A simple comparison to help you choose the right journaling app. We've focused on privacy, AI reflections, export, platforms, and pricing. Information about other apps is based on publicly available details—check each provider's website for the latest.
| Feature | SoulFrame | Day One | Journey | Penzu | Reflectly |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Privacy / local-first | Local-first, encrypted on device (AES-256). Optional cloud backup. | Varies by plan. Check provider policy for sync and storage. | Cloud sync available. Check provider policy for data handling. | Privacy-focused. Optional encryption. Check provider policy. | Check provider policy for data storage and privacy. |
| AI reflections | Supportive, gentle AI reflections on entries (Premium/Lifetime) | Not a focus. Primarily writing and multimedia. | Not a focus in core offering. | Not a focus. Simple diary experience. | AI features available in some versions. |
| Export | Export options (coming soon). You own your data. | Export available. Varies by plan. | Export available. Check provider for formats. | Export available. Check provider for options. | Varies by plan. Check provider policy. |
| Platforms | iOS, Android | iOS, Android, Mac, web | iOS, Android, Mac, Windows, web | Web, iOS, Android | iOS, Android |
| Offline use | Fully offline. Entries stored locally. | Offline support. Varies by plan. | Offline support available. | Varies. Check provider. | Varies by plan. |
| Pricing style | Free, Premium, Lifetime | Free tier. Subscription for premium. | Free tier. Subscription for premium. | Free tier. Subscription for premium. | Subscription model. Check provider for plans. |
Choosing a journaling app depends on what matters most to you:
We built SoulFrame for people who want a private, gentle space to reflect—with supportive AI when they need it, and full control over their data. Learn more about SoulFrame or read our FAQ.