Retro Journal

Save your life. Level up.

Free · In‑App Purchases · Designed for iPad. Not verified for macOS.

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 — 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 - 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) - Export Anytime — Markdown with YAML frontmatter or JSON. Works with Obsidian - Terminal Client — Free TUI client for power users who live in the command line - Offline-First — Works without internet. Your data stays on your device - No Ads. No Subscriptions. No Tricks — $5.99 one-time purchase 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) - Just $5.99 — one-time purchase, no subscriptions, no in-app purchases - All features included. All future updates included. Questions? Reach us at renatojobal@gmail.com Save your life. One entry at a time.

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- New settings screen - Releasing sync with desktop app

Version 1.3.7

The developer, Renato Balcazar, indicated that the app’s privacy practices may include handling of data as described below. For more information, see the developer’s privacy policy .

  • Data Linked to You

    The following data may be collected and linked to your identity:

    • Contact Info
    • User Content
    • Identifiers

Privacy practices may vary, for example, based on the features you use or your age. Learn More

Accessibility

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Information

Seller
  • Renato Balcazar
Size
  • 39.3 MB
Category
  • Lifestyle
Compatibility
Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
  • iPhone
    Requires iOS 18.2 or later.
  • iPad
    Requires iPadOS 18.2 or later.
  • Mac
    Requires macOS 15.2 or later and a Mac with Apple M1 chip or later.
  • Apple Vision
    Requires visionOS 2.2 or later.
Languages
  • English
Age Rating
4+
In-App Purchases
Yes
Copyright
  • © 2026 renatojobal
  • Developer Website
  • Privacy Policy

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