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at8pm
Your honest journal
Free with In-App PurchasesData Not CollectediCloud SyncFace ID LockDaily Streak Tracking
Opportunity score
53/100
A clever honesty-first hook with good habit potential, but weakened by crowded consumer journaling competition and limited evidence of willingness to pay.
Founder verdict
MAYBE
A sharp honesty-first journaling product with a clever lock mechanic, but unproven traction and a crowded category make it a risky standalone investment.
What is at8pm?
at8pm is an iPhone-first journaling app by solo developer Vince Edgar Urag that differentiates around hard time locks: entries lock at a user-chosen time (8pm by default) and cannot be edited, forcing cleaner emotional honesty. It supports rich text, voice notes, square video notes called Squopes, photos, location, mood tags, streaks, face ID privacy, and shareable cards. The app is free for up to 2 entries per day, then offers an at8pm Pro subscription plus optional unlock credits that temporarily reopen locked entries. No revenue, growth, or public ratings are available, though the version history shows rapid iteration from v1.0 to v1.5.
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