# Journal Talks Back: Glimmo — Voice & Scan Handwritten Notes

> AI-powered journaling app with mood tracking, emoji visualization, and AI companion. (iPhone/iPad app by Zen Al Lab.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-talks-back-glimmo/id6575378499 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Zen Al Lab](https://appshunter.io/developer/1796422892)
- Category: Health & Fitness
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 4.60/5 from 64 App Store ratings · 28 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 17.6 · 103 MB
- Languages: American English, French (France), German (Germany), Italian, Japanese, Korean, European Portuguese, Russian, Chinese (Simplified, China), European Spanish and 2 more
- Released: 2024-11-25
- Data updated: 2026-08-24
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-talks-back-glimmo/id6575378499/reviews.md

## What is Journal Talks Back?

Blank page again?
Mood all over the place?
You deserve a journal that answers back.

Glimmo is a next-gen mood journal and interactive companion designed to help you track emotions, understand your patterns, and give your thoughts somewhere to go.

More than a diary, Glimmo is a calm space for self-reflection: part mood tracker, part AI companion, part memory keeper, and part personal journal.

WHY GLIMMO WORKS

Most journals ask you to write into silence.
Glimmo turns reflection into connection.

Write, speak, add a photo, or scan your handwriting. Glimmo responds with thoughtful, personalised AI reflections that help you explore your day with more clarity.

Over time, you can see your mood patterns and build a visual record of the emotions, memories, and small moments that matter.

FEATURE SPOTLIGHTS

— A JOURNAL THAT TALKS BACK
Share what is on your mind and receive a thoughtful AI response shaped by your entry.

Continue the conversation, explore your feelings, and reflect from a new perspective. No more writing into the void.

— TRACK YOUR MOOD DAILY
Log your emotions and see your mood patterns over time with a simple mood calendar and emotional insight cards.

Understand not only what you felt, but when it happened and what may have shaped it.

— CAPTURE YOUR THOUGHTS YOUR WAY
Type an entry, record your voice, add a photo, or scan a handwritten page.

Glimmo makes it easier to preserve a thought whenever and however it comes to you.

— SAVE THE MOMENTS BEHIND YOUR MOOD
Bring entries, photos, notes, and daily memories together in one personal collection.

Build a richer emotional timeline of your life—not just a list of entries.

— EMOJI JAR
Collect emojis as you journal and watch your feelings, memories, and little wins fill the jar over time.

Turn your mood journey into something visual, rewarding, and easy to return to.

— NEVER RUN OUT OF WORDS
Use daily prompts and templates whenever you want to reflect but do not know where to begin.

Glimmo helps you maintain your journaling habit, even on days when writing feels difficult.

YOUR PRIVACY PROMISE

Your thoughts are yours.

Glimmo is designed as a private space for your emotions, memories, and reflections. Your journal entries are protected, encrypted, and kept private, so you can write honestly and confidently.

Because self-reflection works best when you feel secure.

FREE TO START, UPGRADE WHEN YOU’RE READY

Glimmo is free to download and use, with basic journaling, Emoji Jar, daily prompts, and app lock included.

For users who want more, Glimmo Premium unlocks Custom AI Companions, custom characters, Emotion Insights, Personal Collection, and more.

New users can also access our special Lifetime welcome offer during their first 24 hours: pay once and keep Premium benefits forever.

DOWNLOAD GLIMMO TODAY!

Start tracking your mood.
Start preserving your memories.
Start connecting with your thoughts.

Download Glimmo today and turn journaling into a conversation.

Terms of use: https://glimmo.io/terms-of-use/

Privacy policy: https://glimmo.io/privacy-policy/

## Key features

- AI Companion for conversational journaling
- Emoji Jar for visual mood tracking
- Emotion Insight for automatic pattern analysis
- Personal Collection galleries
- Daily writing prompts and templates
- Photo album and iCloud sync

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**Subscriptions**

| Subscription | Price | Period |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Year Glimmo Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 1 Month Glimmo Premium | $9.99 | per month |

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lifetime Glimmo Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## What do users think of Journal Talks Back?

Overall sentiment: positive

**Pros**

- 👍 Fun and interactive journaling
- 🤖 Engaging AI companions
- 📚 Helpful journal types and prompts
- 🎨 Cute and clever emojis
- 🧠 Provides new perspectives
- 🌟 Motivating and uplifting

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes immediately on launch
- ⚠️ Limited free features
- 🗑️ Unable to delete journals

**Commonly reported bugs**

- AI responses stop after a few days
- Premium subscription doesn't include all promised features

**Most requested features**

- More customization options (themes, etc.)
- Ability to delete journals
- Expand free features

## Recent user reviews (10 of 28)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journal-talks-back-glimmo/id6575378499/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Excellent app.

*2026-06-21*

Glimmo offers a unique (to me) take on the AI journal experience. The ability to design your own has been a fun an interesting way to collect and reflect on my thoughts. Job well done.

### 3/5 — Made a mistake

*2026-04-01, version 1.3.7*

Shouldn’t have gotten this app. Got it last year in the hopes that it’d help me journal better. The entire app is filled with bugs. Journal suggestion doesn’t suggest anything, the phone has phantom haptics as soon as I open the app, and the best one- cannot even report a bug or make a suggestion on the app despite there being a button. Do not purchase this. The AI companion part doesn’t feel good. Only for a day maybe. Feels way too computer-ish. Thought it’d be a natural conversation sorta thing. Anyway, I’d wish I could get a refund but I don’t think the makers are really looking out for its users.

### 5/5 — App

*2026-02-18*

I LOVE this app it works so well and I got it yesterday I definitely recommend it to everyone who has interest in getting the app!

