Synopsis of the App: Reflectly calls itself the world’s first intelligent journal and a personal journaling companion designed to help you learn self-care and happiness.
Price and Platform: Free. Apple and Android.
RDN Score: 5/5
Pros
Cheerful and welcoming app design that invites you to hang out for a bit.
Uses positive psychology and cognitive behavioral therapy techniques to help users overcome negative thoughts while building a habit of positive thinking.
Cheerful mascot establishes an uplifting environment from the guided tutorial through your first story and throughout the journaling experience.
Set the color theme to match your mood or personal style preference and personalize story images with stock imagery or photos from your phone.
Filter journal entries using categories including work, social, travel and favorites.
Easily rate your day on a sliding scale complete with expressive emojis.
Offers “intelligent questions” driven by AI and your own personalized entries.
Includes questions and prompts to encourage introspection and reflection such as “What happened today?” and “What’s the worst habit you have?”
Track your progress and review weekly insights to help you grow.
Enjoy personalized motivational content daily including challenges and quotes.
Includes a 7-day free trial. Purchase the premium version for unlimited journal entries, new daily questions, morning moments for motivation and advanced statistics and insights, as well as a touch passcode lock for added security.
Cons
It’s not clear whether the writers are credentialed in the science of psychology.
Some response fields are limited, putting a cap on how much detail users can add.
Bottom Line: Ideal for anyone interested in growth and self-development, Reflectly offers a convenient and encouraging space to record and reflect upon the day.
Marisa Moore, MBA, RDN, LD, is based in Atlanta and specializes in culinary nutrition, communications and consulting. She blogs at marisamoore.com. Follow her on Instagram and Twitter.
Synopsis of the App: Reflectly calls itself the world’s first intelligent journal and a personal journaling companion designed to help you learn self-care and happiness.
