before you start
- What is VākJournal?
- VākJournal is an AI voice journal for iOS. It turns spoken conversations into written entries, summaries, and reflections.How voice journaling works
- Is VākJournal free?
- Free to download. Full access costs $9.99/month or $69.99/year (USD) after any trial or free-use period. Check the App Store for local prices and trial eligibility.Subscription terms
- Which platforms can I use?
- VākJournal is available on iOS through the Apple App Store. Android is not yet available. You can join the Android notification list below.
- How do the conversation styles differ?
- Chatty offers a back-and-forth conversation. Exploratory helps you examine a thought more deeply. Rubber Duck gives you space to think aloud.Compare the three styles
- Who processes my voice and journal content?
- Daily carries live audio and transcribes speech. OpenAI processes conversation text and journal context. ElevenLabs turns the companion’s replies into speech. Your first or display name is shared with OpenAI for personalization.Privacy and provider details
- Does VākJournal keep voice recordings?
- VākJournal keeps transcripts and related journal content, not voice recordings after live processing. Provider retention follows the applicable policies and service agreements.How your data is handled
- Can I export or delete my data?
- Use Account > Data Management to export journal data in JSON format or delete your account. Deleting your account does not cancel your subscription.Deletion and retention details
There’s room for what’s on your mind.
Start with one thought. See where it takes you.
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