Sound Journal: Field Recorder9 - App Store

Photos, powered by sound.

Sound Journal is a quiet way to capture moments as they are - not just how they look, but how they sound.

Take a photo and record the ambient audio at the same time. The result is a sound journal: a still image paired with the sound of that moment in time. Wind through trees. Rain on a roof. A room before everyone arrives. Friends laughing.

Sound Journal isn’t about performance or speed. It’s about listening. You don’t need to rush, caption, or explain. Just capture the moment and return to it later.

Use Sound Journal for moments that matter - whether they’re ordinary or rare. A walk. A trip. A quiet afternoon. A memory you want to keep with its sound intact.

How it works
. Take a photo
. Record the sound around you
. Save the moment to return to later

That’s it.

Designed for listening
Sound Journal is intentionally simple. There are no feeds, no analytics, and no pressure to share. Your moments are kept for you.

Tips for the best results
. For the most compatible file export use JPEG/H.264 quality. Navigate to: Settings > Camera > Formats > "Most compatible"
. Disable Wifi & Bluetooth and use flight mode for less noise in recordings

About the project
Sound Journal is an independent, self-funded project created by artists Benjamin & Bosko. It’s built slowly and carefully, with an emphasis on attention, memory, and long-term use.

Subscription
Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. To manage your subscription and turn auto-renew off visit: Settings > Apple Account > Subscriptions. Your Account will be charged when the purchase is confirmed.

Terms & Conditions
https://soundjournal.app/terms-and-conditions/

Privacy Policy
https://soundjournal.app/privacy-policy/

Questions or support
support@soundjournal.app

Version History What’s New

You can now unlock the full Sound Journal with a monthly or yearly subscription, or a lifetime purchase.

New in this version:
— Record longer moments
— Adjust audio levels
— Fade audio in and out
— Export in higher quality

Thank you for supporting Sound Journal. 9 Mar 9 What's new:

— Sound Journal can now be used in landscape orientation
— Save to Camera Roll screen now closes after successful save
— App maintenance

Thank you for your support and creating with Sound Journal!

The best way to support us is to rate & review this new version in the AppStore, then follow us on Instagram @soundjournal.app & TikTok @sound.journal for inspiration and updates. 8 06/10/2025 What's new & bug fixes:

— Added a short fade in/out to audio recordings for better looping
— Made file size smaller for fast saving
— Fixed issue where the app would not load after updating to iOS 17.1

Thank you for your support and creating with Sound Journal!

Please follow us on Instagram @soundjournal.app for inspiration and updates then @ tag us or use the #soundjournal hashtag for features! 7 03/12/2024 Thank you for your support! If you are enjoying Sound Journal please take a moment to rate & review this new version in the AppStore.

Updates:

- Increased default export resolution to: 3024 x 4032
- Updated name from "Fig" to "Sound Journal" on home screen icon
- Bug fixes

Tips:

- For the most compatible file export use JPEG/H.264 quality instead of HEIF/HEVC. Change this here: Settings > Camera > Formats > "Most compatible"
- Disable Wifi & Bluetooth and use flight mode for less noise in recordings

→ Follow Sound Journal on Instagram @soundjournal.app and use the #soundjournal hashtag for features 6 06/05/2023 - Updated interface for larger screen sizes
- Bug fixes

Thanks for expressing yourself with Sound Journal. The best way to support us is to rate and review us in the AppStore.

- #soundon with #soundjournal 5 03/06/2023 Huge speed enhancements when saving to the Camera Roll.

Added In Camera functions: Focus, Exposure Control, Pinch Zoom, 2x Zoom.

Updated UI: New Microphone design and functions, New Photo / Re-Take buttons & functions, New permissions screen.

Overall speed enhancements 2 05/25/2018 1.0 11/01/2017