Changelog

Hey everyone,

I’m excited to share this update, just in time for Mental Health Day on October 10th! This version introduces a brand new mental health page, giving you access to educational resources, exclusive mental health-themed stickers, and a fresh feature: Breath Sessions. Take a guided breath session before journaling to help set a calm and mindful mood.

Looking ahead, get ready for some spooky surprises coming up for Halloween. And as many of you have asked for it, I’m working on new stickers and an option to import your own—so you’ll always have the perfect sticker for every mood and moment.

Thank you all for your incredible support and feedback. Bubbles and I are truly grateful for every single one of you, and we hope you continue to enjoy this passion project as much as we love creating it.

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali

Hello everyone,
I’m beyond excited to introduce Bubbles' Journal 2.0—one of our biggest updates yet!

What’s new:
- New Dark & Tinted App Icons: Customize your look with sleek, stylish icons.
- 3 New Control Center Buttons: Quickly create entries or jump into Book Mode with a tap.
- Shortcuts & Spotlight integration: Navigate faster than ever.
- New Live Activity: Keep an eye out—Bubbles has a little surprise for you!
- Apple Pencil Pro support: A brand-new context menu appears when you squeeze your Pencil—give it a try!
- As always, some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

This update introduces the first wave of features for Bubbles’ Journal 2, with a major second set coming soon.
And that’s just the beginning! October brings even more exciting updates—starting with a special celebration for Mental Health Day and some spooky surprises for Halloween. After lots of requests, I’m also working on new stickers and an option to import your own, so you’ll never run out!

Thank you all for your amazing support and feedback. Bubbles and I are truly grateful for each of you, and we hope you continue to enjoy this passion project as much as we love creating it.

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

This version brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
This version brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
This version brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

I am thrilled to announce that Bubbles has been expanding his linguistic skills and has learned Spanish! He’s been working hard, and now he's ready to help more users in their journaling journey.

In addition, there is now an option in the settings to disable Face ID / Touch ID login, as well as some bug fixes.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
This version brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
In this update, we have a couple of small quality of life changes.

Additionally:
- Bookmode now has some new buttons to quickly jump forward and backward.
- Listening to music from other apps while journaling should be easier, as opening Bubbles’ Journal won’t stop playback.
And as always, we've also squashed some minor bugs.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
In this update we've also squashed some minor bugs.
Also, we can't wait for the upcoming months, as new features and content will be released, so stay tuned!

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I'm happy to present to you the new Easter sticker packs!
In addition, we've also squashed some minor bugs.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I'm happy to present to you the new Easter sticker packs!
In addition, we've also squashed some minor bugs.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I’m happy to show you 4 more sticker packs with a total of 110 new stickers! Come and take a look at the packs: Spring, Flower Shop, Self Love & Valentine’s Day.
In addition, we've also squashed some minor bugs.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
The Bubbles & Ali Team :)

Hey everyone,
In this version, we've added some features you requested:

- Text Overflow Management: Now, when your page is filled with text and images are added, a new button will appear. This lets you conveniently shift excess text to the next page.
- Password Settings Update: You can now disable 'Background Access Security'. This means no more unlocking your diary every time you switch back from other apps.
- App Size Reduction: We've managed to reduce the app size by a third, making it lighter and faster!
- We've also squashed some minor bugs.

Next update, we will introduce some new sticker packs, so stay tuned :)

Thanks for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
The Bubbles & Ali Team :)

Hey everyone,
version 1.4.2 brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Hope you all had a great Christmas & an awesome start to the new year!

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
version 1.4.1 brings some small stability improvements and bug fixes.

Hope you all had a great Christmas & an awesome start to the new year!

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I am thrilled to bring you version 1.4.0!
In this version, we have revamped the menu to include a new calendar view. You can now better see your progress, as well as write past or future entries.
Also, as usual, some small bugs were squashed.

Hope you all had a great Christmas & an awesome start to the new year!

