A sex diary is a private place to remember, reflect and spot patterns in your own love life. It is not about performing for anyone. It is just for you, which is exactly why the privacy side matters so much.
What is a sex diary (and who keeps one)?
Some people write long journal entries. Others just want dates, a name and a quick rating. A hookup journal can be as detailed or as light as you like. People keep them to:
- Remember who was who after a busy stretch of dating.
- Notice what they enjoyed and what they would skip next time.
- Keep tabs on protection and sexual health.
- Look back on a relationship or a chapter of life.
It works for everyone, whatever your orientation or relationship style. BodCount is designed for everyone and is LGBTQ+ friendly.
Why a notes app is not enough
Notes apps and photo albums were not built for this. A lock on a single note is easy to forget, entries are hard to search, and there are no stats or test history. Worse, notes often sync to cloud accounts you may not want your diary on. A purpose-built private sex tracker app for iPhone keeps things organised and gives you proper control.
What you can record in BodCount
Each entry in BodCount takes a few taps. You can record:
- The date, location and who you were with (one partner or several).
- Activities, from a tap-to-select list.
- Whether you used protection.
- Your own rating and free-text notes for context.
Over time each partner profile builds up an encounter history and an average rating, so you can see how things have actually been going rather than relying on memory. The calendar highlights the days you logged, and the dashboard turns it all into simple stats. If you are curious about the headline number, see our body count tracker app guide.
Locked down, on your phone
Privacy is the reason most people choose an app like this, so here is exactly how BodCount handles it:
- On-device storage. Your diary lives on your iPhone. No account, no sign-up.
- Face ID, Touch ID or PIN lock with an extra layer of encryption on top of iOS.
- Privacy mode that blurs sensitive content when someone is looking over your shoulder.
- No ads and no data selling. We use anonymous usage analytics (TelemetryDeck) without diary content or names, and RevenueCat handles purchases with an anonymous ID.
- Export on your terms as a ZIP with a JSON backup.
Health, the low-drama way
A good diary also helps you look after yourself. BodCount lets you log STI tests, so you can see when you last tested without digging through old messages. Find out more on the STI test tracker page, or read how often to get tested.
How BodCount compares
There are several diary-style apps out there with different strengths. We wrote an honest comparison of the best sex tracker apps so you can pick what suits you, even if that is not us.
Getting started
Download BodCount, set up your lock, and add your first entry. The free version lets you log three meets so you can try it properly before deciding on Pro.
BodCount is a personal diary and not medical advice. For testing, diagnosis and treatment, talk to a qualified healthcare professional. See the full disclaimer.
Frequently asked questions
What is a sex diary app?
It is a private app for recording your encounters, partners, ratings and notes, so you can remember and reflect without relying on memory or a notes app. BodCount adds stats, a calendar and STI test tracking.
Is there a private sex tracker app for iPhone?
Yes. BodCount is an iPhone app that stores your diary on your device, needs no account, and can be locked with Face ID, Touch ID or a PIN.
Can someone see my entries if they pick up my phone?
BodCount can be locked with Face ID or a PIN, and a privacy mode blurs sensitive content quickly. As with any app, how private it stays also depends on your own phone passcode and who knows it.
Does BodCount store my diary in the cloud?
No. Entries are stored on your iPhone and are not sent to our servers. You can export a backup yourself as a ZIP file.
Is BodCount a hookup journal or a relationship diary?
Both. You can track casual meets, dating or a long-term partner. You choose how much detail to record.