Journal Alternatives

Journal is described as 'Reflect and write with personalized, on-device journaling suggestions, secure entry locking, end-to-end encrypted iCloud syncing, and scheduled reminders' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Journal for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Web-based apps. The best Journal alternative is Lunatask, which is free. Other great apps like Journal are Memos, Dot - Living History, Day One and still: voice journaling.

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Alternatives list

  1. Glint is an iOS app that serves as a personal time capsule, enabling you to record and reflect on the highlights of your year. It allows you to attach photos, locations, and URLs to your memories, and organize them in custom categories.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  2. Gather.do icon
     4 likes

    Gather is an everyday digital notebook for Mac, iPad, and iPhone that brings capturing, writing, and thinking into one place. It’s a crafted, native, local-first app designed to collect your thoughts, notes, and inspiration with minimal friction.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    • Mac
    • iPad
    • iPhone
     
  3. Journée icon
     22 likes

    A simplified, RedNotebook-type journal/diary app. With a focus on minimal design and a distraction free writing environment. Makes a folder full of dated text files that are easy to access even without the journal program.

    154 Journée alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. Evo icon
     7 likes

    The last productivity app you'll ever need, combining events, reminders, mood tracker, notes & diary, habits, a focus timer, and more.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  5. Daylio icon
     34 likes

    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    172 Daylio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Twelve Notes icon
     1 like

    A private, low-stress alternative to daily journaling. Capture your year in 12 meaningful moments, not 365 daily chores.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. Remember every detail and moment of your life with advanced AI voice journaling. Advanced voice transcription to create journal entries and then voice questions to your journal to get intelligent responses based on your data.

    9 Chronicle: AI Voice Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  8. Memorize icon
     6 likes

    Store personal memories with this personal diary, special moments and keep track of your life by using this powerful journaling app.

    121 Memorize alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. Penzu icon
     24 likes

    Write in Private. Penzu is your own personal journal and online diary.

    Don't want to share everything with the world? Easily keep your personal thoughts, memories, and ideas safe and secure in the cloud! And if you want to, you can share your individual entries via email or.

    139 Penzu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  10. Something from Your Mind is a beautifully simple mood tracker. Capture your thoughts and feelings instantly, then look back to understand your patterns better. Over time, you'll start to see connections you might have missed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  11. OpenJot icon
     2 likes

    OpenJot is a minimal and open-source journaling app designed for privacy and simplicity. All your thoughts, memories, and ideas are stored securely on your device, never in the cloud.

    50 OpenJot alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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