Thank you for your support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
In version 1.3.2, some small bugs were squashed.
We wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
In version 1.3.1 we continue to unleash the power of iOS 17!
There is a new interactive Homescreen-Widget with some fun animations!
We've also squashed some bugs and made various improvements to enhance your journaling journey.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I am thrilled to bring you version 1.3.0!
In this update, we're unleashing the power of iOS 17 with exciting new features:
* 5 New tools to create beautiful drawings, making your journaling experience even more creative and personalized.
* 2 new Lockscreen-Widgets to keep your journaling insights and inspirations right at your fingertips.

We've also squashed some bugs and made various improvements to enhance your journaling journey.
I can't wait to hear what you think about these new features!

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hello everyone,

With version 1.2.8, we've continued our mission to make your journaling experience better! This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and improvements.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hello everyone,

With version 1.2.7, we've continued our mission to make your journaling experience better! This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and improvements.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
Finally there is new music, have fun listening!
Also, in our commitment to providing you with the best experience, we've made adjustments to our Japanese translations. Moreover, we've carried out some bug fixes and minor adjustments to enhance the app's performance.
Thank you for your unwavering love and feedback.
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
Just in time for the seasons, we've added Autumn & Winter sticker packs to brighten up your journal entries! But that's not all, Bubbles has been diligently learning and is thrilled to announce Japanese language support. Finally, we've polished the app a bit more with minor improvements.
Thank you for your continued love and feedback.

Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

—Minor bug fix for iOS 17—

Hey everyone,
Just in time for the seasons, we've added Autumn & Winter sticker packs to brighten up your journal entries! But that's not all, Bubbles has been diligently learning and is thrilled to announce Japanese language support. Finally, we've polished the app a bit more with minor improvements.
Thank you for your continued love and feedback.

Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

—Minor bug fix for iOS 17—

Hey everyone,
Just in time for the seasons, we've added Autumn & Winter sticker packs to brighten up your journal entries! But that's not all, Bubbles has been diligently learning and is thrilled to announce Japanese language support. Finally, we've polished the app a bit more with minor improvements.
Thank you for your continued love and feedback.


Happy journaling,

Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

I am thrilled to announce that Bubbles has been expanding his linguistic skills and has learned Chinese & Korean! He's been working hard, and now he's ready to help more users in their journaling journey.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I am thrilled to bring you version 1.2.0!
In this update, I have added two highly requested features. Firstly, I have added more stickers for you to enjoy!
Secondly, your diary now has a dedicated text mode, which allows you to write on the canvas more easily using a keyboard!

I can't wait to hear what you think about these new features!

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!
Happy journaling,
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hello everyone,

With version 1.1.3, we've focused on minor bug fixes to keep your journaling experience smooth and enjoyable.

Exciting news! In our upcoming updates, expect to see a range of new stickers to personalize your entries even more. We are also introducing a new text mode, bringing more flexibility and creativity to your journaling. Stay tuned for these fun additions!

As always, thank you for your continued support and feedback!

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hello everyone,

With version 1.1.2, we've continued our mission to make your journaling experience better! This update mainly focuses on bug fixes and improvements.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback!

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
I'm super excited to share version 1.1 with you all!
In this update, I've added 6 amazing new widgets to help you stay motivated and keep track of your progress.
Plus, I've revamped the notification system to make it even easier for you to maintain your journaling habit.
As always, I've made a bunch of minor improvements and adjustments to make your experience with the app even better.

Can't wait to hear what you think about these new features!

Thanks for your continued support and feedback! :)
Happy journaling!

Bubbles & Ali :)

P.S. Version 1.1.1 is a small hotfix :)

Hey everyone,
I'm super excited to share version 1.1.0 with you all!
In this update, I've added 6 amazing new widgets to help you stay motivated and keep track of your progress.
Plus, I've revamped the notification system to make it even easier for you to maintain your journaling habit.
As always, I've made a bunch of minor improvements and adjustments to make your experience with the app even better.

Can't wait to hear what you think about these new features!

Thanks for your continued support and feedback! :)
Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hello everyone,

In version 1.0.10, I’ve added a "Dialog Customization" section to the Settings that lets you edit your answers to Bubbles, like your username. I’ve also made some minor adjustments and bug fixes to enhance your experience with the app.

