Reflection
What Reflection is
Reflection is a private journaling app for personal reflection and mental wellness, with an AI coach that can ask follow-up questions about entries and help identify patterns. Its library contains more than 100 expert-led guides and programs. Users can dictate entries for transcription or have spoken conversations through Voice Call, with transcripts saved. The app imports journals from Day One or CSV and exports to PDF, JSON or CSV. Its maker says entries are encrypted at rest with AES-256 and in transit with TLS 1.2 or greater, and are not used to train AI models. Users can switch off all AI features while continuing to use the rest of the app. The free plan includes private entries, prompts, reminders and import and export, but limits cross-device syncing and allows one photo per entry. Premium adds unlimited syncing and multiple photos, along with AI search and writing support. Premium costs $5.75 per month when billed annually at $69 per year, or $8.00 per month. A seven-day trial is listed. Reflection runs on Android, iOS, macOS and the web.
Who it suits
Reflection suits people seeking a regular self-reflection practice, personal growth or guided writing. It also suits users who want voice journaling or the option to disable AI features.
What it does well
- Includes over 100 guided programs.
- Voice entries are transcribed and saved.
- Imports from Day One or CSV.
- Exports to PDF, JSON or CSV.
- AI features can be switched off.
What to know first
- Free plan limits cross-device syncing.
- Free plan allows one photo per entry.
- Premium costs $8.00 per month, or $5.75 per month billed annually.
Limits
The free plan limits cross-device syncing and allows one photo per entry. Premium adds unlimited syncing and multiple photos; its listed prices are $5.75/mo billed annually or $8.00/mo.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Free Forever | Unlimited private entries · iOS, Android and web · one photo per entry · limited syncing · prompts · reminders · no ads | Free |
| Premium Yearly | Per month, billed annually. · Unlimited AI search and insights · AI writing support · cross-device syncing · multiple photos · rich text · advanced privacy settings · PDF exports | $5.75 |
| Premium Annual | $5.75 per month, billed annually · Unlimited AI search and insights · AI writing support · cross-device syncing · custom templates and tags · multiple photos · rich text · advanced privacy · PDF export | $5.75 a month |
| Premium Monthly | per month · Unlimited AI search and insights · AI writing support · cross-device syncing · custom templates and tags · multiple photos · rich text · advanced privacy · PDF export | $8 a month |
As reflection.app lists them, read 15 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.reflection.app/
- Choose the Free Forever plan or a Premium plan
- Use the seven-day trial if you want to try the paid plan
- Start on Android, iOS, macOS, or the web
Verdict
Reflection combines journaling, guided content and optional AI tools, with voice features and several import and export formats. Review the free syncing and photo limits, or the Premium billing terms, before choosing a plan.
Questions
Is Reflection free?
Yes. Free Forever costs 0.00 USD and includes unlimited private entries, prompts, reminders, imports, and exports.
How much does Premium cost?
Premium is $5.75/mo billed annually or $8.00/mo billed monthly. A seven-day trial is available.
Which devices can I use Reflection on?
Reflection is available on Android, iOS, macOS, and the web.
Can I import or export journal entries?
Reflection imports from Day One or CSV and exports to PDF, JSON, or CSV.
Does Reflection connect to Claude or ChatGPT?
Reflection MCP is in beta on Premium and lets tools including Claude and ChatGPT read and write journal entries.
Can I use Reflection without its AI features?
Yes. Users can turn off all AI features and continue using the rest of the app.
Facts from Reflection's own pages
- AI Coach
- The coach asks follow-up questions based on what the user wrote and can analyze entries for patterns and mood. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- AI controls
- Users can disable all AI features with a toggle while continuing to use the rest of the app. · reflection.app, 29 Sept 2026
- AI data use
- Reflection says journal data is not used to train AI models and that AI features can be disabled. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Ask Your Journal
- Natural-language questions can search the journal archive and return conversational answers about patterns, people and past feelings. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Company founders
- The official FAQ says Reflection was started by brothers Dave and Mike Radparvar, who also run Holstee. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Company headquarters
- Crunchbase lists Reflection.app headquarters in San Francisco, California, United States. · crunchbase.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Company size and founding
- LinkedIn lists Reflection as privately held, founded in 2022, with 2–10 employees. · linkedin.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The maker says journal data is stored with Google Cloud, which it describes as certified for ISO/IEC 27001, SOC 1, and SOC 2, and adherent to GDPR. · reflection.app, 29 Sept 2026
- Documentation depth
- Documentation includes setup FAQs, import guidance, MCP connection instructions and feature-specific help pages. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Free plan limit
- The free plan limits cross-device syncing and allows one photo per entry; Premium includes unlimited syncing and multiple photos. · reflection.app, 29 Sept 2026
- Google Play availability
- The Android listing reports more than 100,000 downloads and an Everyone content rating. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Guided content
- The journaling library includes more than 100 expert-led guides and programs. · reflection.app, 29 Sept 2026
- Guided journeys
- The service offers more than 100 expert-led guided journaling programs covering areas such as anxiety, gratitude, relationships and productivity. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Handwriting scan
- A scan feature converts photographed handwritten pages into journal entries with AI. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Entries can be imported from Day One, CSV or a Reflection backup and exported as PDF, JSON or CSV. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Reflection provides an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor and other Model Context Protocol clients. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes Reflection as a journaling and mental wellness tool for people seeking a consistent self-reflection practice, personal growth, or guided writing. · reflection.app, 29 Sept 2026
- Limit: coaching relevance
- A Google Play reviewer reports difficulty getting the Go Deeper coaching prompt to focus on the intended part of an entry. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Limit: premium affordability
- A Google Play reviewer says the membership fee is difficult to afford, although the app is helpful and a scholarship was available. · play.google.com, 15 Oct 2026
- Maker legal name
- The Apple App Store identifies the developer and seller as Journal Better Inc. · apps.apple.com, 15 Oct 2026
- MCP availability
- MCP access requires Premium, a generated key and a remote server URL; there is no installation package. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- MCP limitation
- The MCP connector cannot delete entries, bulk-edit them or rewrite existing entry text; existing entries are effectively write-once except for tags. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- MCP scope
- The MCP beta exposes nine tools, including six read-oriented tools and three creation or tagging tools. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
- Notable news: MCP release
- Reflection announced its MCP integration in beta for Premium members on August 27, 2026. · reflection.app, 15 Oct 2026
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