Parchment is a private journaling application available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. It is designed to keep journal data confined to the user's devices or, when enabled, within the user's private iCloud account using Apple's CloudKit service. The app does not use advertising, third-party analytics SDKs, or tracking technologies, emphasizing user privacy and control over personal journal content.
Users can create and manage journal entries that may include text, handwriting, drawings, dates, and app settings. Parchment supports core features such as writing, editing, viewing past entries, searching entries, exporting sections of the journal, and syncing entries across devices through iCloud. The app also allows integration with Shortcuts or Siri actions as chosen by the user. All journal content remains inaccessible to the developer and is not stored on any server operated by Parchment; instead, data is either local or within the user's private iCloud database.
The application is intended for individuals who value privacy in their digital journaling and seek seamless synchronization across Apple devices. Users have control over iCloud access for Parchment and can manage their privacy preferences accordingly.
In the Habit, mindfulness & journaling space, Parchment takes a focused approach. It focuses on keeping a private, secure, and easily accessible digital journal across Apple devices without compromising privacy. Parchment is a consumer product aimed at individuals seeking a private digital journaling solution. Pricing is paid, from $5. Parchment is available on the web, iOS, and macOS.
It is developed by Christopher Lawley, and the product first shipped in 2026. Among its 10 catalogued features are private journaling, iCloud sync, and handwriting support.
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