4.8 Stars · 3,000+ Reviews

A journal that listens, and talks back.

Reflection coaches you in real time, and turns your journal entries into insights — all in a beautiful and private app.
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Over a million entries, and a whole lotta love.

Read thousands of reviews from the App Store and Google Play.

truly the best app for journaling, it's simple, effective, and well-organised. aesthetically pleasing. truly helpful for someone who likes journaling.

nightsbleed
App Store

Exactly what I was looking for in a journaling app! I use the journal prompts daily. Love that I can use it for my gratitude journaling but also can use the guides for deeper reflection. Generous free offering, and the premium is a great value. Bonus: The support team is quick and friendly!

Baby girls6
App Store

Just want to say this app is so refreshingly Simple but effective and behind the scenes, has the most amazing, giant-hearted people who care more about helping people And not fixated on profiting every chance possible. I am beyond impressed and blessed. Thx guys!

MeganMarie80!
App Store

I love this app. Journaling is really important to my mental health, and using Reflection has really helped me to be more mindful and consistent. It has changed the game for me.

Blabbey321
App Store

Better than the best journaling app. The interface keeps it distraction-free and makes me look forward to entering my journal entry. The prompts are thought-provoking and helps me reflect deeply. I use the prompts as conversation starters too.

howwwww21
App Store

I find myself being able to journal almost every day now with the app. I am 50 years old I am set in my ways I love the smell of paper and I love the way the pen flows and I love to see the ink marks on my hand. But in this busy world that we are in I don’t get time to fully write what I want to write whereas this way I’m actually not even writing when I’m journaling I get to talk and express my thoughts through words with the app. The guides that they offer wonderful for when you just wanna journal about something the insides are amazing the membership is invaluable and the community of people are just amazing people get the app become a part of the community you will not regret it.

Willowravyncat
App Store

Spent the last couple of days checking out a lot of journaling aps. Yours is the first that works easily across interfaces- Iphone, chrome book, and work computer. I am so pleased. I have wanted to journal for a while but it seems like my paper journal is always in the wrong place. Now I will always have my journal within reach. ❤️❤️

Susanb33
App Store

I use this and recommend it to my clients. In combination with voice dictation it’s the most effective way to get my thoughts down.

Lukas Weichselbaum
App Store

Incredible app. They helped me get started on my journaling journey, taking it as a habit. It has guides and daily prompts which can be food for thought to write about when the day ends. I love the app

feglo
App Store

I rarely leave reviews, mainly because not all applications are life-changing, but this one definitely is life-changing and worthy of one. The app's mechanism allows you type out all of your thoughts and feelings in a very clean, blank screen that is quite peaceful, conducive for reflection, and not hurtful to the eyes (as it is in, well, plain back). The default font style is not heavy on the eyes to read, and it seems rather fancy when I first encountered and used this app (great job on this by the way). This usually prompts me to leave more comprehensive details on my experiences, which are essential for more effective personal reflections. Furthermore, after having typed down your reflection for a certain day, a monthly review will be made available to you after, well, a month. This allows you to have a greater view of what had happened in the past, and how you may have changed your attitude or tune about your past experience. In short: it is a FANTASTIC reflection application. I fell in love with this application the first time I used this, and will continue to do so until the end of my journey in medical school. Kudos to all behind this application!

Renz Ang
App Store

Reflection app is astonishing. 

I absolutely love it. I can't explain the benefits it has to really opening a person up their inner existence.

Kaycee Brown
Play Store

I’m a believer. I was not great at journaling, but this app has made it so simple and actually enjoyable.

jakej1990
App Store

The minimalist experience I was looking for! …the Reflection.app mobile app and desktop app are well designed and get out of your way so that can quickly reflect on your day.

Jordan
Play Store

This is a powerful tool to help you truly connect with yourself, and decide what you want and need out of your life!

