Great App
Everything you need in a journal. Clean, simple, beautiful design. Lot of options!!
Multiple journals not working on desktop
I love the design, but it’s buggy. I bought the premium version for iPhone for the ability to sync multiple journals to my desktop, but the desktop version of the program can only see one journal at a time. Am I missing something? Tried upgrading the desktop app separately, but it says I’ve already purchased the premium version. Tried on a different computer. Tried deleting app and reinstalling. Tried the GoJournal support page, but it has been down since I purchased. Tried Googling for a solution, but the user base is not big enough to find an answer. Other bugs (pop up windows can’t be dismissed) show this needs a lot more testing with MacOS 15.
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Response from developer
We're sorry to hear you're experiencing issues on the desktop app. Please ensure your Apple ID is the same across devices and that iCloud is enabled on all devices. Try restarting your devices and using the 'Restore Purchase' option provided in the Premium screen to get the Premium purchase applied onto other devices. If that doesn't work, log out and back into your Apple ID on all connected devices (provided the data across all your apps is saved properly). We'll also look into the issue with reaching us via in-app support option & get it fixed asap.
New to GoJournal
Great app. Love everything about it including the price. Would love to see bookmarks and the ability to set a default font. Otherwise perfect!
Features not working
The sidebar was working before but it is not working anymore even after reinstallation. This seems to be a development issue where it is not properly coded or tested. Highly disappointed.
Unreliable
They finally updated it so it doesn’t crash with Sequoia. I think im going to start looking for a new journal app. Unreliable.
Potential for greatness
I’m encouraged by the recent update that fixed the crashing update on iOS 18. Previously I was feeling that the app may have lost the love of its developers as they poor all their energy into Noteshelf 3, their flagship product.
I hope they continue to nurture and mature GoJournal by giving it the the attention it needs to flourish. If that means switching to a subscription model, so be it. But please keep GoJournal alive and well.
I was really hoping that with iOS 18 they would reveal an exciting new version with some new features and functionality.
For example, things like …
* Drag and drop of notebooks to rearrange in order we want
* Journal groups to organize our journal by area
* Drag and drop of list items for managing a daily todo list easier or any type of list (like Noto)
* Entry bookmarks / favorites
* Custom background themes
* Wiki links for developing a knowledge base by linking related entries (like Bear notes)
* Trash can for deleted entries
* Multiple icons to choose from and support ios18 tinted icons
* An Apple Watch app (on par with Noteshelf) for adding audio entries.
I guess we will wait and see … Meanwhile, I will hold to the faith that new life will be breathed into GoJournal soon. 🤞
Even though it hasn’t been given the attention it deserves, GoJournal is still one of the best kept secrets in iOS Journaling apps, that’s why I’m bothering to write this review.
I hope they continue to nurture and mature GoJournal by giving it the the attention it needs to flourish. If that means switching to a subscription model, so be it. But please keep GoJournal alive and well.
I was really hoping that with iOS 18 they would reveal an exciting new version with some new features and functionality.
For example, things like …
* Drag and drop of notebooks to rearrange in order we want
* Journal groups to organize our journal by area
* Drag and drop of list items for managing a daily todo list easier or any type of list (like Noto)
* Entry bookmarks / favorites
* Custom background themes
* Wiki links for developing a knowledge base by linking related entries (like Bear notes)
* Trash can for deleted entries
* Multiple icons to choose from and support ios18 tinted icons
* An Apple Watch app (on par with Noteshelf) for adding audio entries.
I guess we will wait and see … Meanwhile, I will hold to the faith that new life will be breathed into GoJournal soon. 🤞
Even though it hasn’t been given the attention it deserves, GoJournal is still one of the best kept secrets in iOS Journaling apps, that’s why I’m bothering to write this review.
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Crashing
Crashing iOS18
Please add gif support!!!
I love it so much. I just wish it had gif support. When I add them they don’t play, they stay frozen and show like picture and not a gif.
Nice
However, occasionally one of the journals will start flashing. To me that is annoying when I’m trying to decide which to open. It starts hurting behind my eyes. The only way I’ve found to stop it is to delete that journal. If it wants my attention it should give me a better clue as to why. Opening and closing the journal didn’t stop it. If it is an attempt to get me to answer the prompts could you please make it an option rather than an annoyance. Personally, I open an app to make an entry and find prompts distracting enough to forget what it was I wanted to enter. I suppose it is an effect of the brain surgery.
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Sort
How can sort to make the earliest appointment first?
Its great but needs more features
Go Journal is great but needs more features. like a photo calendar. i.e. better templates, reminders to journal, basically everything day one has.
You might ask. why not just use DayOne?? Its ok feature wise but i dont like being bled out monthly. Go Journal has no subscription fee which is why im using it exclusively.
I hope they never go that route. Charge a fair price upfront per user and thats it. Tried evernote, diarium (diahhrea lol umm) , others. Nope stick with Go Journal.
DEVs please just keep it bug free and add more cool features to it and youll have a 5 star winner! Thanks
You might ask. why not just use DayOne?? Its ok feature wise but i dont like being bled out monthly. Go Journal has no subscription fee which is why im using it exclusively.
I hope they never go that route. Charge a fair price upfront per user and thats it. Tried evernote, diarium (diahhrea lol umm) , others. Nope stick with Go Journal.
DEVs please just keep it bug free and add more cool features to it and youll have a 5 star winner! Thanks
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Response from developer
Happy to note! Thank you so much for the positive feedback, it made our day! We will surely consider providing the features you requested in future updates, stay tuned. PL take note that you can make an audio note even now. Try as suggested here to achieve the same - https://support.gojournal.app/hc/en-us/articles/9136704645017-How-to-record-your-audio-in-GJ-
Simple and Effective, one small but important improvement
I like the simplicity. If it is not simple then we stop journaling, usually.
Creators! Please fix the search to search within the journal selected.
I own both go journal and Noteshelf 3
Creators! Please fix the search to search within the journal selected.
I own both go journal and Noteshelf 3
Awesome App
This is such an easy and perfect journal to use. I LOVE it! The only problem I have with it is that it needs to have a way to make it more secure and give the option for a passcode and not just face recognition or fingerprint. I have others that have access to my phone and a passcode would prevent them opening up my journal. Thank you!
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Love it
I like it because it's separeted by day, I can do my To-Do List per day and Journal. I loved it!
Very disappointed
I do not like this app at all! I paid for the full version and feel very cheated. The prompt for the daily reflection template has been the same since Aug. 26, it is now Sept. 5. I’ve messaged in the “help” link but no response. This app receives 0 stars from me!
App kept freezing with the spinning wheel
I bought Go Journal today and noticed that it wasn't keeping up with the speed at which I was typing on my MacBook Air. It kept freezing with the spinning wheel and I had to repeatedly force quit. I'm going back to the DayOne app, which I've used with no problems for two years. Wish I could get a refund.
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Nice!
Pretty good app overall. I love the displays and how functional it is! I just wish we could back up our entries by creating an account on the app rather than using our icloud storage.
All my journal entries disappeared
All my journal entries disappeared
Love it!
Journaling is the ticket for personal growth and this app has it all. It’s simple, easy to use, and the best tools to keep me organized.
Happy Susan
I tried 3 different journaling apps and Go Journal was my favourite choice as does everything I wanted. It is a great app and includes a calendar view of every entry as well as a listing of every day’s entries, photos and location. I’ve already recommended it to many friends who all love the idea and want to get the app. Thank you Go Journal!
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