Sunrise: AI Buddy & Wellbeing
Diary to vent, reflect, grow
Free · In-App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.
Design renewal and huge feature updates!
Meet your new wellbeing coach! Sunrise is an AI-powered social habit tracker and journal that brings clarity to your thoughts and boosts your emotional wellbeing. Reflect, grow, and stay accountable with friends without having to overshare.
STRAVA FOR YOUR MIND
Struggling to spend smart or quit smoking? Feeling unmotivated, foggy, or just off? Our AI-powered social habit tracker and journal helps you regain clarity and builds lasting change for your long-term wellbeing. Backed by research, we combine identity-based habit building with social accountability so self-improvement actually feels good. It’s a fun, smart, cheap way to improve your mental health.
REVIEWS
"Being a sensitive person, I often felt overwhelmed by my mood swings. I tried every journaling app for emotional clarity, and this is the first one that really works for me." ~ @dear.small on instagram
"It's like going to therapy without a therapist." ~ @only1intheearth on X
"It's helped my wellbeing so much that I just had to recommend it to all my friends." ~ @CherryColty on X
SUPPORTIVE AI JOURNAL
- Get judgment-free emotional support whenever you write — like having a therapist in your pocket.
- Restore your clarity and motivation with keyword pattern insights and to-do recommendations.
ACCOUNTABILITY BUDDY
Sunrise is the fun social, journaling app to build healthy habits, stay consistent, and grow with friends! Gain clarity, boost emotional wellbeing, and stay on track — together.
- Smart Goals: AI checks your journals and alerts your friends when you’re off track—without sharing your entries.
- Private Goals: stay accountable even with private goals. Friends see you're working on something, but not what.
- Daily Reminder: build clarity and consistency by journaling at the same time each day.
- Emoji Reactions: celebrate with your buddies, or check in when they need help.
- Progress Badges: unlock milestones for streaks, recoveries, and daily wins.
SAY HI!
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunriseapp.global
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/getsunrise/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunriseapp.official/
- Email: info@sunrise-app.com
- Terms of service: https://fimpact.notion.site/Sunrise-Terms-of-Service-aa08d2544e434190843dbaf4da552b69?pvs=4
- Privacy policy: https://fimpact.notion.site/Sunrise-Privacy-Policy-2c72498beed74695ab12b1207684483f?pvs=4
more [New Features]
• Check-In Feed – Invite friends to support and keep you on track with your goals.
• New Badges – Earn badges as you make progress towards your goals.
• Weekly AI Insights – Get smart keyword highlights and personalized mini to-do’s.
• Custom Color Tags – Organize your entries your way with new tag color options.
[Service Improvements]
• Refreshed design for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
1.2.1 08/08/2025
[New Features]
• Check-In Feed – Invite friends to support and keep you on track with your goals.
• New Badges – Earn badges as you make progress towards your goals.
• Weekly AI Insights – Get smart keyword highlights and personalized mini to-do’s.
• Custom Color Tags – Organize your entries your way with new tag color options.
[Service Improvements]
• Refreshed design for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
1.2.0 05/08/2025
[New Features]
• You can now react to comments on Daily Check-In. Show how you feel with a quick tap.
• Auto-sync is here! Seamlessly continue journaling across all your devices.
[Service Improvements]
• You can now add multiple photos to a journal entry. Bring your stories to life with images.
• Onboarding is now smoother and more welcoming.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
1.1.23 13/05/2025
[New Features]
• You can now react to comments on Daily Check-In. Show how you feel with a quick tap.
• Auto-sync is here! Seamlessly continue journaling across all your devices.
[Service Improvements]
• You can now add multiple photos to a journal entry. Bring your stories to life with images.
• Onboarding is now smoother and more welcoming.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
1.1.22 02/05/2025
[New Features]
• Daily Check-In has been added! Share your journey with others every day.
• iOS Shortcuts now available. Quickly write your journal or open the writing screen.
• Draft saving is now supported.
[Service Improvements]
• Referral program has been improved: invite 3 friends to receive a free template, and invite 5 friends to enjoy 5 months of Sunrise Premium for free.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the most healing journaling app.
1.1.21 14/04/2025
[New Features]
• Revamped Template Screen! Now you can choose between AI Going Deeper Templates and Guided Templates to better express your thoughts.
• AI Insight analyzes keywords and emotions in your journal entries.
[Service Improvements]
• Added a handwritten-style font option.
• Enhanced mood tag selection for improved usability.
• Previous journal prompts are now seamlessly integrated into templates.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Thank you!
1.1.20 20/03/2025
[New Features]
• Request human-generated Encouraging Feedback from the Sunrise team, if you want a more personalized encouragement.
