Card Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps like Card Diary

Card Diary is described as 'Perfect place for you to think, feel, discover, remember, and dream' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Card Diary for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Card Diary alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Memos or still: voice journaling. Other great apps like Card Diary are Day One, Shkiper Notepad, Daily You and Journey.

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  1. memoria — private journal icon

    memoria — private journal

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    Frustrated with endless subscriptions and the unpredictability of closed-source apps? Longing for a diary that is as private as it is stylish? memoria offers a minimalist, modern design where your data remains with you — no analytics, no tracking, and fully self-hostable.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Card Diary.

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Open Source & commercial alternative to Card Diary.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceCard Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightCard Diary is not according to our users
  2. Memos icon

    Memos

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    A privacy-first, lightweight note-taking service. Easily capture and share your great thoughts.

    72 Memos alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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    • Memos is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Card Diary.

    • Memos is the most popular free alternative to Card Diary.

    • Memos is Free and Open SourceCard Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Memos is Lightweight, Privacy focused and CustomizableCard Diary is not according to our users
  4. still: voice journaling icon

    still: voice journaling

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    still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    49 still: voice journaling alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Journey

    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and l...

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  6. 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

    156 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
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    • Day One is the most popular Web-based, Windows & Mac alternative to Card Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryCard Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Shkiper Notepad icon

    Shkiper Notepad

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    The shkipper is designed to make your life easier and organize your daily activities. Take notes, schedule reminders with flexible repeat modes (daily, weekly, monthly, yearly) and don't forget important events.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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  8. Daily You icon

    Daily You

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    Capture the moments that matter. Daily You helps you log your thoughts, track your mood, and keep a diary of meaningful moments, every day. Whether you're journaling, reflecting, or just noting what made you smile, Daily You gives you a private space that's truly yours.

    47 Daily You alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
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    • Daily You is the most popular Linux alternative to Card Diary.

    • Daily You is Free and Open SourceCard Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Daily You is Lightweight and Privacy focusedCard Diary is not according to our users
  10. Journey icon

    Journey

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    Digital journaling solution offering privacy controls, secure cross-device sync, multimedia support, timeline view, calendar and Throwback features, Google Drive backup, customizable entries, import/export options, weather, and location tags for organized memories.

    150 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
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  11. Diarium icon

    Diarium

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    The most functional journal app for Windows lets you keep all your precious memories in one place and even reminds you to write down your experiences every day.

    52 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  12. Evo icon

    Evo

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

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  13. Glint - Highlight Journal icon

    Glint - Highlight Journal

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    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
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  14. 6000 Thoughts icon

    6000 Thoughts

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    6000 Thoughts is a personal life coaching app designed to help users understand, track, and manage their thoughts, emotions, and moods, offering tools for mental health and personal growth.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    StoryPad

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    StoryPad lets you write and capture everything - notes, thoughts, emotions, workouts, travels, stories, novels, or poems - on a single continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized. Your story flows like life does: naturally.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    Make every day a story.
    A simple yet powerful writing experience.
    Track your mood with 45+ emotion in a calendar view.
     
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