Happy Reasons
About Happy Reasons
Happy Reasons is a journal for the days you want to remember and the ones you need to talk through.
You can talk to the camera, record a voice note, or write, whichever feels easiest that day. If you want, you can also post a short video to the Happy Wall about one good thing that happened.
Free on iPhone and Android. Your entries are saved privately on your phone, and the Pro plan keeps an encrypted copy in case you lose your phone.
Who it's for
People who want to journal but stall at a blank page. Talking for two minutes is often easier than writing a page, and the prompts help on days you don't know where to start.
What it is
A journal app for iPhone and Android with video, voice, and written entries, mood insights, guided prompts, and a pixel-art garden. It's free on your phone, and Pro adds encrypted cloud backup.
Why it exists
Video journaling helped Dan through a hard stretch of his life. He built Happy Reasons for himself first, and it grew from there.
Inside the app
Record today's entry, share a happy reason, or open an older day. See all features
Wednesday · June 10
Good afternoon
Record your journal
Capture a moment from your day
Happy reason
What made you happy today?
Explore
Album
Your journal archive
Happy wall
Happy reasons from all over the world
Settings
Account & preferences
Meet the founder
Dan Wolfgram started video journaling during a difficult time in his life. He built Happy Reasons as the journal he wanted to keep, at first just for himself, and he still designs and builds the app.
What people say on the App Store
Reviews from people who use Happy Reasons, pulled from the App Store.
The best video journaling diary
“I have tried them all—Confide, Talkbook (now Heartspring), and countless others—and this is the best video journaling apps. I tried it in July for the first time and it was ok but…”
— gabjbr, App Store
Creative, low-pressure way to journal
“Journaling can feel daunting when I’m just staring at a blank page, but I love that you can type, video journal, or even answer prompts in this app. The encouragement makes it much…”
— p2g, App Store
Find some Happiness!!
“Would thinking about what part of today made you happy help your mind and mood? Well apparently so for me. The app by itself is bright, calming with a fun welcoming interface. You…”
— EdfromPDR, App Store
Encouraging
“At first I was hesitant about posting, but it's actually been fun. I especially love the Happy Reasons!It's been inspiring to see the little AND big things that make people happy a…”
— Jadyn's, App Store
Love the data privacy
“Amazing to see an app take data privacy so seriously. On device encryption makes me comfortable sharing about my day and knowing it will stay safe.”
— RenGee123, App Store
Who can see your journal
Only you. Free entries are stored only on your phone. Pro backups are encrypted on your phone with a password you choose, so only you can open them. The one public part of the app is the Happy Wall, and posting there is up to you.
