Drift Journal

A calm space for your thoughts

Write in beautiful, peaceful environments. Your entries stay private on your device, auto-saved as you type. Choose from serene live backgrounds or add your own— everything you need to let your thoughts drift.

One-time purchase • No subscription

Drift is just a journal

Sometimes that's all you need—a place to write. No complex features, no habit trackers, no prompts telling you what to write, no pressure. Just you and your thoughts.

Write in environments that calm you

Choose from peaceful live backgrounds or use custom YouTube videos. Your environment shapes your mindset.

Beach Waves

Peaceful turquoise waves

Snowy Forest

Winter wonderland serenity

Waterfall

Lush cascading water

Cafe Workspace

Productive cafe ambiance

✨ 7 beautiful backgrounds included with purchase, plus custom YouTube URL backgrounds

Everything you need, nothing you don't

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Live Backgrounds

Choose from serene environments or use custom YouTube videos

Distraction-Free Writing

Clean, minimal interface that helps you focus on your thoughts

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Your Data Stays Yours

All entries saved locally on your device—never uploaded to the cloud

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Auto-Save

Never lose your thoughts—every word is saved automatically to your device

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Password Protected

Optional password protection to keep your journal private and secure

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Calendar Navigation

Browse past entries by date with an intuitive calendar view

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Search Your Entries

Find any entry instantly by searching across all your writing

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Mac App

Beautiful native Mac app designed for the best journaling experience

Simple, honest pricing

Buy Drift once, use it forever. No subscriptions, no recurring fees.

One-time purchase
🚫No subscriptions ever
🎨All live backgrounds

Your thoughts deserve a beautiful home

Start journaling in beautiful environments today. One purchase, yours forever.