at8pm is an honest journaling app for iOS. Each entry you write locks at a configured time (8pm by default). Once locked, entries cannot be edited or rewritten, preserving a raw, unfiltered record of your day. Entries sync across your devices through your own private iCloud, never through a first- or third-party server, and you can also record square video ('squopes') or audio notes when typing is not enough. The app is free to download with up to 2 entries per day.
at8pm
Your honest journal
at8pm Introduction
Key Features
- Time-locked journal entries that cannot be edited after the configured lock time (8pm by default)
- Cross-device syncing via the user's own private iCloud, with no first- or third-party servers
- Square video entries (squopes) for moments when typing is not enough
- Audio note recording
- Free to download with up to 2 entries per day
Use Cases
- Keeping a daily journal with an honest, unedited record of your thoughts
- Reducing the temptation to rewrite or polish past reflections
- Capturing memories as video or audio instead of text
- Journaling privately with syncing limited to your own iCloud
Why Startups Use It
at8pm's lock-on-write approach to journaling is a simple, opinionated product decision that sets it apart from standard note apps, and its iCloud-only syncing offers a privacy-first model without server infrastructure. It is a useful example of how a single constraint can define a product's identity.
Alternative Options
Day One, Journey, Diarly
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I edit a journal entry after it locks?
No. Once an entry locks at your configured time (8pm by default), it can no longer be edited or rewritten.
Where is my journal data stored?
Entries sync across your devices using your own private iCloud. The app does not use a first- or third-party server.
Is at8pm free?
The app is free to download, with support for up to 2 entries per day.
Can I record video or audio instead of writing?
Yes. You can record a 'squope' (square video) or an audio note when typing is not enough.
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Category DescriptionTools to boost personal and team productivity, covering task management, collaboration, notes, automation, and workflow optimization.
Listed DateSep 06, 2026
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