Day One AlternativesTop Journaling Apps & Private Diaries like Day One

Day One is described as 'Simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android' and is a popular Journaling app in the security & privacy category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Day One for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Android Tablet apps. The best Day One alternative is Journey. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Lunatask or Reset. Other great apps like Day One are memoria — private journal, Journalistic, Journal and Today Has Been.

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Day One alternatives page was last updated Feb 25, 2025
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  1. 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.

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    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
    • Linux
    • Snapcraft
    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 Day One

     
    Comments about Journey as an Alternative to Day One
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    Negative Nov 7, 2021
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    It doesn’t offer options as nearly as DayOne. It doesn’t even back up locally without a Cloud account. I hate Google, I ditched all its services after years so it doesn’t work for me. Of course, others will find it useful.

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    • Most users think Journey is a great Day One alternative.

    • Journey is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Android & Mac alternative to Day One.

    • Journey is the most popular commercial alternative to Day One.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryDay One is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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.

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Distraction-free

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Full-Text Search
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  No Coding Required
    7.  Ad-free

    memoria — private journal VS Day One

     

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Open Source alternative to Day One.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceDay One is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightDay One is not according to our users
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    Lunatask

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    Lunatask is an all-in-one encrypted to-do list, habit tracker, journaling, life-tracking and notes app. It remembers stuff for you and knows what to work on next. Choose from a variety of productivity techniques like Kanban, Must/Should/Want Method, Eisenhower Matrix, or Time...

    110 Lunatask alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  End-to-End Encryption
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Recurring Tasks
    5.  Goal Tracking
    6.  Subtasks
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Calendar View
    10.  Reminders
    11.  Calendar Integration
    12.  Notebook

    Lunatask VS Day One

     

    • Lunatask is the most popular free alternative to Day One.

    • Lunatask is Freemium and ProprietaryDay One is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lunatask is Privacy focusedDay One is not according to our users
  5. Reset icon

    Reset

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    Discover stress relief in just 5 minutes a day with a journal that guides you through identifying and challenging anxious thoughts. Analyze anxiety sources, rewrite healthier thoughts, and track your progress as you form a consistent habit over time for long-term mental well-being.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Reset Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progress tracking

    Reset VS Day One

     
  6. Journalistic icon

    Journalistic

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    Journalistic is a micro journaling app with a focus on a clean and minimalistic writing experience. It uses the established bullet journal format, making it approachable for beginners and highly efficient for experienced diarists.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Journalistic desktop app with expanded navigation drawer in Light mode, shown in a windowed state

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  WYSIWYG Support

    Journalistic VS Day One

     

    • Journalistic is the most popular SaaS alternative to Day One.

    • Journalistic is Freemium and ProprietaryDay One is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Journalistic is LightweightDay One is not according to our users
  7. Journal icon

    Journal

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    A New Way to Appreciate Life’s Moments with Journal.

    76 Journal alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • iPhone
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    Journal Features

    1.  Goal Tracking
    2.  Calendar View
    3.  iOS widget
    4.  AI-Powered
    5.  Built-in search engine

    Journal VS Day One

     
  9. Today Has Been icon

    Today Has Been

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    Engage in daily life reflection via convenient WhatsApp prompts, creating a unique online journal. Enjoy automatic organization, seamless access, and privacy. Receive gentle nudges at 8pm to encourage reflection and reminisce with past journal entries.

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    • WhatsApp
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    Today Has Been Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Reminders
    3.  Periodic Reminders
    4. WhatsApp icon  Whatsapp integration

    Today Has Been VS Day One

     
  10. 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.

    36 Diarium alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Diarium screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Calendar Integration
    5.  Reminders
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  Full-Text Search
    10.  No Tracking
    11.  No Subscription
    12.  Sync with iCloud

    Diarium VS Day One

     
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    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.

    82 Evo alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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    Top Evo Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Hierarchical Structure
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Mood Tracking
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  No Tracking
    9.  Reminders
    10.  iOS widget
    11.  Widgets

    Evo VS Day One

     
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    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.

    117 Penzu alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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    Penzu VS Day One

     
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