### 1/5 — Built Upon Lies

*2026-01-09*

Beta Users were promised Lifetime Premium accounts. However, we were then told that granting lifetime wasn't possible. Then, after a one-year granting of premium, ghosted via email, message, telegram, etc. Glad I took screenshots of the promises made. Maybe Apple will be interested in such abuses.

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! This is due to the previous team's lack of maintenance. It'll be our honour to invite you back. If you like, please reach out to us through glimmo@zenai-lab.com for better understand what you need, thanks!

### 1/5 — Disappointing

*2025-10-11, version 1.3.4*

AI responses are in Chinese despite language set to English. Support email gets bounced back.

### 1/5 — Crashed the second I open the app

*2025-03-19*

Pretty much the title. I’m unable to use the app. :(

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! This is due to the previous team's lack of maintenance. It'll be our honour to invite you back to check it again. If you like, please reach out to us through glimmo@zenai-lab.com for 1-year subscription compensation

### 1/5 — Crashes Immediately

*2025-02-28*

Everytime I tried to open the app it immediately closed I didn’t even get to use it :(

**Developer response:** Thank you for your feedback! This is due to the previous team's lack of maintenance. It'll be our honour to invite you back to check it again. If you like, please reach out to us through glimmo@zenai-lab.com for 1-year subscription compensation

### 5/5 — Great journal

*2025-02-21, version 1.3.2*

Love this journal app! The AI replies are such a unique feature, it feels like a warm hug and validation without anyone reading your diary for real, and choosing your own companions is a lovely touch. The suggestions based on what you’ve recently listened to, photos you’ve taken etc are great for prompts too. The jar of emojis based on what you’ve written is super sweet. It would be nice to get some themes other than light and dark mode. I would say the premium is a tad expensive so haven’t committed myself to it but understand devs gotta make money. The free version is excellent too

### 5/5 — Fun and interactive journaling

*2025-02-09*

I really enjoy the responses the AI gives. There are several helpful journal types and interesting prompts. I like the emoji jar and magnets. It’s a fun safe way for me to record my life and work through stress. Talking to the AI is like talking to a friend.

### 5/5 — Amazing

*2025-02-07*

I have tried journaling in the past but have a hard time sticking to it. The AI feature is so cool. They respond to entries and you can interact which is fun. Mood tracker is great. Can’t wait to see how this app continues to evolve.

## Frequently asked questions about Journal Talks Back

### What is Glimmo?

Glimmo is a next-generation journaling app that goes beyond traditional diaries. It uses AI to offer features like conversational journaling with AI companions, automatic emotion tracking, and the ability to create visual collections of memories.

### What are the key features of Glimmo?

Key features include an AI Companion for interactive writing, an Emoji Jar to visualize moods, Emotion Insight for automatic emotional pattern tracking, Personal Collections to curate memories, and daily prompts to inspire writing. It also includes a photo album and iCloud sync.

### Is Glimmo free to use?

The app is free to download and use, offering a range of features. However, it does include in-app purchases, suggesting that some advanced features or content may require payment.

### What kind of content can I store in Glimmo?

You can store your thoughts, feelings, and memories through writing. The app also allows you to collect emojis that represent your mood, curate personal galleries of cherished items, and store photos within the app.

### How does the AI Companion feature work?

The AI Companion allows you to write and receive responses from any character you can imagine. This transforms journaling into a delightful conversation, enabling you to explore your thoughts and imagination in a unique way.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.3.21 — 2026-08-22

What’s New in This Version

We’ve made your first Glimmo experience more personal, clear, and rewarding:

A New Guided Onboarding: Start with your 30-day intention, create a Tiny Plan, and begin journaling with a flow tailored to you.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: We’ve fixed minor bugs and optimised performance to keep Glimmo running smoothly.

### 1.3.20 — 2026-08-19

What’s New in This Version:

We’ve made your first Glimmo experience more personal, clear, and rewarding:

A New Guided Onboarding: Start with your 30-day intention, create a Tiny Plan, and begin journaling with a flow tailored to you.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: We’ve fixed minor bugs and optimised performance to keep Glimmo running smoothly.

### 1.3.19 — 2026-08-14

What’s New in This Version

We’ve made Glimmo even better! Here’s what’s new in this update:

Scan Text: Turn printed or handwritten notes into editable journal entries using your camera or an uploaded photo. Scan Text supports English, Chinese, and Spanish.

Smarter Photo Understanding: Glimmo can now understand both the text and visual context in your photos, helping your AI companions provide more relevant and meaningful replies.

Improved Multilingual Support: Mixed-language content can now be recognised while preserving the original languages without translation.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: We’ve fixed minor bugs and optimised performance to keep Glimmo running smoothly.

### 1.3.18 — 2026-08-01

What’s New in This Version

We’ve made Glimmo even better! Here’s what’s included in this update:

AI reply retry: We’ve improved error handling for AI replies. If a reply cannot be generated, you’ll now see a Retry button so you can easily try again.

Custom profile: You can now update your profile picture and display name at any time. This feature is available to everyone, not just Premium users!

Bug fixes and performance improvements: We’ve fixed minor bugs and optimized performance to keep Glimmo running smoothly.

### 1.3.17 — 2026-07-25

What's New in This Version
We've made Glimmo even better! Here's what's new in this update:

Notification Optimization: We've upgraded our notification system so you get more accurate, timely alerts and a smoother experience overall.

Enhanced App Stability: We've improved the app's overall stability and reliability for a more consistent experience.

Bug Fixes & Performance Improvements: We've fixed minor bugs and optimized performance to keep Glimmo running smoothly.

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