Journal Mate 5.0 is a major refresh focused on capture, organization, and trust.
Stop losing handwritten pages in Photos, screenshots in chats, and PDFs in random folders.
Journal Mate gives paper notebooks, receipts, screenshots, and saved documents one clean place to live, so you can find what you need later without digging through albums, apps, and messengers.
What is new in 5.0
- A refreshed app structure with updated Library, Search, and Settings screens
- Easier notebook capture from scans, photos, and files
- Backup and restore tools for moving your library more safely
- Photo editing and widgets as part of the core experience
- Polished navigation, filtering, and overall reliability improvements
Built for a calmer document library
Capture and organize your library your way:
- Scan paper pages on the go
- Import photos, screenshots, and PDFs from other apps
- Group pages into notebooks you can search, pin, archive, and revisit fast
When your library grows, Journal Mate helps you stay in control:
- Search notebooks by title and notes
- Keep favorites close and move older notebooks to Archive
- Share pages or whole notebooks as JPG, PNG, or PDF
- Sync your library through iCloud across your Apple devices
- Export a backup when you want an extra layer of safety
Whether you are saving handwritten notebooks, family keepsakes, receipts, study notes, or screenshots worth keeping, Journal Mate helps you keep everything together and easy to find.
Private by default
Journal Mate is private by default. Your library stays tied to your device and iCloud account, and the app does not use third-party ad SDKs or cross-app tracking.
Today, the complete core experience is free for libraries with up to 50 active pages. Premium removes the page limit and unlocks every color theme.