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at8pm
at8pm is an iPhone journaling app that locks daily entries after a chosen time, with text, voice, photos, locations, video notes, private iCloud sync, and Face ID.
Overview
at8pm is a journaling app for iPhone built around a simple constraint: you write today’s entry before it locks. By default, the lock time is 8pm, and once an entry is locked it cannot be edited, which is meant to preserve an unpolished record of the day as it was written.
The app supports typed entries with rich-text formatting, voice notes, photos, locations, and quick square video notes called Squopes. It also includes streak tracking, a countdown to the daily lock, optional sharing cards, private iCloud syncing, and Face ID app locking.
Features
Multimedia entries
Record a voice note inside an entry and view it as a waveform, or add a photo, location, or quick square video note called a Squope.
Daily lock timer
Keep one entry per day honest by letting it lock at a chosen time, with 8pm as the default lock time.
Streak and countdown view
Track your current streak and see how much time remains before today closes from the app’s lock ring.
Selective sharing
Turn an entry into a styled share card and send it to Instagram Stories or other destinations.
iCloud sync and Face ID
Use private iCloud syncing and optional Face ID app locking for added privacy.
Use cases
Keep an honest daily record
For people who want a daily journal that preserves the original version of an entry, at8pm locks the entry after a chosen cutoff time so it cannot be edited later.
Capture a moment quickly
For users who do not want to type every entry, the app lets them record voice notes or quick square video notes directly inside the journal entry.
Track a journaling habit
For anyone who wants to review progress, the lock ring and streak display make it easy to check remaining time and day-by-day consistency at a glance.
Share a finished entry
For entries that are meant to be shared selectively, at8pm can turn a journal entry into a styled card for Instagram Stories or another destination.
Keep entries private
For users who want privacy on both the data and the device, the app uses private iCloud syncing and can be locked with Face ID.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Supports several entry formats beyond plain text, including voice notes and quick video notes.
- Uses a time-based lock to prevent later editing of completed entries.
- Synchronizes entries through the user’s private iCloud account instead of a third-party server.
- Allows optional sharing without making the journal public by default.
- Includes Face ID locking for the app itself.
Cons
- The free version is limited to 2 entries per day.
- The listing does not show enough ratings or reviews to display an overview.
- The app requires iOS 26.2 or later, which may limit device compatibility.
FAQ
What platform does at8pm support?
at8pm is designed for iPhone, and the App Store listing says it is free to download with in-app purchases. The listing also notes that it requires iOS 26.2 or later.
Does at8pm sync across devices?
Yes. The listing says at8pm can sync entries across your devices using your private iCloud account, rather than a third-party server.
What is the pricing model?
The app is free to download and use for up to 2 entries per day. An at8pm Pro subscription unlocks unlimited entries and all features mentioned on the listing, and unlock credits can optionally make a locked entry editable again for 24 hours.
Can entries be shared?
The listing says you can turn an entry into a designed share card and share it to Instagram Stories or elsewhere. Your private thoughts stay private until you choose to share them.
What privacy controls are available?
The App Store privacy section says the developer does not collect data from this app, and the listing says you can lock the whole app behind Face ID.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Productivity
- Platform
- iPhone
- Developer
- Vince Edgar Urag
- Price model
- Free to download; in-app purchases available
- App size
- 15.6 MB
- Age rating
- 4+
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