Still: A minimal, pressure-free journaling app for quiet reflection
By
Nicolas Gonzalez
Looks the part, but the middle's still raw. Chew with caution.
Summary
Still is a minimal journaling app designed to provide a private, calm space for writing without the pressure of productivity tracking, streaks, moods, or goals. It was born from the creator's personal need to think out loud without evaluation, especially during late-night reflection. The app has no accounts, no social features, and no prompts — just a quiet space for clarity and stillness.
Key quotes
· 4 pulledThe calm is intentional, and it came from a very personal problem I kept running into.
I've learned that thinking out loud works best when there's no sense of evaluation behind it.
From a design perspective, growth means improving reliability, depth, and optionality without increasing pressure.
No accounts. No social features. No prompts telling you how to feel. Just you, your thoughts, and a moment of stillness.
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