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    Sunrise892

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    Hi HN! I created Unforget out of years of frustration with Google Keep and the lack of alternative that met all my needs. I hope you find it useful too! Features include: - import from Google Keep - offline first including search - sync when online - own your data and fully encrypted - Desktop, mobile, web - lightweight, progressive web app without Electron.js - markdown support - programmable with public APIs - open source [1] While I still use org mode for long-form notes with lots of code, Unforget has become my go-to for quickly jotting down ideas and to-do lists after migrating the…

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    Memory334

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    Privacy friendly fleeting thoughts smart diary

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    Hello. I was looking for a simple and clean habit tracker. I went through a few apps but felt they were missing something. I also had some time on my hands, so decided to make my own and share it in case anyone else likes it. Some of the supported features: Streaks based, track and beat your longest streaks Fully useable offline Freezes (similar to Duolingo's streak freezes) Visual map for tracking consistency Pause the app when you need a break or will be away For anyone curious about the tech stack: - React for frontend - Dexie cloud for storage and syncing - Vercel for hosting Link:…

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    Once179

    Keep a journal like a real life book.

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    Journify176

    Audio journaling. Encrypted, easy-to-share voice recordings.

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    Simple and secure journal app

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    Day One133

    A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.

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    Unstuck144

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    Paper111

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    Minimalist sentence-a-day journaling app with daily prompts

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    Personal productivity. Offline-first. E2E encryption.

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    Secure, simple & beautiful diary app.

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    Minimalist, offline-first diary with auto cloud sync.

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    Hey HN! I recently released baseline, a journaling and mood tracking app for iOS, Android, and web. If you've been looking for a better journal, or just want to work on your mental health, you should check it out! It includes: - Simple and fast journaling — just open the app and start typing. - Visualizations to help you understand your progress over time. - Screeners to help you better understand what you might be struggling with. - Customizable notifications to help you build journaling into your daily routine. - Strong privacy — personal data is encrypted with user-specific keys that I…

    2022 · getbaseline.app

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    The anti-journaling app. Burn your thoughts instantly.

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    Dawnli3

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    Munra6

    The journal app with nothing to sell you

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