• Share your journal entries with AI-generated captions and various editing features.
• Gift 10 friends 30-Day Sunrise Guest Passes and get a free year of Sunrise Premium.
[Service Improvements]
• Receive Encouraging Feedback as soon as you save your journals.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Thank you!
1.1.19 07/03/2025
[New Features]
• AI Insights feature has been added! After writing 3 journal entries, you can get request for such insights, which includes highlights, follow-ups, and to do receommendations from your journals.
[Service Improvements]
• Our recap feature has changed from a weekly basis to a monthly one. Reflect on your journal entries from the past month. You can access the Recap feature in the Settings tab.
I hope you have an amazing day today.
1.1.18 17/02/2025
[New Features]
• AI Insights feature has been added! After writing 3 journal entries, you can get request for such insights, which includes highlights, follow-ups, and to do receommendations from your journals.
[Service Improvements]
• Our recap feature has changed from a weekly basis to a monthly one. Reflect on your journal entries from the past month. You can access the Recap feature in the Settings tab.
I hope you have an amazing day today.
1.1.17 13/02/2025
[New Features]
• Dream Journal has been added to Guided Templates. Start recording your dreams.
• Onboarding notifications have been added to help new users better navigate the app.
[Service Improvements]
• Text size in the writing screen has been increased for iPads.
• Improved Calendar Screen UX.
• Fixed minor bugs.
What goals have you set for 2025?
Sunrise is curious about your thoughts. We look forward to your feedback.
1.1.16 24/01/2025
[New Features]
• Introducing Sunrise for iPad: now optimized for the big screen to make your writing experience even better.
• Version history made simple: keep track of your changes right in the app.
• Faster, easier reviews: we've streamlined the feedback process in Sunrise.
[New Language]
• Now available in Chinese!
We'd love to hear your thoughts - please reach out with your suggestions. Happy New Year!
1.1.15 09/01/2025
[New Features]
• Introducing Sunrise for iPad: now optimized for the big screen to make your writing experience even better.
• Version history made simple: keep track of your changes right in the app.
• Faster, easier reviews: we've streamlined the feedback process in Sunrise.
[New Language]
• Now available in Chinese!
We'd love to hear your thoughts - please reach out with your suggestions. Happy New Year!
1.1.14 07/01/2025
[New Features]
• 'To-Do' feature and tab renewal.
• You can now save your journal entry as a draft.
• You can now use annual premium plan.
[Service Improvements]
• New onboarding screen has been improved to help new users.
• New journal writing screen for cleaner interface.
• Calendar screen has been improved.
• Guided template detail screen has been improved.
1.1.13 31/12/2024
[New Features]
• A 'Weekly Recap' feature has been added. Check it out in the Settings screen.
• You can assign custom tags and moods for each color in your journal.
• You can now group journal entries by setting custom filters with our 'Library' feature. Tap the box-shaped icon in the top right corner of the home screen.
[Service Improvements]
• You can hide the timer in the writing screen.
• You can now see the date that you’ve received Encouraging Feedback.
• Guided templates have been categorized.
1.1.12 07/12/2024
[New Features]
• When you write your journals, AI will now recommend personalized to-dos. Turn on the switch in the "To-Do" tab to receive customized suggestions for your mental well-being.
[Service Improvements]
• Redesigned Encouraging Feedback screen.
• We've removed the guide boxes from the screen and added a FAQ menu in settings. Please check the FAQ menu for any questions, or feel free to contact us anytime.
• The onboarding process has been simplified.
Have a mindful day today.
1.1.11 20/11/2024
[New Features]
• Cloud Sync has been added.
The Cloud Sync feature is finally here. You can start syncing your journals by pressing the "Start Sync" button in the settings screen. If you have any questions while using it, please feel free to give us feedback anytime.
Have a mindful day today.
1.1.10 07/11/2024
[New Features]
• You can set up to 3 custom notifications.
• Receive push notifications for encouraging feedback.
• Onboarding-related notifications have been added.
• New content has been added for guided templates, daily prompts, and sleep stories.
[Service Improvements]
• The UX for requesting encouraging feedback has been improved. Now you can also request a encouraging feedback after writing a journal entry.
Sunrise will continue to improve to remain your safe, private space.
1.1.9 14/10/2024
[New Features]
• A free trial feature has been added. Before subscribing to the monthly plan, explore Sunrise's features with a 7-day free trial!
[Service Improvements]
• Onboarding flow has been improved. Now you can effectively learn about Sunrise's values and core features.
• Settings screen UX has been improved.
Sunrise's pricing policy has been updated. A free trial feature has been added so you can get to know the app thoroughly in advance. Take a look at Sunrise's various features!
