Bad Days
in developmentSome days need a witness.
coming to the play store & app store · ios · android
Bad Days is a private diary for the moments you cannot explain to anyone else. No likes, no followers, no streaks, no audience to perform for. Just you, a blank page, and the freedom to be completely honest.
Writing is intentionally simple: open the app and start typing. Each entry can carry a Weight of the Day, describing how it actually felt through quiet emotional states like Quiet, Numb, Hollow, Solitude, Restless, and Heavy, rather than reducing the day to a number. When words are easier spoken than written, entries can hold a private voice recording too.
Instead of rewarding perfect habits or punishing missed days with broken streaks, Bad Days respects that healing is rarely linear. Your entries become an emotional constellation across the calendar, so patterns surface without turning your wellbeing into a game you can lose.
the problem
Why it exists
Most journaling apps turn reflection into performance: streaks to protect, habits to score, an audience to impress. Bad Days removes all of it, so there is somewhere honest to put a hard day without earning anything for it.
features
What it does
Write without an audience
No likes, followers, or streaks. Just a blank page and your own pace.
Weight of the Day
Capture how a day felt through quiet emotional states, not a rating out of ten.
Private voice notes
Record thoughts exactly as they sounded, kept on your device by default.
For Heavy Moments
Breathing, grounding, and crisis resources, always within reach.
Emotional constellation
See your entries mapped across the calendar and revisit them by feeling.
Private by design
Face ID or Touch ID lock, anonymous sign-in, and on-device storage by default.
what's inside
7 tools for heavy moments
- 4-7-8 breathing ritual
- 5-4-3-2-1 grounding
- The Burn
- Archive of Calm
- Ambient soundscapes
- Emergency contact
- Crisis resources
faq
Questions
Do I need an account?
No. You can use Bad Days completely anonymously without providing an email address, or sign in with Apple or Google if you want cloud backup.
Where are my entries stored?
On your device by default. Entries and voice notes are only backed up to the cloud if you choose to enable syncing.
Can I lock the app?
Yes. You can lock your journal behind Face ID or Touch ID for an extra layer of privacy.
Is my writing ever used for advertising?
Never. Your journal is not used for advertising, not sold, and not shared with third parties.
What stays free?
Writing, journaling, voice notes, emotional tracking, calming exercises, crisis resources, and biometric protection are always free. Bad Days Plus adds cloud backup, mood insights, PDF exports, premium themes, and the full soundscape collection.
How do I delete my account?
In the app: Settings → Delete Account → confirm. This permanently erases your account, entries, voice recordings, and identity data.
please note
Before you start
Bad Days is built to help you reflect, express yourself, and create space for your emotions. It is not a medical device and does not provide diagnosis, treatment, therapy, or professional mental health care. If you are experiencing a crisis or thinking about harming yourself, please contact your local emergency services or a qualified crisis helpline immediately. Professional support is always the best place to turn when you need immediate help.
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Want to know when it ships?
Drop me an email and I'll let you know when Bad Days is out.
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