Your thoughts.Your devices.Your privacy.
A beautiful, lightweight journaling app for Mac and iOS, built with privacy at its core. No cloud storage. No tracking. Just your thoughts, stored securely and seen by no one but you.
Built for privacy and simplicity
A calm, focused writing experience made just for your Mac, with features that respect your privacy.
Local Storage
Your journal data is stored on your Mac/iPhone and doesn't sit out on someone else's server.
Encrypted Sync
Seamlessly sync your journal entries between mobile and desktop with end-to-end encryption, keeping your thoughts private across all devices.
Privacy Blur
Lucive blurs your screen when not in use. Click to dismiss or hit Ctrl+B again for instant privacy.
Markdown Support
Full markdown-style editing support for rich text formatting while keeping things simple and clean.
Dark Mode
Toggle between Light and Dark modes in Settings to match your workflow and preferences.
AES-256 At Rest
Your entries are encrypted at rest using AES-256 encryption with macOS Keychain and iOS Keychain integration.
Easy Backups
Export your encrypted database to your Downloads folder to save externally. Easily import old entries to view in Lucive.
Accessible by design
Lucive's interface follows WCAG guidelines—clear contrast, keyboard shortcuts, and screen-reader friendly labels throughout.
Start reflecting today
Download Lucive for macOS and begin your private writing journey.
One-time purchase. No subscriptions.
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