Elizabeth
Play Store

I like the guided programs a lot, they are a good way to jump in to journaling if you don't know where to start…this app has made it easier to make journaling an enjoyable habit!

Emma S.
Play Store

I look forward to journaling everyday. This takes personal reflection and gives it contextual meaning. Love it!!!

Mike
App Store

The prompts are a beautiful guideline. The coaching gets you deeper in the reflecting mode and helps you see patterns. Beautiful app!

papillon_V
App Store

I only have it since a few days and are still experimenting. 

But, I really enjoy using Reflection as my physical diary companion, bc it's often easier to type or even ramble overwhelming thoughts out, then writing about them. It has a AI function that asks reflective questions, that deepens the understanding of the overwhelm quite well. And the summary's of the entries are also highly appreciated.

LEO_1111
App Store

So far, I have had a really good experience with the app. The premium option is extremely affordable compared to many other different AI Journaling Apps like this. There are different layers to this app as well, with templates and prompts that can keep you busy for quite some time.

Kristen Nielsen-Kehler
Play Store

so far this has been the best app I've ever used...

Elyssa Powell
Play Store

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know to start journaling with clarity and confidence.

What is Reflection?

Reflection is an AI-powered journaling app and mental wellness coach designed to help you build a consistent self-reflection habit. Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and Web, our app combines guided prompts and AI insights to make journaling easy and impactful. Whether you need a gratitude journal, a therapy companion, or a tool for personal growth, Reflection adapts to you.

How is Reflection different from other journaling apps?

Reflection's primary difference is our AI Coach. While other apps are a blank page, Reflection interacts with you, offering real-time guidance and personalized insights based on your own writing. We combine this with a library of 100+ expert-led guides and a minimal, focused design to help you go deeper, not just write more.

What does the AI Coach actually do?

The AI Coach is your private, non-judgmental companion. As you write, it asks insightful questions to help you explore topics more deeply. It can also analyze your entries to help you identify patterns, track your mood over time, and celebrate your progress. Think of it as a guide that's always there to help you connect the dots.

Is Reflection free to use?

Yes! Reflection has a powerful free version that includes our core journaling features, daily prompts, and access to the AI Coach. For users wanting to go deeper, our Premium plan unlocks our complete library of 100+ guided journals and advanced insights. You can start for free and upgrade anytime.

Is my journal actually private and secure?

Yes. All of your entries are fully encrypted at rest (AES-256) and encrypted in transit (TLS 1.2 or greater), ensuring that even in the unlikely event of a database breach, your personal thoughts remain unreadable.

Data is stored in with Google Cloud, a leading provider certified for ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1, SOC 2 and follows strict adherence to GDPR requirements for data protection and privacy.

Our business is funded by user subscriptions, not by selling your data.

Your privacy isn't just a feature — it's core to our product and mission. 

How does journaling improve mental health?

The science-backed benefits of journaling include reduced anxiety, improved mood, and greater self-awareness. Reflection is a tool for mental wellness that makes this practice easy. Our guided prompts for anxiety, self-love, and processing emotions help you navigate challenges, and many therapists recommend Reflection as a supportive tool for their clients.

What kind of journaling guides do you offer?

Our guided journaling library contains over 100 expert-led programs on a wide range of topics. You can find guides for specific needs like Journaling for ADHD and Couples Journaling, or explore deeper practices like our popular Shadow Work Journaling guide.

Can I use Reflection as an online journal?

Yes. Reflection includes a full-featured online journal that you can access from any browser. All of your entries sync seamlessly and securely between the web app and our native apps for iOS, Android, and macOS.

Can I use this on all my devices?

Yes. Your journal syncs seamlessly and securely across our native apps for iOS, Android, and macOS, as well as our full-featured Web app.

Gain clarity and peace of mind, wherever you are.
4.8 Stars · 3,000+ Reviews

Gain clarity and peace of mind, wherever you are.

Start journaling today — your future self will thank you for it.
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