Reflection
8.0#3 in ai journal appsFree planFree planAndroidiOSWebAPI
VisitReflection vs Voice Journal
Voice Journal
6.6#20 in ai journal appsFrom $19.99 a yearFree planiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Reflection | Voice Journal |
|---|---|---|
| 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. |
Reflection plans
- Free ForeverFree
- Premium Annual$5.75 a month
- Premium Yearly$5.75
- Premium Monthly$8 a month
Voice Journal plans
- FreeFree
- Pro monthly$2.99 a month
- Pro Yearly$19.99 a year
Pick Reflection if…
Reflection may suit people seeking a regular journaling practice, guided writing, or support for personal growth and mental wellness. It also suits users who want voice journaling or the option to disable AI features.
Pick Voice Journal if…
It suits iPhone users who want voice or typed journaling with mood charts, AI analysis, and export options. It is not suited to iPad voice recording, which is unsupported.