Reflection vs Voice Journal
Reflection
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| Figure | Reflection | Voice Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $0.48/mo | $1.67/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Spec score · AI Journal Apps | 8.9 (#2) | 7.6 (#23) |
| Privacy | The maker says entries are encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or greater, and are never used to train AI models. | Audio transcription happens on-device; the text transcript is sent to a server for AI analysis and is not stored there. |
| Support | Official support is provided through FAQs and the email address [email protected]. | The maker says it usually responds to support emails within a few hours. |
| System requirements | The Apple version requires iOS or iPadOS 15.6 or later and macOS 12.0 or later. | The app requires iOS 17.0 or later and an iPhone; voice recording is not supported on iPad. |
Plans
Reflection
- Free ForeverFree
- Premium Annual$5.75 a year
- Premium Yearly$5.75 a year
- Premium Monthly$8 a month
In their own words
Reflection
Reflection is a private journaling app for personal reflection and mental wellness. Its AI Coach can ask follow-up questions about entries and help identify patterns, while the journaling library contains more than 100 expert-led guides and programs. Users can dictate entries for transcription or hold spoken back-and-forth conversations through Voice Call, with transcripts saved. The app imports from Day One or CSV and exports to PDF, JSON, or CSV. Its maker says entries are encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or greater, and are not used to train AI models. Users can disable all AI features and continue using the rest of the app. The free plan includes private entries, prompts, reminders, and import and export, but limits cross-device syncing and allows one photo per entry. Premium adds unlimited syncing and multiple photos, along with AI search and writing support. Premium costs $5.75 per month when billed annually or $8.00 per month. A seven-day trial is available. Reflection runs on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web.
Voice Journal
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