CBT Thought Diary Download

A private space
to untangle your thoughts.

A simple CBT thought diary for iPhone. Record what happened, notice thinking patterns, and write a more balanced response.

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New Thought screen with fields for situation, thought, feeling, behavior, cognitive distortions, and challenge
Thoughts history screen showing balanced alternative thoughts organized by month

Built for focused CBT journaling.

One clear structure for capturing a difficult moment, examining the thought behind it, and creating a more balanced response.

A thought record, without the friction.

Use a guided CBT structure to slow the moment down and look at it from a little more distance.

  1. 1

    Record the moment

    Note the situation, the thought, how you felt, and what you did.

  2. 2

    Name the pattern

    Tag cognitive distortions such as catastrophizing or all-or-nothing thinking.

  3. 3

    Challenge and reframe

    Question the first thought and write a more balanced alternative.

Start your first thought record

Private by design

Your journal stays yours.

CBT Thought Diary stores journal entries on your device. According to its App Store privacy label, the app does not collect data.

The app is designed so your private journal content stays on your device and remains unavailable to the developer.

Read the privacy policy

Privacy information last checked August 21, 2026.

Privacy screen stating: Your data stays on your device
Insights screen showing completed entries, recurring cognitive distortions, and a journaling calendar

Understand what matters

See patterns,
not just entries.

Review completed entries, notice recurring cognitive distortions, and use the calendar to follow your journaling history.

  • Cognitive distortion patterns
  • Calendar history
  • Personalized insights
  • PDF export for sharing

Questions,
answered.

Clear details about the app, privacy, and what to expect.

What is CBT Thought Diary?

CBT Thought Diary is a focused iPhone journal that helps you record situations, thoughts, feelings, behaviors, cognitive distortions, challenges, and balanced alternative thoughts.

How does a CBT thought record work?

A CBT thought record separates an experience into parts: what happened, what you thought and felt, how you reacted, which thinking patterns appeared, and a more balanced alternative thought.

Does the app collect my journal data?

CBT Thought Diary stores journal entries on your device. The app’s current Apple App Store privacy label states “Data Not Collected.”

Can I share entries with my therapist?

Yes. You can export selected journal entries as a PDF, then choose whether to share it with a therapist or keep it for personal review.

Is CBT Thought Diary a replacement for therapy?

No. The app is a self-help and journaling tool. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, treatment, or emergency support.

Is CBT Thought Diary free?

The app is free to download. Some features require a subscription, and pricing can vary by country or region.

Give difficult thoughts a little more room.

A simple, private thought record—ready when you need it.

Download on the App Store