Reflection: AI Journal & Diary

Reflection: AI Journal & Diary

Mental Health Journaling Coach

1.1K ratings
581 reviews
Free
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Released
August 5, 2020
Updated
October 31, 2026

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This AI-powered journal provides personalized coaching and insights based on your daily entries. It allows you to write, speak, or scan your thoughts, and then ask your journal questions to gain deeper self-understanding. Track your growth with mood insights and reviews.

✓AI Coach replies to entries
✓Ask your journal questions
✓Voice journaling with transcription
✓Scan handwritten pages
✓Mood and emotion insights
✓100+ guided journals and prompts
✓Private and encrypted entries
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What's New in Reflection

7.0.0

October 31, 2026

Reflection 7 is our biggest update yet, with a new design from top to bottom. • Coach, rebuilt. Press Enter and Instant Chat replies on the next line of your entry. Or start a Voice Call (Premium) and talk it through. • One + button for photos, voice, scanned handwriting, templates and prompts. • Catch up from your photos: turn the days you missed into entries. • Nine colour themes, in light or dark. • Focus Mode, with ambient sound for longer sessions. • Faster everywhere, most of all in journals with lots of photos. Thank you for journaling with us.

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

Premium (Monthly)

Reflection Premium Monthly

$5.991 Month
7 Days trial
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Events

Read more about Enhanced Voice Journaling

Enhanced Voice Journaling

Speak naturally and get organized journal entries.

Nov 20, 2025 — Dec 2, 2025

Read more about Voice Journaling is Here!

Voice Journaling is Here!

Speak your thoughts and capture your insights.

Jun 22, 2025 — Jul 20, 2025

Read more about Reflection v6 Now Available

Reflection v6 Now Available

Our most polished update yet.

Apr 8, 2025 — Apr 22, 2025

User reviews

Absolutely love this app!

Brilliant app. So easy to use, get daily reminders. The voice option is great because you literally say whatever you are thinking/feeling. The summary puts it into perspective and then gives you options.
I need to explore the app more but just the basics are so worthwhile and helpful.

Response from developer

so glad it's clicking for you, thanks for taking the time to write this. the voice option is one we keep working on, and there's plenty more in there once you go exploring.

Clunky

The coach mode even on a paid subscription just Office generic advice times out after five minutes and you can’t continue that conversation

I think you’re better off using an LLM directly

Response from developer

sorry it's landing that way, and thanks for being blunt about it. one thing worth knowing: coach sessions run about nine and a half minutes, so the five minute mark is just the heads up that time's running down, and you can start another one right after. the generic advice part is a fair hit and it's something we're working on now.

Great for reflection

I have been journaling now for over a year, and have moved to reflection from another app. Much prefer reflection, which gives great reviews, weekly and monthly, giving a chance to look back over a period of time. I never though after a year i would be journaling every day after this period of time. Also enjoying it and its also helping with the niggling anxiety and SAD at this time of year. Love the app
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Response from developer

so glad it's stuck, and a year of journaling every day is brilliant. the weekly and monthly look backs are something we keep polishing, so it's good to hear they're landing. hope it helps you through the dark months.

So far so good

Good app easy to use, I like the options for the journal reflection, coaching and the ability to upload photos etc.

Response from developer

so glad it's been easy to get going with, thanks for taking the time to write this. the coaching side especially is one we keep refining 🙏

Looks good of the first view

I think it’s a good app when you take the premium version.
My biggest problem with this app is that she hasn’t German as a language inside.

Response from developer

thanks for this, and glad the app is landing well for you otherwise. the interface is english only for now, though the AI does answer in whatever language you write in, so german entries come back in german. a german interface is on our list, no date to give you yet.

User experience

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Reported Bugs

2 issues

Keyboard covering screen on smaller devices

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Inability to delete or edit entries

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Requested Features

3 requests

More customization options (fonts, themes, etc.)

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Handwriting/Apple Pencil support

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Improved web/desktop app experience

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FAQ

What is Reflection's AI Coach?

The AI Coach is a feature within Reflection that replies to your journal entries with questions designed to help you explore your thoughts and feelings more deeply. It offers instant chat responses and can provide more in-depth guidance when requested.

Can I talk to Reflection instead of typing?

Yes, Reflection offers voice journaling with accurate transcription. For premium users, there's also a Voice Call feature where you can talk through your thoughts out loud, and the conversation is then written into your entry.

How does Reflection ensure my journal entries are private?

Reflection is private by design. Your entries are encrypted, and you can lock the app with Face ID or a PIN. Importantly, your entries are never used to train AI models, and you can even turn AI off entirely or exclude specific entries.

What kind of insights does Reflection offer?

Reflection provides mood and emotion insights, tracks your writing streaks, and offers weekly, monthly, and annual reviews. These features help you visualize your progress and understand shifts in your mental state over time.

Does Reflection have ads?

No, Reflection does not have advertisements. The app is free to start with core features, and premium features are available through a subscription model.

What are the subscription options for Reflection Premium?

Reflection Premium offers monthly and annual plans. Options include a monthly subscription for $5.99 or $8.00, and annual subscriptions for $35.99 or $47.99. Many plans include a free trial period.

How often is Reflection updated?

Reflection was last updated on October 31, 2026, with version 7.0.0. This indicates a commitment to regular updates and improvements, with the latest version featuring a complete redesign and performance enhancements.

Is Reflection available on multiple devices?

Yes, Reflection is available across multiple platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Mac, and the web. All your entries sync seamlessly across these devices, ensuring you can journal wherever you are.