About Fearward

Forward, with the fear still in it.

Why I made Fearward

I made Fearward because I knew what I wanted to do, and I kept not doing it. Later I learned that fear was often the reason.

Fear does not always look like fear. It can look like putting things off, getting angry, or thinking about the same thing again and again. Fearward is a journal for finding it, in your own words.

Behind a fear, there is often something you care about.

What the app is

For the worry that keeps coming back.
Questions for the day you're actually having.
And an AI conversation that can put your older words next to today's.

An iOS app, for adults 18 and over. Writing in Fearward is free. Reflection, the AI conversation, is paid. See how it works.

How the articles here are written

They are written with the help of AI. The questions from the app are copied exactly, and what the articles say about the app is checked against the app before they go up.

They are about everyday life. They are not medical advice.

Who makes it

Fearward is made by STUDIO668. Write to fearward_feedback@studio668.com.

What this isn't

Fearward is a tool for self-reflection, not therapy. It doesn't diagnose, and it can't replace a professional. It is not made for someone in danger, from themselves or from another person.

If you need more than a journal, talk to someone you trust, or a professional. findahelpline.com lists free, confidential lines worldwide.