What is Birthday Vault?
Birthday Vault lets you send messages through time to your future self. Write an annual journal entry on your birthday, then lock it away. When your next birthday arrives your vault unlocks allowing you to reflect and write your next birthday message!
Problem
Users want to track personal growth and memories annually but struggle with inconsistent journaling habits and lack automated reminders to reflect year-over-year.
Solution
A digital time-locked journal tool where users write annual entries on their birthdays, automatically unlocking the previous year’s entry to encourage reflection. Core: annual reminders and vault-style locking.
Customers
Individuals aged 18-45 prioritizing self-reflection, especially busy professionals and parents seeking structured personal growth tracking.
Unique Features
Exclusive annual entry format, birthday-triggered unlocks, and automated reminders to ensure yearly engagement.
User Comments
Helps maintain annual reflection habits
Emotional impact of revisiting past entries
Simple, focused interface
Birthday reminders prevent forgetfulness
Unique compared to generic journals
Traction
Launched on ProductHunt (exact metrics unspecified). Comparable apps like FutureMe have 10M+ users; niche market with steady demand.
Market Size
The global self-improvement market, including journaling apps, is valued at $43 billion (Source: Market Research Future, 2023).
