Apple Journal App Expands to iPad and Mac with iPadOS 26 and macOS 26
Looking for Apple’s Journal app on Mac or iPad? It’s finally here. At WWDC 2025, Apple announced that the once iPhone-exclusive Journal app is coming to iPad and Mac with the release of iPadOS 26 and macOS 26. This long-awaited update opens up Apple’s journaling experience to bigger screens, stylus input, and a more immersive writing environment — perfect for users who want to reflect, document, and express on a larger canvas.
Journal App on iPad: A More Creative Journaling Experience
With iPadOS 26, Apple brings advanced journaling features to the iPad, allowing users to use their fingers or Apple Pencil to draw, annotate, and handwrite directly in their journal entries. This makes journaling feel more natural, especially for creative users who enjoy sketching or adding visual context to memories. The larger screen on iPad brings the app closer to a traditional journal, making it more appealing for users transitioning from paper to digital.
Journal App on Mac: Type, Organize, and Sync with Ease
The Journal app on macOS 26 offers an enhanced typing experience for users who prefer to write longer, more thoughtful entries. Apple has integrated the Journal app deeply into the macOS ecosystem, allowing users to organize multiple journals, map out memories, and sync entries across all Apple devices. Whether you’re capturing quick thoughts or chronicling major life events, the desktop version of the app makes digital journaling both powerful and personal.
When Will iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 Be Available?
While developer betas of iPadOS 26 and macOS 26 are already out, public beta access will arrive next month. The official release for the general public is expected this fall. If you’re eager to try the Journal app on your iPad or Mac, you won’t have to wait much longer. Once it drops, syncing across devices will be seamless, and you’ll be able to journal whenever inspiration strikes — whether you’re at your desk or on the go.