Heartspring Journal
authentic ratingThe idea of a video diary for those who struggle to talk to people was genuinely valuable in the Talkbook version. The rebrand destroyed users' saved memories and moved video recording behind a paywall, leaving only the shell of the concept.
22real score
4.6store star
6,524ratings
About the rating
A wave of one-star reviews after the rebrand from Talkbook to Heartspring and mass loss of old entries matches the typical pattern of a failed data migration.
Strengths
What users love
- Seeing yourself in recordings from a month ago and noticing how your emotional state changed gave a real sense of reflection.
Weak spots
What users hate
- After the rebrand
- Video recording became a paid feature and all existing user recordings disappeared without warning and with no way to recover them.
Who it is for
Those who want to keep a video diary if they are willing to start from scratch and pay for the core feature
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