Features & Capabilities

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.

User Growth & Download Statistics

App
By:
Renato Balcazar
Version:
1.3.6 Last updated: 2026-05-17
Version code:
885765475
Creation date:
2026-05-06
Compatible devices:
Size:
36.06MB
URLs:
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Full description:
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Source:
Apple Apps Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-08
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Developed by:
Renato Balcazar
Apple Apps Store
https://apps.apple.com/ec/app/retro-journal/id6761872055?l=en-GB
Website:
https://retrojournal.renatojobal.com

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