PIN and access
How does the PIN work?
When your child first opens the app, they set a 4-digit PIN. After that, the PIN is required every time the app opens. Only the child knows it.
What if my child forgets their PIN?
On the lock screen, tap Forgot my PIN? This clears all entries and notes and lets your child set a new PIN. There is no way to recover the PIN or keep the data inside.
To avoid losing entries, use the backup feature in Settings before a PIN is forgotten.
Can a parent set or change the PIN?
No. The PIN belongs to the child and can only be changed from inside the app under Settings › Change PIN. This is intentional: the journal is theirs.
Data and backup
How do I back up the journal?
Inside the app, go to Settings › Your data › Save a backup. This exports all diary entries and notes as a file that you can save to Files, send to yourself by email, or store anywhere you like.
The backup file stays on your device or wherever you save it. It does not go to any server.
Can I move the journal to a new phone?
Not yet. All data lives on the device it was written on. Before switching phones, save a backup from Settings to keep a copy. There is no import feature, so the backup file cannot be restored inside the app — it is a readable record you can keep.
Does iCloud sync the journal?
No. The journal does not use iCloud. All data stays local to the device it was written on.
What happens if I delete the app?
All data is deleted with the app. Save a backup from Settings before uninstalling.
Purchase
Is there a subscription?
No. Jotting Journal is a one-time purchase. You pay once and keep it, including all future updates.
Can I use it on multiple devices?
Yes. Once purchased through the App Store, you can download it on any iPhone linked to the same Apple ID at no extra cost.