Your feelings
deserve to
be heard.
Puffy is a voice journal that listens. Record what you feel, tag your emotions from a feelings wheel, and watch your inner world unfold over time.
How it works
Three steps. One minute.
No onboarding walls. No setup wizards. Just you and your voice.
Record
Open the app and speak freely. Say whatever's on your mind - a rant, a whisper, a realization.
Track mood
Pick your emotion from a feelings wheel. Primary, sub, or both. Name what you feel in the moment.
Get insights
See patterns in your emotions over time. Discover what lifts you up and what brings you down.
Journaling should feel like talking to a friend.
Not filling out a form.
Features
Everything you need.
Nothing you don't.
Puffy strips away the noise and gives you a clean, honest space to process your feelings through voice.
Voice Recording
Just press record and speak. No typing, no prompts, no friction. Your voice is the fastest path to your thoughts.
Feelings Wheel
Tag entries with emotions from our research-backed wheel. 6 primary emotions, 34 sub-emotions. Finally, words for what you feel.
Voice to Text
Your words, transcribed and formatted beautifully. Speak once, read back anytime.
Mood Tracking
Track emotions over days, weeks, months. Spot the patterns you couldn't see before.
Offline-First
Works without internet. Your journal is always with you, synced when you're ready.
Private by design
Your data stays yours. No ads, no data selling. We built Puffy for trust, not tracking.
Emotions
The full spectrum.
We don’t believe in “good” or “bad” emotions. Every feeling is information. Puffy gives you the vocabulary to understand it.
There’s a word for the ache that isn’t quite sadness. For the joy that’s quieter than happy. Once you can name it, it stops running the show.
6 primary emotions · 34 nuances · Your emotional vocabulary, complete.
From the Puffy journal
Browse all articles
ComparisonsBest Voice Journal Apps in 2026 (Honest Comparison)
We tested the top voice and audio journaling apps. Here is an honest comparison of Puffy, AudioDiary, Day One, Rosebud, and more, with real screenshots.
Free ResourcesFeelings List: 250+ Emotion Words, Grouped (Free PDF)
A complete feelings list: 250+ emotion words organized by 6 core emotions and 34 sub-feelings, with intensity levels. Free printable PDF, no email needed.
Voice JournalingThe Complete Guide to Voice Journaling
Learn what voice journaling is, why it works, and how to start your own audio journal practice. Research-backed guide with practical tips.
FAQ
Questions & answers
What is Puffy?
Puffy is an audio journaling app that lets you record your thoughts by voice, tag your emotions, and track how you feel over time.
How does voice journaling work?
Just hit record and talk. Puffy transcribes your entry, lets you tag emotions from a feelings wheel, and saves everything securely.
Is Puffy free?
Yes. Puffy is free to download and use: recording, transcription, mood tracking, and insights are all included.
What emotions can I track?
Puffy uses a validated feelings wheel with 6 primary emotions (joy, love, surprise, fear, sadness, anger), each with detailed sub-emotions.
Is my data private?
Absolutely. Your voice entries and journal data are encrypted and never shared. See our Privacy Policy for details.
Can I use Puffy offline?
Yes. Puffy works offline-first. Record and journal anytime, and your data syncs when you're back online.
What platforms is Puffy available on?
Puffy is available on iPhone. An Android version may come later.
How is Puffy different from a text journal?
Voice captures tone, pauses, and raw emotion that text can't. Puffy transcribes your audio so you get the best of both worlds.
Does Puffy use AI?
Yes. Puffy uses AI to transcribe your entries and to write short reflections from your own words. Reflections are labeled as AI and can occasionally misread things.
How do I get started?
Download Puffy free from the App Store, hit record, and start journaling. It takes less than 30 seconds.
Can I export my journal entries?
Yes, you can export your entries as text for backup or personal use.
Is there a web version?
Puffy is currently an iPhone app. A web version may come in the future.
Your feelings
are waiting.
Start your voice journal today. Free to download, free to feel.
Free to download · Pro includes a 7-day free trial