Build a journaling habit—by text.

Journal anywhere by SMS. Get prompts that fit you. Keep momentum with gentle check-ins. Private and supportive.

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Your personal journaling sidekick, delivered daily via SMS.

Short, supportive prompts arrive by text at your preferred time. Reply in seconds—no apps, no friction. Entries are saved for insights, trends, and exports.

Morning prompt
What would make today a great day for you?
Current streak
7 days
Sentiment trend
Common themes
gratitudeworkrelationships

Benefits

Why people stick with Sidekick.

SMS lowers the activation energy to write. Prompts are right-sized to spark reflection without pressure. Insights close the loop so progress feels tangible.

SMS First

Journal anywhere, anytime

Reply to a text in seconds—no apps, no friction. Sidekick meets you where you already are.

AI Powered

Prompts that feel made for you

Your interests, timing, and favorites shape what you receive. Personalize as much (or as little) as you want.

Momentum

Stay motivated

Keep your streak. See simple trends for sentiment and themes. Get encouraging nudges when you need them.

Privacy

Private and supportive

App-level encryption for sensitive text. STOP/HELP controls. Thoughtful guardrails and crisis resources (like 988).

Export

You own your data

Export anytime—CSV/PDF. For large archives, request a bulk export from your dashboard.

How it works

Start journaling in three simple steps.

Set it and forget it—prompts arrive when you asked, so you can focus on capturing your thoughts.

Step 1

Sign up

Enter your phone number and verify it with a quick SMS code. Set your preferred time for daily prompts.

Step 2

Receive prompts

Prompts arrive by SMS at your chosen times. Respond naturally with your thoughts and feelings—like texting a friend.

Step 3

Track & reflect

View entries, track your streak, and see insights about your journaling journey on your dashboard. Export anytime.

Frequently asked questions

What if I miss a day?
No problem. Sidekick is designed to be supportive, not punitive. You can pick up tomorrow—your streak resets when you’re ready.
Can I export my entries?
Yes. Export CSV/PDF anytime from your dashboard. For large archives, request a bulk export.
Is my data private?
Yes. Your data is never shared with anyone and data is encrypted in transit and at rest. Sensitive text is protected with app-level AES-256-GCM.
Can I change my daily prompt times?
Yes. Set your preferred times in settings; you can adjust them anytime.
Do I have to use AI personalization?
No. You can toggle personalization off; we’ll rotate through high-quality prompts from our catalog.

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