1.1.8 18/09/2024
[New Features]
• A free trial feature has been added. Before subscribing to the monthly plan, explore Sunrise's features with a 7-day free trial!
[Service Improvements]
• Onboarding flow has been improved. Now you can effectively learn about Sunrise's values and core features.
• Settings screen UX has been improved.
Sunrise's pricing policy has been updated. A free trial feature has been added so you can get to know the app thoroughly in advance. Take a look at Sunrise's various features!
1.1.7 18/09/2024
[New Features]
• You can now attach images to your journal entries.
• 3 guided templates have been added. Now you can write about overthinking, communication, and relationships with these journaling templates.
[Service Improvements]
• Writing Screen UI has been improved.
• You can write multiple guided templates at the same time.
• You can refer to our detailed guides easily when you use guided templates.
We implemented sign-up features to offer you lifetime premium benefits at no additional cost.
Don't worry, even after signing up, your journal entries will remain private and stored only on your device.
1.1.6 27/08/2024
[New Features]
• Bedtime stories have been added. Listen to our bedtime stories to drift into a deep sleep.
[Service Improvements]
• Bottom tabs have been added.
• Serenity Templates and Daily Prompt have been moved to the Guide tab at the bottom.
• Positive Notes have been moved to Home tab at the bottom.
• Sign-up feature has been added.
Please sign up for Sunrise and receive the benefit of lifetime premium access!
Don't worry, even after signing up, your journal entries will remain secure and stored only on your device.
1.1.5 21/08/2024
[New Features]
• You can now change the font style. Write your journal in a font that suits your taste.
• In the "Do nothing" screen, you can now change the background image. Background music has been added as well.
[Service Improvements]
• The onboarding screen has been improved. You'll now be able to better understand Sunrise's features.
• A feature to randomly set diary topics has been added.
• Icon for the mood journal in the guided journaling section has been changed.
• Guided journaling can now be started today.
• The detailed content of gratitude journal has been changed.
• You can now create multiple templates.
• The menu structure in the general tab of the settings screen has been improved.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
1.1.4 07/08/2024
In this update, we've added new features to help with your mental health. With these new features, we aim to help you effectively care for your mind and reduce anxiety.
[New Features]
• Guided Writing Methods: These are based on various psychological studies and will help you explore your current emotions and thoughts, reducing stress.
• Positive Notes: You can request a positive note that soothes your anxiety and worries.
[Service Improvements]
• Onboarding Screen: You can self-check your current level of anxiety.
• List Screen: You can preview your journal entries.
• Journal Prompts: We’ve added new topics that allow you to reflect on your inner anxieties and worries.
We will continue to update features that help with your mental health. We appreciate your interest and support. Have a great day!
1.1.3 24/07/2024
In this update, we've added new features to help with your mental health. With these new features, we aim to help you effectively care for your mind and reduce anxiety.
[New Features]
• Guided Writing Methods: These are based on various psychological studies and will help you explore your current emotions and thoughts, reducing stress.
• Positive Notes: You can request a positive note that soothes your anxiety and worries.
[Service Improvements]
• Onboarding Screen: You can self-check your current level of anxiety.
• List Screen: You can preview your journal entries.
• Journal Prompts: We’ve added new topics that allow you to reflect on your inner anxieties and worries.
We will continue to update features that help with your mental health. We appreciate your interest and support. Have a great day!
1.1.2 21/07/2024
[New Features]
• Dark Mode
You can now use the Sunrise app in light or dark mode.
• Password Lock
Your personal journal entries are now more secure and private. You can password protect the app using a 4-digit PIN or biometric authentication.
• Data Backup
You can backup and restore the journal entries you've written in Sunrise. Now, there is no need to worry if you plan on getting a new device.
• Bulk Data Export
You can export all your diary entries simultaneously as txt files.
• Journal Prompt Suggestions
You can not only schedule your prompts in advance but also now shuffle between different prompts while writing.
[Service Improvements]
We've updated various texts and icons for better user experience.
Your valuable feedback has been the foundation for this update. Sunrise will continue striving for excellent customer experience.
1.1.1 05/07/2024
[New Features]
• Check-In Feed – Invite friends to support and keep you on track with your goals.
• New Badges – Earn badges as you make progress towards your goals.
• Weekly AI Insights – Get smart keyword highlights and personalized mini to-do’s.
• Custom Color Tags – Organize your entries your way with new tag color options.
[Service Improvements]
• Refreshed design for a cleaner, more intuitive experience.
Your valuable opinions have been the foundation for this update. Sunrise team will continue to making the best guided journaling app.
more Version 1.2.1 08/08/2025
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