Journal
authentic ratingApple's built-in app with solid ecosystem integration: photos, location, reminders out of the box, and no subscription. But the editor is rough: handwritten entries disappear, undo is broken, and multi-device sync is unreliable.
55real score
4.8store star
289,707ratings
About the rating
Scores are organically distributed; negative feedback is specific and technically grounded.
Strengths
What users love
- Being completely free with deep iPhone integration makes starting a journaling habit almost frictionless.
Weak spots
What users hate
- The editor is unstable: Apple Pencil entries disappear and cross-device sync loses data.
Who it is for
Apple users who want to start journaling without downloading anything extra
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