Retro Journal — Pixel Diary

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About this app

PRESS START TO SAVE YOUR LIFE

Retro Journal turns your daily journaling into a retro gaming experience. Every entry is a "save point." Every big life moment is a "checkpoint." No XP grinding required — just your thoughts, saved with style.

--- HOW IT WORKS ---

Write entries like save points. Had a good day? Save it. Rough morning? Save that too. Got promoted, finished a project, or had an epic moment? Mark it as a Checkpoint — your personal milestone.

--- WHY RETRO JOURNAL ---

Most journal apps feel like homework. Retro Journal feels like loading up your favorite retro game. Pixel art UI, 8-bit sound effects on every interaction, and that satisfying "SAVING..." animation that takes you back to the golden age of gaming.

--- FEATURES ---

- Entries & Checkpoints — Two types of saves for everyday moments and epic milestones
- Retro Timeline — Scroll through your life with pixel art cards and retro aesthetics
- Game Boy & GBA Themes — Journal in your favorite classic color palette
- 8-Bit Sound Effects — Satisfying blips and bloops on every tap (toggle on/off)
- Cloud Sync — Optional sync across all your devices (included, no extra cost)
- Desktop App — Free companion for macOS, Windows and Linux that syncs with your phone
- Export Anytime — Markdown with YAML frontmatter or JSON. Works with Obsidian
- Offline-First — Works without internet. Your data stays on your device
- No Ads. No Subscription. — One single one-time unlock after a 30-day free trial

--- YOUR DATA, YOUR RULES ---

Retro Journal is local-first. Your journal lives on your device. Cloud sync is optional and included at no extra cost. You can export everything to Markdown or JSON at any time — even during the free trial. We don't lock you in. We don't read your data. We don't sell your data.

--- PRICING ---

- 30-day free trial (full features, no credit card required)
- One single one-time unlock — no subscription, no recurring charges
- All features included. All future updates included.

Questions? Reach us at [e-mail]

Save your life. One entry at a time.

What’s new

New looks for your save file! Dress Retro Journal in a classic Game Boy or GBA color theme — pick your palette in Settings. We also reframed the trial into a friendlier free-vs-premium view, sharpened error messages so you always know what went wrong, and added a cooldown so verification emails never pile up. Keep saving your life, one entry at a time.