Reflection
Guided journaling with an AI coach and a generous free plan.
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Visit ReflectionFree plan
Yes
Yes, "Free Forever": unlimited entries, prompts, reviews, analytics, search and reminders (limited syncing). The FAQ says the free plan includes access to the AI Coach.
Pricing
Premium: $8/month, or $5.75/month billed annually.
Platforms
iOS, Android, Web, Mac
iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and web.
Used to train AI?
No. Entries are never used to train AI models, on free or paid plans (AI is Google Gemini on a paid tier).
AI features
- AI Coach asks follow-up questions as you write
- Insights page: sentiment, emotions, life domains
- AI-enhanced search across your journal
- Voice journaling with transcription
- Scan handwriting into entries
- Automatic weekly and monthly reviews
- Reflection MCP (connect AI tools like Claude/ChatGPT)
Privacy notes
- AES-256 encryption at rest, TLS 1.2+ in transit
- Stored on Google Cloud (ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1 & 2); GDPR compliant
- AI features can be disabled with one toggle
- Funded by subscriptions; no ads; data never sold
- Export to PDF, JSON, CSV
These summarize what the vendor publishes; we haven't audited the app. Read the vendor's privacy policy before journaling sensitive material.
Who it's best for
Beginners and anyone who wants AI coaching without paying up front.
Comparisons
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