MoodHaven Journal

7.6easy start · #7 of 37
in Journaling Software

Free to practise onyes
Free trialnot on record
Well documentedyes
Runs where you workyes

Runs on Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows.

MoodHaven Journal is ranked #7 of 37 in journaling software on The Geeks Club, made by MoodHaven Journal. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan.

MoodHaven Journal plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Open-source MIT license · No subscription · No paid features · All features included moodhaven.app · 28 Sept 2026

Compared on journaling software

Free plan: Yes
End-to-end encryption: Yes
Media support: Voice memos recorded on Wear OS and transcribed locally with Whisper.cpp.
Prompt features: guided
Search scope: entry
Available platforms: Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Export formats: .moodhaven encrypted backup, plaintext

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The record

Pricing model: The app is completely free with no Pro tier, subscription, or paid features.
Free tier limits: Everything ships to everyone; the page does not state feature limits for the free plan.
Trial and refund: No trial or refund policy is stated in the supplied page text.
Desktop platforms: Native desktop apps are available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Browser app: A browser PWA is available at journal.moodhaven.app without installation or an account.
Wear OS support: Wear OS supports voice captures and voice memos from the wrist.
Encryption method: Entries use AES-256-GCM encryption with PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256 and 600,000 iterations.
Key storage: Keys are derived in memory and cleared on lock; passwords are never stored or transmitted.
Account requirement: No account or email is required to use the app.
Sharing model: Data is not uploaded or shared unless the user chooses to export it.
Teams and admin: No team workspace or administrator features are stated in the supplied page text.
Peer sync: Devices can sync over a local network using Ed25519 identity and encrypted transport, without cloud relay.
Data export: Entries can be exported as an encrypted .moodhaven backup or as a plaintext file.
Company builder: MoodHaven Journal was built by Ken LaCroix and is open source under the MIT license.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on The Geeks Club

Best Journaling Software in 2026#7 of 37

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Sources

moodhaven.app/faq· checked 28 Sept 2026
moodhaven.app· checked 28 Sept 2026