Stay tuned for our next update, where Bubbles will introduce a widget to help you track your progress.

Thanks for your continued support and feedback! :)

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,
In this update, we have made some minor bug fixes to improve the app's performance.
Thanks for your continued support and feedback. Enjoy using our app!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

In this update, I have made overall bug fixes and adjustments to enhance your experience with the app. Additionally, I have made some adjustments to the paywall.

As always, thank you for your continued support and feedback. Bubbles and I are grateful for each and every one of you and hope that you continue to enjoy using our app.

Happy journaling!

Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

I am thrilled to announce that Bubbles has been expanding his linguistic skills and has learned German! He's been working hard, and now he's ready to help our German-speaking users in their journaling journey.

As for me, I couldn't be happier to see our app become more inclusive and diverse.
Also, I have made some minor bug fixes to improve the overall performance of the app.

Thank you for your continued support and feedback.
Bubbles and I are truly grateful for every one of you, and we hope that you'll continue to enjoy our app and maybe its new German language support.

Happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

Just a quick update - the app name has been changed to better reflect the app.

Thanks again for all of the support & happy journaling!
Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey everyone,

I am excited to announce that you can now unlock your diary using Face ID / Touch ID, while still retaining a completely encrypted Diary!
This means that you can quickly unlock your diary when Bubbles’ greets you at app start. Although, to enable Face ID / Touch ID unlock you will have to enter your password once.

Actually, it was a choice to exclude Face ID / Touch ID for the initial log in, since I have enjoyed the slower and more deliberate process of inputting your password, as it allowed for a more meditative and thoughtful approach to journaling.
However, I also understand the convenience and ease of use that Face ID and Touch ID can provide.

Thank you for all your support and feedback. I couldn't have done it without you. Keep an eye out for more exciting updates in the future.
Happy journaling!

Bubbles & Ali :)

Hey,
As always I want to thank everyone for their support. I still feel very overwhelmed working on a project I truly love and having so many people using it. Thanks for being a part of this journey! :)

In this update, I have made several improvements to the app:
* Removed negative prompts from the question pool. My intention was to have some prompts which are a little unpleasant but you might benefit when reflecting on them. However, after hearing feedback from a user, I've come to realize that there is a chance that a negative prompt can hurt more than it helps, so I have decided to remove them.
* Fixed bugs on text boxes, which were not changing text color correctly and not expanding properly when text exceeded their frame.
* Fixed a bug where the image quality was poor after compression.
* Addressing a minor bug in the onboarding process and making some minor text adjustments.


As always, Bubbles and I wish y’all happy journaling!

P.S. Keep an eye out for our next update, where Bubbles will introduce a secure method for always unlocking your diary using your device's authentication method, aka FaceID or TouchID.

Hey,
First of all, thanks again to everyone for the support! I am overwhelmed by the number of downloads and app unlocks in such a short time.

In this update, I have made just a few minor improvements:
- To give new users more time to see if the app is right for them, I have increased the number of free entries from 2 to 3.
- Book Mode is now unlocked earlier.
- Minor adjustments have been made to improve the overall user experience of the app.

If you have any feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 'mail@homediary.app'.
I'm more than happy to help.

Happy journaling!

Hey,
First of all I want to thank everyone for their support! I am overwhelmed by so many downloads and app unlocks so early on!

In this update, I have made a few minor improvements to enhance your journaling experience. Here's what's new:
- I have updated the app name to better reflect the purpose of the app.
- I've added a mute option in the settings so that you can turn off any sounds if you prefer, as everyone has their own personal preferences when it comes to music.
- The "Object Layering System" is now disabled by default to prevent confusion for new users. However, it can still be easily enabled in the app's settings if you'd like to use it.
- I've made some minor bug fixes and adjustments to improve the overall performance of the app.

If you have any feedback or questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to me at 'mail@homediary.app'.
I'm more than happy to help.

Wishing y’all a happy and healthy new year.
Happy journaling!