Text journal
Write down your thoughts and attach photos when a few images help tell the story.
Private by design
Keep the moment.
Keep it yours.
Shanti Journal is a free diary for the things that are easier to write, say, or record in private. Create text, voice, and video entries that stay on your device.
- Text, voice & video
- Local device storage
- No account required
A diary that meets you where you are
Three ways to record what matters
Choose the format that fits the moment. Add photos to written or voice entries; add tags and a short description to voice or video entries.
Voice journal
Record your voice, with optional photos, tags, and a short description.
Video journal
Record a video entry, then add tags and a short description for context.
First-party app screens
A look inside your private journal
These screenshots are from the current English app assets.
Your records, your device
No cloud account between you and your journal
Text, voice, and video entries are encrypted and stored locally on your device. Shanti Journal does not upload them to a server, and you do not need to register or sign in to use the app.
You can set an access password, so opening the app requires verification.
Read the Privacy PolicyA place to say it, then move on
Private space for the thoughts you do not need to keep
Tree Hole
Put a thought in a dedicated private space and choose whether it is deleted after 7 days, 30 days, or kept permanently.
Gone with the Wind
When you are ready to part with an entry, use a dedicated deletion experience to consciously let it go.
Available on mobile
Shanti Journal on iOS and Google Play
Official listing identifiers: Apple App Store ID 6787829333 and Google Play package name journal.app.free.gratitude.
Published by Lumi Digital; the iOS developer listing displays 素英 李.
Questions answered
Before you start journaling
Are my entries uploaded to the cloud?
No. Text, voice, and video entries are stored locally on your device and are not uploaded to a server.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Shanti Journal does not require registration or sign-in.
How long does a Tree Hole entry stay?
You can choose 7 days, 30 days, or permanent retention.
Can I protect the app from someone using my phone?
Yes. You can set an access password that is checked when the app opens.