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24 alternatives to Glow Up: Journal & Coach

Mobile journaling app that asks you questions

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Glow Up: Journal & Coach launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Apple Journal▲259

   A new app from Apple to start journalling

   2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sunrise▲893

   Your safest digital place to reflect, relax, and recharge

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Me.bot for iOS▲414

   The journal that captures who you are via pics, notes + more

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   ULY▲507

   Modern daily journal

   2024 · uly.app · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Goodnight Journal 2.0▲111

   Facebook for journaling

   2021 · goodnightjournal.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   journalie▲39

   Simple and fun, one-tap AI mood journaling app

   2024 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Daily Journal▲105

   Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Journaly▲171

   The customisable journal app

   2016 · emberify.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Rocket Journal▲218

    Hi HN! I just launched Rocket Journal, a voice-first journaling app designed to make reflection as easy as talking. Key ideas: Rant mode — vent freely, no judgment Reflect mode — guided prompts to help dig deeper AI insights — mood tracking, patterns, helpful takeaways Stickers & scrapbook — journaling feels lighter and fun Privacy-first — your data isn’t used to train models I built this because journaling apps often feel like “work.” I wanted something that felt like having a safe, responsive companion for those late-night thoughts or walks outside. I’d love feedback from the HN community:…

    2025 · rocketjournal.app · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Journaly for Android▲85

    Customisable & automatic journal app

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Sparky▲246

    Guided journaling and reflection

    2024 · sparkylife.co · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Dreamt - Dream Journal▲73

    Record & reflect on your dreams

    2023 · dreamtapp.uk · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Happyfeed 3.0▲98

    Simple journaling app with a social twist 🌀

    2020 · okorca.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    MusePeach▲75

    Journaling app that makes it easy for non writers to start.

    2019 · musepeach.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

17. 17
    365 & me▲77

    Journaling app with daily questions to reflect

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    My Year▲87

    Speed journaling, life metrics for the modern human

    2024 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Journalizr▲112

    Your thoughts. Your words. Our writing.

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Journal BuddyAI▲169

    Your AI journal assistant to make journaling impactful

    2023 · systemsumo.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Some words for me▲125

    Simple journaling via email and SMS 📝

    2019 · somewordsfor.me · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Dream Story Live - AI Journaling App▲51

    Journaling made easier with AI-guided self-reflection

    2025 · dreamstorylive.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    AI Diary▲76

    Write with ease and discover fun insights with AI journaling

    2023 · aidiary.io · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Journaly for iOS▲108

    The most customisable and automatic journal

    2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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