Comparison

Terminal Journal vs SelfPilot

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Terminal Journal

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Terminal Journal is a focused, offline-first journaling app with a retro terminal feel. Write daily entries with guided prompts, track goals and habits, and review progress with clear insights. Keep private reflections in your Vault, protected with Face ID/Touch ID/passcode. DISCLAIMER Due to the nature of the app being fully client-side and offline with zero tracking and minimal storage function, your data will be reset/lost if you delete and reinstall the app. Storage restoration features may be added in a near-future update. FEATURES • Guided and free journaling modes • Goal tracking with step progress • Habit tracking with calendar view • Insights graphs for consistency and trends • Vault for protected entries • Daily reminders and local notifications • Custom themes, fonts, and haptics • Fully offline, on-device experience PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your data stays on your device. No account required.

About

SelfPilot

Features
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SelfPilot helps you turn your goals into focused days. Most planning apps give you another list. SelfPilot helps you build a realistic weekly rhythm, plan your day on a clear timeline, block distracting apps when you need focus, and reflect on what actually happened. Start with your goals. Shape your ideal week. Plan today. Protect your focus. Review your progress. Then improve the next week. SelfPilot is for people who want more than a to-do list. It gives you a simple system for turning intention into action — and defending your plan when distractions get in the way. With SelfPilot, you can: • Define personal goals and keep them visible • Build your ideal week around what matters • Plan each day on a clear timeline • Capture tasks, thoughts, and ideas quickly • Block distracting apps during focus time • Use check-ins to stay accountable • Reflect on your days and weeks • Notice patterns and improve your routine • Create space for focus, recovery, and progress SelfPilot keeps you in control — one day, one week, one goal at a time.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: SelfPilot at 16.0 against Terminal Journal's 26.2. On price and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 4 level
Terminal Journal versus SelfPilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTerminal JournalSelfPilot
PriceFreeFree
Ads—No
In-app purchasesNoNo
Devices—iPhone — better
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL NIKOLAS SZTURMThomas Albert Schallert

In-app purchases

None

Terminal Journal

No in-app purchases

None

SelfPilot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Terminal Journal free?
Terminal Journal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SelfPilot free?
SelfPilot is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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