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24 alternatives to Mirror Journal

Digital journal designed around secrecy and self-reflection.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Mirror Journal launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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    A beautiful journal app for macOS

    2023 · journal.do · its alternatives →

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    A new app from Apple to start journalling

    2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

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    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 →

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    An online journal that guides your personal growth.

    2020 · reflection.app · its alternatives →

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    Write every day in your encrypted private journal. Track your mood to follow your level of happiness.

    2019 · gekri.com · its alternatives →

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    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

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    Prl▲319

    An AI journal that reflects with you

    2024 · info.writewithprl.com · its alternatives →

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    Simple and secure journal app

    2019 · minidiary.app · its alternatives →

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    A simple, open-source personal journaling platform

    2019 · soljournal.netlify.com · its alternatives →

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    Mirror▲197

    Track habits, log activities, build streaks & view insights

    2025 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    stoic.▲323

    The all-in-one journaling app, now with AI reflections

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Pick between 18+ stoic teachers and 1300+ journaling prompts

    2023 · pascio.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Your daily companion for routines, habits and reflections

    2022 · heynoon.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    ZenJournal is a minimalist private journaling app for quick logging, search, and discreet writing. Open, type, done. No prompts, titles, or reminders.

    2021 · thezenjournal.com · its alternatives →

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    MeSoul▲93

    A journal that answers your questions based on your words

    2025 · mesoul.me · its alternatives →

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    Interactive journaling with AI friends

    2024 · reflectr.ai · its alternatives →

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    Grow as a person with daily reflections

    2023 · pascio.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Dreavie▲143

    A journal that listens, reflects, and grows with you

    2025 · dreavie.com · its alternatives →

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    Decryption key derived from master password never leaves the browser. It's just a text editor so far, but a we have a few features planned: retrospective tooling, sentiment analysis, journaling modules, guidance and information inline, better habit formation & rewards UI.

    2023 · jumblejournal.org · its alternatives →

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    AI copilot for journaling and introspection

    2023 · jumblejournal.org · its alternatives →

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    Free journal app for minimalists

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Journify▲110

    A simple and intuitive space for all your journaling needs

    2024 · its alternatives →

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