Insight Timer
Private journal
Save private journal entries, optionally linked to a track, check-in or daily quote.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Goals and ongoing practice · 4-app comparison
Save goal notes and written reflections: Insight Timer vs Manai vs Smiling Mind vs The Tapping Solution
Whether the app lets you save goal notes and written reflections.
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| Features1 selected | Insight Timer MemberPlus | Manai Plus | Smiling Mind Free | The Tapping Solution Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Save goal notes and written reflections |
Save goal notes and written reflections: details
Manai
Yes
Save written notes on a goal and return to earlier reflections in that goal's Notes section.
- Platform
- iOS
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Smiling Mind
Guided journaling activities
The app includes guided journaling and other interactive practices. The reviewed guide does not specify a general searchable archive of goal notes.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
The Tapping Solution
No listed support
The Tapping Solution's reviewed library, progress, playback and device documentation do not list this capability. This is our assessment of the reviewed documentation, not an explicit vendor denial.
Supporting sources:
Source checked . Availability can change.
Sources and plan details
Sources for 1 features across Insight Timer, Manai, Smiling Mind, The Tapping Solution. Annual prices show the full yearly charge in USD. “Limited” includes conditions. “No listed support” means the feature was not found in the reviewed official documentation.
Insight Timer 1 researched
- Save goal notes and written reflections: Private journal
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Save private journal entries, optionally linked to a track, check-in or daily quote.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Insight Timer sources
- Insight Timer journal entries · Checked 2026-10-09
Manai 1 researched
- Save goal notes and written reflections: Yes
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Save written notes on a goal and return to earlier reflections in that goal's Notes section.
Platform: iOS
Checked . Sources: [1]
Manai sources
- Manai goals and practice workflow (publisher reviewed) · Checked 2026-10-09
Smiling Mind 1 researched
- Save goal notes and written reflections: Guided journaling activities
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The app includes guided journaling and other interactive practices. The reviewed guide does not specify a general searchable archive of goal notes.
Checked . Sources: [1]
Smiling Mind sources
- Smiling Mind app and Routine guide · Checked 2026-10-09
The Tapping Solution 1 researched
The Tapping Solution sources
- The Tapping Solution app features · Checked 2026-10-09
- The Tapping Solution player and reminder help · Checked 2026-10-09
- The Tapping Solution US publisher listing · Checked 2026-10-09