Purist Journal · Office #50,289

What it is

Calls itself “journaling app”.

• Calls itself: journaling app

“Local-first journaling app for focus, habits, and daily reflection”

Where it puts itself

Rules out “ads”, “selling of your data” and “third-party trackers”.

• Says it will not: ads · selling of your data · third-party trackers

“No third-party trackers, no ads, and no selling of your data.”

What it costs

Monthly subscription and yearly plan. A free tier, free forever. Prices quoted: $29.99/yr, $3.99/mo.

• Monthly: yes
• Yearly: yes
• Free plan: free forever
• Price: $29.99/yr · $3.99/mo

“Purist+ is our premium tier ($3.99/mo or $29.99/yr).”

“Free forever”

How it runs

A web app for desktop and iOS. Runs locally and works offline. Hosted in the cloud. Built with Lemon Squeezy.

• Kind: web
• Runs on: desktop · iOS
• Runs where: cloud / hosted · on the device, offline
• Payments: Lemon Squeezy

“Right now, Purist Journal works great as a mobile web app on your phone.”

“We’re designing a native iOS experience that keeps the same calm, focused workflow as the desktop app”

What it works with

Built on IndexedDB and Supabase. Names Notion, TestFlight and 1 more on its pages.

• Built on: IndexedDB · Supabase
• Names: Notion · TestFlight · iOS

“IndexedDB”

“Notion-style slash commands”

What it offers as proof

In beta. Trying it asks for an email.

• Stage: beta
• Instant signup: yes
• Trial asks for: an email address

“Get notified when early beta testing opens on TestFlight.”

“Start Journaling — Free”