Better Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps like Better Diary

Better Diary is described as 'A Cross-platform Diary App' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Better Diary for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Windows and Android Tablet apps. The best Better Diary alternative is RedNotebook, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Better Diary are Day One, Journey, Daylio and Memorize.

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Better Diary alternatives page was last updated May 4, 2021
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  1. RedNotebook icon

    RedNotebook

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    RedNotebook is a graphical diary and journal helping you keep track of notes and thoughts. It includes a calendar navigation, customizable templates, export functionality and word clouds. You can also format, tag and search your entries.

    174 RedNotebook alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
    • Xfce
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    RedNotebook Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Portable
    3.  Auto-saving
    4.  Outliner

    RedNotebook VS Better Diary

     

    • RedNotebook is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Better Diary.

    • RedNotebook is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Better Diary.

    • RedNotebook is Free and Open SourceBetter Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
  2. Day One icon

    Day One

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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    134 Day One alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password

    Day One VS Better Diary

     

    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Better Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryBetter Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Journey icon

    Journey

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    A diary that keeps your private memories forever. Trusted by millions of users, Journey is your perfect journal companion that keeps your private memories for a lifetime.

    130 Journey alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    Journey journal on Android

    Journey Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Location Mapping
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Protected by Password
    5.  Export to PDF
    6.  Notebook
    7.  Different areas grid

    Journey VS Better Diary

     

    • Journey is the most popular commercial alternative to Better Diary.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryBetter Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Daylio icon

    Daylio

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

    137 Daylio alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Dark Mode
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Reminders
    7.  Goal Tracking
    8.  Export to PDF
    9.  History graphs
    10.  Export to CSV
    11.  Sync with iCloud

    Daylio VS Better Diary

     
  6. Memorize icon

    Memorize

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

    98 Memorize alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Customizable

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Handwritten Notes
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Support for MarkDown
    5.  Dark Mode

    Memorize VS Better Diary

     
  7. Journée icon

    Journée

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    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.

    143 Journée alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    Journée screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    No longer updated. Last update was in August 2018. It can still be downloaded.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Minimalistic

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Distraction-free Writing
    4.  Electron based
    5.  Notebook

    Journée VS Better Diary

     
  9. Penzu icon

    Penzu

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    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.

    116 Penzu alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Penzu screenshot 1

    Penzu VS Better Diary

     
  10. Stoic. icon

    Stoic.

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    Stoic can help you live a happier and more tranquil life. You will learn stoicism philosophy and how to cope with stress.

    75 Stoic. alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages
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    Stoic. Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Progress tracking

    Stoic. VS Better Diary

     
  11. Think Smart Journal icon

    Think Smart Journal

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    Unlock the secrets of your mind — simply by writing in your private journal. Every entry comes with a detailed analysis of you, your thoughts, and those who matter most. Imagine what you can discover about yourself.

    130 Think Smart Journal alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Think Smart Journal Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Natural Language Processing

    Think Smart Journal VS Better Diary

     

    • Think Smart Journal is the most popular SaaS alternative to Better Diary.

    • Think Smart Journal is Freemium and ProprietaryBetter Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  12. Journal it icon

    Journal it

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    Free and full featured cloud journal and diary app.

    48 Journal it alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • VN flagVietnam

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    Journal it Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Works Offline

    Journal it VS Better Diary

     
  13. Everlog icon

    Everlog

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    Everlog is a lightweight and elegant journal and diary app that helps you reflect on your life. Everlog was created with the simple premise of being fast and uncluttered, so it's just you and your thoughts.

    129 Everlog alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Everlog VS Better Diary

     
  14. Somnote icon

    Somnote

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    Record and save important information, brilliant ideas, and moments of everyday life easily and securely with SomNote.

    234 Somnote alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Google Chrome
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    Somnote Features

    1.  Cloud Sync

    Somnote VS Better Diary

     
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