Now available on iOS

Write freely.
Let go with intention.

Ember Journal is a private journaling app built around one simple truth: some thoughts need to be written, processed, and released — not stored forever.

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What it is

A journal built for letting go

Most journaling apps are built to help you remember. Ember is built to help you release. Write what's weighing on you — then burn it. The act of intentional deletion is surprisingly powerful.

Ember Journal writing screen with today's prompt

The burn ritual

A breath before you release

Before an entry burns, a short breathing exercise gives you a moment to be present. It's the difference between deleting a file and actually letting something go. The ritual is the point.

Ember Journal burn ritual breathing exercise screen

Privacy by design

Everything stays on your device

No account. No cloud sync. No data collection. Your entries are encrypted on your device and never leave it. Not even we can read what you write — and that's intentional.

Ember Journal security and privacy settings screen
"Writing is how we think. Burning is how we free ourselves from what we've already thought."
The idea behind Ember Journal

Everything in Ember

Built for the ritual, not just the writing

Every feature is designed around one intentional loop: write, process, decide.

Daily Prompts

Curated prompts to guide your writing when you're not sure where to start. Free and premium prompts available.

The Burn Ritual

A breathing exercise before each burn gives your body a moment to be present with the release.

Archive

Save what you want to keep. Entries can be locked with biometrics for an extra layer of privacy.

Auto-Burn

Schedule entries to vanish automatically after 24 hours, 7 days, or 30 days. Set it and let go. Premium.

Face ID Lock

Lock the entire app with Face ID or Touch ID. Auto-locks after inactivity so your thoughts stay private.

No Cloud, Ever

Your journal lives on your device. No account needed. No backup to any server. Completely offline.

Start your first entry today.

Free to download. Write as much as you want. Burn when you're ready.

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iOS only · Requires iOS 16 or later