Reflection
AI-coached journal with guided programs and voice entries
What is Reflection?
Reflection is a journaling app for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Android and the web with a built-in AI coach. As you write, the coach offers a follow-up question drawn from the entry, and you can also speak entries, hold a spoken Voice Call that is saved as a transcript, or ask questions of your past entries. More than 100 guided programs cover topics such as gratitude and anxiety. A free plan covers unlimited entries; Premium adds unlimited AI search and insights, full sync, rich text and PDF export.
Reflection has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). See every plan
Good for
- People who want follow-up questions from an AI coach as they write
- Journaling by voice, including spoken back-and-forth conversations
- Following guided programs on gratitude, anxiety or relationships
Worth knowing
- The free plan allows one photo per entry and limited syncing; multiple photos, rich text, PDF export and unlimited cross-device sync need Premium.
- Entries are encrypted at rest and in transit, not end-to-end, and the AI features are powered by Google Gemini.
- Voice Call is listed for iPhone, iPad and Android only, not for the Mac or web apps.
- No Windows or Linux app is listed; on those systems the journal is used in a browser.
Key features
- AI Coach
- While you journal, the coach asks a follow-up question based on the entry you just wrote. All AI features can be turned off with a single toggle while the rest of the app keeps working.
- Voice Call and voice journaling
- Speak an entry and have it transcribed, or start a Voice Call for a spoken back-and-forth that is saved to the journal as a transcript. Voice Call runs on iPhone, iPad and Android.
- Ask Your Journal
- Ask about patterns, people or how you felt at a given time, and the app searches your history and answers in plain language. Unlimited AI search and insights are part of Premium.
- Guided Journeys and templates
- More than 100 guided programs from wellness and personal growth experts lead you one prompt at a time, and templates give structure for gratitude, goals and reviews.
- Reviews and insights
- Weekly, monthly and annual reviews recap what you wrote, and an Insights page charts sentiment, emotions and life domains across a chosen time range.
- Privacy, export and MCP
- Entries are encrypted at rest and in transit and are not used to train AI models. You can export to PDF, JSON or CSV, and Premium includes a beta MCP server for Claude and ChatGPT.
Reflection pricing
- Starts at
- $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year)
- Free plan
- Free Forever plan: unlimited entries, prompts, reminders, search, monthly and annual reviews, import and export, and one photo per entry, with limited syncing.
- Free trial
- 7-day free trial of Premium.
| Plan | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | $0 | Unlimited private entries, prompts, reminders, search, guided monthly and annual reviews, import and export, one photo per entry and limited syncing. |
| Premium (monthly) | $8per month | Unlimited AI-enhanced search and insights, AI writing support, unlimited cross-device sync, custom templates and tags, multiple photos, rich text and PDF export. |
| Premium (yearly) | $5.75per month, billed annually ($69 per year) | The same Premium features on yearly billing, shown with the $8 monthly price crossed out and a Save 30% label. |
Read from reflection.app on Oct 6, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Reflection before you buy.
Ways to pay less
- Annual discountSave 30% with yearly billing
Reflection's Premium page lists $8 a month on monthly billing or $5.75 a month billed annually, labelled as a 30% saving. The US App Store lists the annual plan at $69.00.
Stated on reflection.app - Lifetime licensePremium (Lifetime) for a one-time $249.99
The US App Store lists a Premium (Lifetime) in-app purchase at $249.99 as an alternative to the monthly and annual subscriptions.
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How people rate the Reflection app
4.7
out of 5 for the iPhone and iPad app
- 5 stars82%
- 4 stars12%
- 3 stars4%
- 2 stars<1%
- 1 star1%
1,094 ratings on the App Store in the United States, read Oct 6, 2026. It rates the app, not everything the product does. See the listing
Works with
Reflection alternatives
- Reflection vs Rosebud
Free trial · from $8.99/mo
- Reflection vs Mindsera
Free plan · from $10.75/mo
- Reflection vs Stoic
Free plan · from $6.99
- Reflection vs Day One
Free plan · from $49.99/yr
- Reflection vs Life Note
Free plan · from $10.99/mo
Common questions
Is Reflection free?
Reflection has a free plan. Free Forever plan: unlimited entries, prompts, reminders, search, monthly and annual reviews, import and export, and one photo per entry, with limited syncing. Paid plans start at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
How much does Reflection cost?
Reflection lists 3 plans. Free Forever: $0. Premium (monthly): $8 per month. Premium (yearly): $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). Prices were read from reflection.app on Oct 6, 2026.
What platforms does Reflection work on?
Reflection is available on Web, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Reflection offer any discounts?
Reflection publicly lists the following: Save 30% with yearly billing; Premium (Lifetime) for a one-time $249.99.
How is Reflection rated?
Reflection's iPhone and iPad app averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1,094 ratings on the App Store in the United States, as read on Oct 6, 2026. That is the store's rating of the app, not a score from us.
Does Reflection have a Windows app?
No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Reflection is listed for Web, macOS, iOS and Android.
Does Reflection have a Linux app?
No Linux app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 6, 2026. Reflection is listed for Web, macOS, iOS and Android.
Is Reflection open source?
Reflection is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Oct 6, 2026.
What does Reflection integrate with?
Reflection's listing names Claude and ChatGPT. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Does Reflection have a free trial?
Yes. 7-day free trial of Premium.
Who makes Reflection?
Reflection is made by Journal Better Inc.
What are the alternatives to Reflection?
The closest alternatives to Reflection in our directory are Rosebud, Mindsera, Stoic, Day One and Life Note. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Reflection.
Sources for this page
The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 6, 2026. What people say is linked where it appears.