5 Minute Journal: GoalJournal App Development

János

János Kiss

Daily goal-setting and guided journaling app designed to boost mindfulness, motivation, and emotional well-being.

Project Overview

5 Minute Journal: GoalJournal is a self-improvement app created for individuals seeking to live with greater intention, gratitude, and focus. Designed for both iOS and Android, the app empowers users to clarify their goals, build better habits, track emotional patterns, and cultivate a daily journaling routine grounded in mindfulness and Stoic reflection.

Key Features
Goal Journal for Motivation & Goal SettingBreak down big goals into smaller, daily tasks with repetition to reprogram the subconscious mind.
Guided Gratitude JournalDaily prompts to foster gratitude, reflection, and a positive mindset.
Mood Tracker / Emotions JournalTrack emotional states and uncover behavioral patterns for improved well-being.
Active Questions for Behavioral ChangeDaily reflection prompts based on personal effort (e.g. “Did I do my best to…?”).
Ancient Stoic Reflection TechniqueEnd-of-day reflections inspired by Stoic philosophy to evaluate daily actions.
Affirmation PracticeIntegrate motivational affirmations seamlessly into the journaling flow.
Personalized Journal InterfaceClean, focused, and intuitive design to make daily entries effortless and meaningful.

Tech Stack & Integrations

FlutterFlow for front-end development and UI
Firebase for backend, authentication, and data management
RevenueCat integration for managing in-app subscriptions

Challenges & Solutions

The app was built when FlutterFlow was still in its early beta stage, which presented significant limitations in available features and components. I overcame these constraints by rethinking UX patterns and simplifying logic flows without compromising on functionality. Additionally, one major design challenge was balancing a clean, minimal aesthetic with content readability—especially for longer journal entries. I solved this with careful layout spacing, color usage, and consistent font sizing across modules.

Development Time

3 weeks from concept to App Store-ready product.

Impact or Outcome

The app was successfully published on both iOS and Android. Although I later sold it on Flippa due to time constraints, the project demonstrated market appeal and received early positive feedback for its clean UI and user-friendly structure.

My Role & Value

As a solo developer and designer, I handled the entire lifecycle of the project—from concept to design, development, integration, testing, and deployment. I brought deep expertise in FlutterFlow to execute a fast, high-quality build with reliable backend integration and a thoughtful user experience. My ability to move quickly from prototype to live version was key in validating the idea and preparing it for monetization. Download and try the app: Android iOS: no longer available after app sale
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Posted Jul 3, 2025

Developed a mindfulness and goal-setting app for iOS and Android.