Dabble Me: Email-Based Journaling Service That Uses Prompts and Replies
By
Paul Arterburn
Sat on the counter overnight. Well past its best.
Summary
Dabble Me is an email-based journaling service that sends prompts to users via email, with replies automatically saved as journal entries. The service resurfaces past entries to create a 'memory loop' and emphasizes privacy with no social features, AI, or algorithms. It's free to start with optional paid upgrades for additional features like photos and search.
Key quotes
· 5 pulledDabble Me is a private, email-based journal designed to help people actually stick with journaling.
Instead of another app, it sends simple prompts you reply to by email.
Past entries resurface automatically, turning journaling into a memory loop, not a chore.
No social features, no AI, no algorithms.
Built for real life, not streaks.
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