Meet Palmsy: A journaling app with social media spin
Palmsy, an innovative app, is redefining the concept of journaling by integrating it with social media elements. The platform enables users to create posts visible only to themselves, effectively transforming their device into a private social network. This unique feature could attract individuals who find traditional journaling or mind-mapping apps less stimulating. Palmsy can be downloaded for free and is only available to iOS users.
How does it work?
Palmsy stands out for its ability to simulate the excitement of social media interaction without any public exposure. It offers the pleasure associated with sharing posts publicly, but without actually making anything public. This feature could be a useful tool for individuals seeking to lessen their dependence on social media platforms.
Palmsy's approach to user engagement
Pat Nakajima, the developer of Palmsy, has introduced a feature that generates simulated likes using your contacts. As reported by TechCrunch, Nakajima stated on Threads that "nothing leaves your device or is posted to your contacts, the app's servers or anywhere else. It's just pretend." This feature adds an extra layer of engagement without compromising user privacy.
User control over simulated likes
In response to potential user discomfort over receiving simulated likes from real contacts, Palmsy has rolled out an update. This allows users to control the number of fake likes each post receives and determine their duration. This can range from a few seconds to several days. This update provides users with greater control over their private social network experience.