Journal

Google LLC

About this app

Say hello to Journal
1. Write about your day, spark creativity, and more to support your wellbeing
2. Add photos, places, and activities to journal entries
3. Get personalized writing inspiration and track how you're feeling

Ratings and reviews

I was excited about the app, and it influenced my Pixel purchase, but I wish the entries all flowed together like a physical journal, where I could scroll to continuously read my entries. Having to click each day to open it would be like having to remove a piece of tape covering each journal entry in a physical journal. I should also be able to indicate more than one mood in a day. And this should also be available on desktop to make typing long entries easier. Lots of potential.

When I open the app, it immediately takes me to a new entry entirely. So it's not really a journal, when you write personal things, typically you write in daily entry, not 20 short entries in a single day. I want to use the application, but that is literally the only reason I won't. I could see if this was a notepad, you get a new entry every time you open the app, notes aren't personal and are normally lists or small notes for a reminder. Very disappointed in this app.

I keep accidentally deleting my entries! I know that's kinda on me, but the delete button is right next to the pictures, and I've accidentally deleted my entire entry instead of an image. It's so frustrating, because I wrote my entire vacation down, then deleted the entire thing! There is no "confirm deletion" option, and no apparent way to revive trashed items. Super disappointing, I will not be using this app again for that reason.

What’s new

Journal 2026 March Updates:
• AI support for Pixel 9 series
• Quicker onboarding experience
• Give feedback on curated Photo memories
• General bug fixes for better stability