Roost: BuJo Notebook Companion
Your notebook is the system. Roost is the buffer.
Capture on your phone. Migrate to paper. Nothing stays digital.
Roost is a temporary inbox for bullet journalers — designed to complement your physical journal, not replace it. Open, capture a thought with the right signifier, and get back to your day. When you’re ready, migrate everything to your notebook one card at a time.
TWO SCREENS. THAT’S IT.
- Capture — Tap a signifier (task, event, note, priority), type, done. Resets instantly for the next item.
- Migrate — A card stack shows one capture at a time. Swipe to clear. No cherry-picking, no skipping. Items are permanently deleted — just like crossing them off paper.
- Sync — Capture on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, or Mac. iCloud keeps everything in sync.
WHAT ROOST DOESN’T DO
No tags. No folders. No search. No history. No edit. No archive. If you want a digital bullet journal, there are great apps for that. Roost is for people who already have a journal — the paper one.
Built by a bullet journaler, for bullet journalers. Free with no ads.
For help or feedback, contact: roost [at] benjohnson.ca
Privacy Policy
I don’t collect or sell your data. Here’s how Roost handles your personal data.
Your rapid log items are stored on your device and in your private iCloud database to sync between your devices. This data is only accessible on devices signed in with your Apple ID. Roost does not store or transmit your data to any external servers or third parties.
Intellectual Property
Roost is owned and operated by Ben Johnson. The visual interfaces, graphics, design, computer code, and all other elements of the application are protected by Canadian copyright, trade dress, patent, and trademark laws, international conventions, and all other relevant intellectual property and proprietary rights. All rights reserved.
Limitation of Liability
In no event shall I, nor my partners, agents, suppliers, or affiliates, be liable for any indirect, incidental, special, consequential, or punitive damages resulting from your use of or inability to use the application, whether based on warranty, contract, tort, or any other legal theory.
Representations and Warranties
Your use of the application is at your sole risk. The application is provided on an “AS IS” and “AS AVAILABLE” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied.
Updates to this Policy
I reserve the right to update this policy at any time. Changes become effective upon posting. Continued use of the application indicates acceptance of any revised policy.
Last Updated
Last Updated: March 28, 2026