# Voice journaling

> Jourlo is a private voice journal for iPhone. Record a thought, keep the audio with your entry, and return to it alongside your writing and photos.

Canonical page: https://jourlo.site/features/voice-journaling

Reviewed: 2026-10-14

- Record a thought when speaking feels easier than typing.
- Keep voice notes together with the context of your day.
- Use on-device dictation where your device supports it.

## Getting started

1. Choose one moment or thought you want to keep.
2. Record a voice note, or use supported on-device dictation.
3. Save the entry and add writing, photos, or a mood check-in if you like.

## Questions

### What is voice journaling?

Voice journaling means recording your thoughts instead of typing them. In Jourlo, a voice note belongs to your journal entry, so you can keep the recording alongside written details, photos, and a mood check-in.

### Does Jourlo send recordings to an external AI service?

Jourlo does not send journal recordings or text to external AI services. Dictation uses on-device speech recognition where supported. Your journal stays on your device, with optional iCloud backup under your own Apple ID.

### Can I combine a voice note with writing?

Yes. A Jourlo entry can bring together writing, voice notes, photos, and a mood check-in. Keep whichever details help you remember the day.

[Download Jourlo in the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jourlo-private-journal-diary/id6758624145)