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Lound vs Reflect

Built for people who think by talking.

Reflect is a networked note-taking app with AI features. Lound is a voice-first journal focused on emotional processing. Similar in some ways, but built for different use cases.

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Reflect

Networked note-taking app with backlinks and a graph view. Uses GPT-4 for voice transcription, outlines, and chatting with notes. Focuses on connecting ideas and building a "second brain." End-to-end encrypted.

Networked notes with backlinks
$10/mo (annual billing)
iOS, Mac, Web

Lound

Built for people who think by talking. An ultra-smart friend that remembers your world, knows psychology, and actually listens. Focused on emotional processing, not knowledge management.

Voice-first with emotional focus
$99.99/yr or $39.99/quarter
iOS only

Different Purposes

Reflect is for knowledge work and connecting ideas. Lound is for emotional processing and self-understanding.

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Reflect

Backlinked notes

Connect ideas with [[backlinks]] and see them in a graph view

AI assistant (GPT-4)

Generate outlines, ask questions, improve writing

Calendar integration

Google Calendar and Outlook for meeting notes

Web clipper & Kindle sync

Save snippets from browser, sync Kindle highlights

Also includes:

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Voice transcription with Whisper
  • Readwise integration
  • Zapier integration
  • Publishing feature
  • Offline support
  • Note-taking academy/courses

Lound

Think out loud

No blank page. Just speak and see your words appear.

Remembers your world

People, events, situations you mention stay in memory.

Follows up when it matters

Asks how your interview went. Checks in after hard conversations.

Patterns emerge

See your emotional patterns over time without manual tracking.

Also includes:

  • Ultra-smart friend who knows psychology and asks the right questions
  • Chat that remembers everything you've shared
  • Search by meaning, not just keywords
  • Home feed that surfaces what matters right now
  • Weekly summaries

Feature Comparison

Feature
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Reflect
Lound
Primary use caseNote-taking / second brainEmotional journal
Backlinks / graph view
Voice transcription
Live transcription
AI writing assistant
Custom AI prompts
Calendar integration
Web clipper
Kindle highlights sync
Psychology-informed responsesBuilt into every conversation
Remembers your world (people, events)
Follows up when it matters
Emotional calendar
Chat with notes/journal
End-to-end encryption
Publishing
PlatformsiOS, Mac, WebiOS
Pricing$10/mo or $120/yr$99.99/yr or $39.99/quarter

Which Might Work Better For You?

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Reflect might be better if...

  • You want to connect ideas with backlinks like Roam or Obsidian
  • You need meeting notes integrated with your calendar
  • You want to sync Kindle highlights and web clips
  • You want an AI writing assistant to generate outlines
  • You need Mac and web access, not just mobile
  • You're building a knowledge base / second brain

Lound might be better if...

  • You want to process emotions and understand yourself, not organize knowledge
  • You process thoughts better by talking than typing
  • You want your journal to follow up on what you mentioned
  • You want to see emotional patterns visualized
  • You have ADHD or racing thoughts
  • You want a simpler tool focused on one thing

The Bottom Line

Reflect is for knowledge workers, in the same space as Roam, Obsidian, and Notion. Great for connecting ideas and building a second brain with backlinks and graph views.

Lound is for emotional processing. Like talking to an ultra-smart friend who knows psychology, remembers your world, and helps you understand yourself. Not about organizing information. About understanding yourself.

Different tools for different needs. Reflect for your professional brain. Lound for your emotional brain.

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