Folio — A Quiet Notebook for Closing the Day
Write a little, notice your rhythms, build tiny habits. A private daily journal with no scores, no streaks, no pressure.
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A Gentle Space for Your Thoughts
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Daily Journal with Focus Mode
Write a sentence or a whole page. Focus mode hides everything except your words. No distractions, just you and the page.
Mood Tracking Without Pressure
Notice how you felt, not what you scored. No numbers, no graphs that make you feel bad. Just gentle awareness.
Tiny Habits, No Streaks
Track small habits beside your journal entries. No guilt if you miss a day. See patterns over time, not broken chains.
Monthly Reflection & Themes
Review your month at a glance. See recurring themes, notice what mattered. Your story, softly surfaced.
Make It Feel Like Yours
Choose from 5 color palettes and 6 paper textures. Make your notebook a place you want to return to.
Gentle Reminders
A soft nudge to write, never nagging. Set your preferred time. Snooze or skip without penalty.
Private & Secure
App lock with PIN or biometric. Your entries stay on your device. No account, no cloud syncing unless you choose.
Google Drive Backup
Optional backup to your Google Drive. Your data, your control. Export to plain text anytime.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Folio free?
Yes. Folio is 100% free with no ads, no subscriptions, and no in-app purchases. All features are available immediately.
Is my journal private?
Absolutely. All entries are stored locally on your device only. Folio includes app lock with biometric or PIN protection. There is no cloud, no account, no data collection.
Does Folio need internet access?
No. Folio works completely offline. Your entries, moods, and habits are stored on your phone and never uploaded anywhere.
What can I track in Folio?
Daily journal entries, mood (emoji or scale), custom habits, and monthly reflections that summarize your patterns.
How is Folio different from other journal apps?
Folio is gentle and pressure-free. No streaks that punish you for missing a day, no social features, no gamification. Just a quiet space for honest reflection.
Does Folio have an app lock?
Yes. Biometric (fingerprint/face) and PIN lock to keep your journal private from anyone who picks up your phone.
Can I export my journal data?
Yes. Folio lets you export your entries so your data is never trapped in the app. You own your words.
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