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.

In the beginning it was just a simple note taking app, but I am liking it now. I would strongly suggest a web version. Entering detailed notes and reflections on the phone is cumbersome and I prefer a keyboard for fast capture of my thoughts. Integrate with my photos and prompt me with how I felt during those occasions. Maybe use my location data (if location history is enabled) and ask me about my experience. If I am in a particular location, prompt me with actions. There is a lot you can do.

If you're going to make a super simple journal app exclusive to your Pixel line for customer retention, you should probably make all of the features work on more than just the Pixel 10 line. There's no reason all of the software features on the Pixel 10 couldn't work on the Pixel 9. There's no reason this app couldn't be a web service. If anyone is looking for a better journal app, try Reflection.

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