I just downloaded Rocket Journal and gave it a quick spin, and honestly it feels very different from most journaling apps I’ve tried. Usually when I open a journaling app, I’m already dreading the blank page or the pressure of “doing it right.” Here, I just tapped record and started talking. Within a minute, I forgot I was even using an app—it felt more like leaving a voice note for myself. The design is clean, quiet, and calming, which made it surprisingly easy to get into.
I only used it for about five minutes, but I can already see the appeal. Rant Mode really does let you unload without thinking too much, while Reflect Mode feels like it could be useful on days when I want more direction. That said, as a brand-new user, I wasn’t completely sure when to switch between the two, and I wondered if it could guide me a little more smoothly. I also found myself wishing I could tag or flag a rant as “worth revisiting,” since sometimes those messy thoughts end up being the most meaningful.
The biggest thing missing for me in this first session was a small glimpse of what the AI can do. Even a one-line takeaway after the very first rant—something like “sounds like you’re stressed about work” or “you mentioned family a lot”—would have made the experience feel instantly rewarding. I get that deeper insights will come over time, but as a new user, a little feedback would make me want to come back tomorrow. Still, for a first run, it was refreshingly simple and I can see myself using this on commutes or before bed when typing feels like too much.
