A private, local-first journal for notes, memories, and reflections.
Capture entries in seconds, organize with tags, attach photos or audio, and see simple stats over time. Your journal lives on your device, with export and backup when you choose.
Local & Private
Entries, tags, and attachments are stored locally in a fast on-device database. No accounts, no cloud sync, and no analytics. Your journal is yours.
Fast Capture
Tap ➕, pick a tag (or create a new one), and start writing. Add photos, videos, or audio when you need more than words.
Own Your Data
Export entries to JSON, CSV, or TXT for backup or analysis. Imports and restores are local and manual, so you stay in control.
Core Features
- Simple three-tab layout: Entries, Stats, Settings.
- Rich entries with text plus optional photos, videos, audio, and files.
- Custom tags to group moods, projects, people, or topics.
- Filters and search by date, tag, and text.
- Stats such as streaks, entry counts, and averages over time.
- Backup and export tools built in, with local restore.
Price Model
- Free download.
- Full use of application functionality.
- Optional one-time Premium upgrade to access advanced statistics.
- No subscriptions, no paywall on your existing entries.
Why QuickNotes?
Most journaling apps are built around subscriptions and cloud accounts. QuickNotes is built around you.
| Feature | Them | QuickNotes – Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | ☁️ Cloud sync — your data lives on their servers | ✅ Local storage — your device, your control |
| Pricing | 💸 Monthly or annual subscription | ✅ One-time purchase for Premium |
| Data Use | 📊 Data mining to target ads and train models | ✅ Zero tracking — we never see your entries |
| Account | 🔐 Account required to get started | ✅ No account needed — open and write |
More Than a Journal
QuickNotes is a flexible private log for whatever you need to track — offline and on your terms.
💼 Offline Work Log
Track sensitive projects, client notes, and daily progress without any of it ever touching a company server or third-party cloud.
🧠 Private Mental Health Tracker
Log moods, triggers, therapy notes, and personal reflections. Your mental health data is among the most sensitive — keep it off the cloud.
🏋️ Local Fitness & Weightlifting Diary
Record sets, reps, PRs, and how you felt each session. A simple local log with no subscription required to see your own history.
From the Blog
Why I built an air-gapped journal in 2026
Personal thoughts on privacy, cloud risk, and why local-first software matters now more than ever.