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  • Almost perfect

    This is the best journaling app I’ve found so far. It’s intuitive and the one time fee of $9.00 for unlimited entries is more than fair to me. I’ve been using it just about daily for two weeks and have a few points of feedback:

    1. The ruled lines in dark mode are virtually invisible unless the screen brightness is close to max. I’d like the lines to be made a bit lighter or brighter so that I can see them and ensure my handwriting remains tidy.

    2. I’m left handed so the side of my palm will accidentally hit the dates on the side of the screen resulting in jumps to past or future entries and a flow break. I’d like the opportunity to move the menu to the right side.

    3. *bonus* I’m sure this goes against the idea of minimalism but I would love to see a color wheel for ink options. Perhaps behind the paywall for unlimited entries?

    As is, this app is an outstanding option for simplistic journaling. A few tweaks will make it perfect. Thank you!
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  • Nearly perfect!

    After trying several journaling apps i really appreciate this one. I've kept a journal all my life and this one gets the closest to the effortless feel of journaling on paper. This app will be perfect if there were a use clunky way to erase. Having to tap twice to get to the eraser and then two more taps to get back to writing really breaks up the flow. Maybe a double tap to undo or utilizing The Apple pencils tap feature to switch pen tips with more ease? I'm also so grateful to enjoy this thoughtfully created app for a fair price in lieu of a frustrating subscription. Thank you!
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  • Simple and nice but bug prone

    I really like the simplicity and decided to pay for it. However it can be very buggy
  • Not many formatting options

    I wish I could figure out how to change from a black background to a white background. I wish there were other formatting options. It doesn’t look like the pictures shown. Very simple. But at least it can be locked.
  • Awesome

    I love looooveee this app. Simple & minimal great journaling experience…. The only thing I wish was the ability to restore past journals bcs one day I accidentally deleted and when I realized and downloaded again and purchased again none one my previous journals were restored 😩 but besides that no complaints
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  • Perfect

    Exactly what I needed. Write with the pencil, finger scrolls up and down, basic editing. No-nonsense journaling that finally has me being consistent.
  • Basic but meets my needs

    No fuss. Easy to use no distraction from what you want to write.
  • Amazing simple journal app to use

    Can’t say how much I love this app since day one!
    It helps me maintain the habit of writing daily journal. Doesn’t need any template or multiple functions at all. It’s have a backup option, secure password and dark light mode.
  • Excellent Simple & Easy to use!

    Best journaling app. I use it daily & hope development continues; I would like to be able to insert images text & maybe voice messages but The simplicity keeps this app easy to come back daily.
  • meh…

    was excited to find such a simple app where I could journal once a day. Was on a two day streak when I was prompted to pay… can’t make more than two entries without paying $9. the search continues.

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