Write. Reflect. Rewire.

A journaling app that actually changes how you think

Structured journaling techniques that help you catch negative thoughts, examine them, and discover balanced perspectives. 100% private. Works offline. Your data stays yours.

100% Private
Works Offline
CBT-Inspired
Thought Record

Meeting didn't go as planned...

"I'm not good enough"

"One meeting doesn't define my abilities. I've succeeded before."

Most journaling apps are just digital notebooks

They store your thoughts. But nothing changes. You write the same worries. You feel the same way. The blank page stares back without guidance.

6 structured journal types for different needs
4 validated questionnaires to track progress

Other Apps

  • Blank pages with no guidance
  • Random prompts that feel shallow
  • Your data on their servers
  • Require accounts and cloud storage
  • Track moods, but nothing changes

Unwindly

  • Structured techniques that transform
  • Guided reflection that creates insight
  • Everything stays on your device
  • Try free, then choose your plan
  • Actually rewire thinking patterns

Everything you need to transform your thinking

Six structured journal types, validated assessments, relaxation tools, and complete privacy. All included.

Gratitude Practice

Shift your attention toward what's working. Small daily wins compound into lasting mindset change.

Reflection Journals

Process what happened today with guided prompts. Build self-awareness over time.

Self-Support Journal

Write to yourself like you'd write to a friend. Build inner compassion and resilience.

Mood Tracking

See patterns over time. Connect your thoughts, activities, and emotional states to understand what helps.

Breathing Exercises

Voice-guided techniques like 4-7-8 and box breathing for immediate calm when you need it.

100% Privacy

All data stays on your device. No cloud storage. No data mining. Your vulnerable thoughts stay private.

Works Offline

Full functionality without internet. Your journal is available whenever you need it, wherever you are.

Backed by science, not just marketing

The journaling methods in Unwindly are inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) - the most researched approach to changing unhelpful thinking patterns. These are the same techniques therapists use.

Track your mental wellbeing over time with clinically validated questionnaires. See how your scores change as you practice, and identify what's working for you.

PHQ-9 Depression
GAD-7 Anxiety
PSS-10 Stress
WHO-5 Wellbeing

Evidence-Based Approach

CBT has over 2,000 research studies supporting its effectiveness. We bring these proven techniques to your pocket.

How Unwindly transforms your thinking

Simple steps that create lasting change

1

Write

Capture the thought that's bothering you. The situation. The automatic reaction. Get it out of your head and onto the screen.

2

Reflect

Examine the evidence. What supports this thought? What contradicts it? What would you tell a friend who thought this?

3

Rewire

Discover a balanced perspective you actually believe. Not toxic positivity - genuine, evidence-based reframing that sticks.

Before

"I'm a failure. Everything I do goes wrong."

After

"This didn't work out, but I've succeeded before. One setback doesn't define me."

Your journal. Your device. No cloud required.

Everything stays on your device. No cloud storage, no data harvesting. Your most vulnerable thoughts remain truly private.

  • All data stored locally on YOUR device
  • No account required — subscription via App Store
  • Works 100% offline - no internet ever needed
  • Optional sync uses end-to-end encryption
  • You're the customer, not the product
  • Your entries stay on your device — export anytime, even after cancelling

Start free, stay flexible

Try everything free for 7 days. Then pick the plan that works for you.

Monthly

$9.99 /month

Flexible, cancel anytime

  • All 6 journal types
  • Unlimited entries
  • Mood tracking & insights
  • Breathing exercises & body scan
  • 4 validated questionnaires
  • End-to-end encrypted sync
Start 7-Day Free Trial

Lifetime

$49.99 once

Pay once, yours forever

  • All 6 journal types
  • Unlimited entries
  • Mood tracking & insights
  • Breathing exercises & body scan
  • 4 validated questionnaires
  • End-to-end encrypted sync
Start 7-Day Free Trial

All plans include every feature. Start with a 7-day free trial. Cancel anytime.

Prices shown in USD. Actual prices may vary by region and are set by Apple.

Why subscription?

You’re paying for the product, not being the product. Your subscription funds ongoing privacy-first development — new journal types, better insights, and continued engineering by a small indie team. No ads, no data selling, ever. Prefer a one-time payment? The lifetime option is for you.

Available everywhere you are

iOS and macOS.

iOS
macOS
Available in: English Deutsch Русский Українська

Frequently asked questions

Why a subscription?

Most apps are free because you are the product — your data gets sold to advertisers. We chose a different path: you pay for the product, so we never need to monetize your data. Your subscription funds a small indie team building new journal types, better insights, and the engineering that keeps everything private and offline-first. Try everything free for 7 days, and if you prefer a one-time payment, we offer a lifetime option too.

Is this a replacement for therapy?

No. Unwindly is a self-help tool that uses techniques inspired by CBT, but it's not a substitute for professional mental health care. If you're struggling, please reach out to a therapist or counselor.

What's included in the free trial?

Everything. During the 7-day trial you get full access to all journal types, mood tracking, breathing exercises, questionnaires, and sync. After the trial, choose a monthly, yearly, or lifetime plan to keep going.

Is my data really private?

Yes. All journal data stays on your device. We don't have servers storing your entries. If you enable sync, your data is end-to-end encrypted - we couldn't read it even if we wanted to.

What happens to my data if I cancel?

Your journal entries stay on your device forever — they're yours regardless of subscription status. You can always export your data in JSON or CSV format, even after cancelling. You never lose your entries.

What's CBT?

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is the most researched psychological approach for changing unhelpful thinking patterns. It's what therapists use. Unwindly brings these structured techniques to your pocket in an accessible way.

Download Unwindly

Start your free trial today. Try everything for 7 days — no commitment.

Available on iOS and macOS (via iPad app).

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