Daylio AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Daylio

Daylio is described as 'Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Daylio for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best Daylio alternative is Lunatask, which is free. Other great apps like Daylio are Pile, memoria — private journal, Day One and Reset.

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  1. Lunatask icon
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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...

    137 Lunatask alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
    • Lunatask is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Daylio.

    • Lunatask is the most popular free alternative to Daylio.

    • Lunatask is Freemium and ProprietaryDaylio is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Lunatask is Privacy focusedDaylio is not according to our users
  2. Pile icon
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    Privacy-focused desktop journaling app designed for Mac and Windows, featuring local data storage, burst-entry journaling, entry highlighting, editing, dark mode, and AI reflections using an OpenAI GPT-4 key, all in a minimalist, distraction-free interface.

    10 Pile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Pile is the most popular Open Source alternative to Daylio.

    • Pile is Freemium and Open SourceDaylio is Freemium and Proprietary
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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

    Platforms

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

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Daylio.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceDaylio is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightDaylio is not according to our users
  4. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    157 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryDaylio is also Freemium and Proprietary
  5. Reset icon
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  6. Journey icon
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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.

    151 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
     
    • Journey is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Daylio.

    • Journey is Freemium and Open SourceDaylio is Freemium and Proprietary
  7. Diarium icon
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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.

    53 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  9. Daily You icon
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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

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
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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
     
  11. MoodWise icon
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    MoodWise is a simple moodtracker to help users understand and improve their emotional well-being. Track what you need and analyze your data with insightful graphs. MoodWise offers a clutter-free design, focusing on the essentials without overwhelming you with unnecessary features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    104 Evo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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