Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps like Diary

Diary is described as 'Innovative app where you could put your personal notes or personal journals every day. It's one of the best choices out there!' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 50 alternatives to Diary for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Web-based apps. The best Diary alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reset or Day One. Other great apps like Diary are Journey, Recollect, Diary Vault and 6000 Thoughts.

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Diary alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2025
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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.

    51 memoria — private journal alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    memoria — private journal screenshot 1

    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 Diary

     

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

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

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceDiary is Free and Open Source
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightDiary is not according to our users
  2. 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 Diary

     

    • Reset is the most popular free alternative to Diary.

    • Reset is Freemium and ProprietaryDiary is Free and Open Source
  4. 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

    135 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
    Day One screenshot 1

    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 Diary

     

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

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryDiary is Free and Open Source
  5. 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.

    131 Journey alternatives

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    Application types

    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 Diary

     

    • Journey is the most popular Linux alternative to Diary.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryDiary is Free and Open Source
  6. Recollect icon

    Recollect

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    Welcome to Recollect AI Journal, your smart and intuitive journaling app. Keep track of your thoughts, goals, and memories with the power of AI, all while enjoying a sleek and simple user experience.

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Reminders
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Mood Tracking
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Biometric Authentication
    6.  Calendar View
    7.  End-to-End Encryption
    8.  Integrated Search
    9.  Sync with iCloud
    10.  AI-Powered
    11.  Audio-to-text
    12.  iOS widget

    Recollect VS Diary

     
  7. Diary Vault icon

    Diary Vault

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    A FOSS, offline first personal diary application written in Flutter.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Top Diary Vault Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  Automatic Backup
    4.  Themes
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration
    6.  Fingerprinting protection
    7.  Built-in themes
    8.  Periodic Reminders
    9. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    10. Google Drive icon  Google Drive integration
    11.  Unlock with fingerprint

    Diary Vault VS Diary

     
  9. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
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    6000 Thoughts Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  AI-Powered

    6000 Thoughts VS Diary

     
  10. 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

    Country of Origin

    • CZ flagCzechia
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Daylio screenshot 1
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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 Diary

     
  11. 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.

    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 Diary

     
  12. 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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    Daily You screenshot 1
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Calendar View
    2.  Mood Tracking
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Ad-free

    Daily You VS Diary

     
  13. Journalify icon

    Journalify

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    Journalify is a modern, intuitive platform that enables users to transform their life through journaling. It provides a space where you can focus on writing, free from worries about privacy and accessibility.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Journal example

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Encrypted Backup
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Works Offline
    8.  Real time collaboration
    9.  Full-Text Search

    Journalify VS Diary

     
  14. Jrnl icon

    Jrnl

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    jrnl is a simple journal application for your command line. Journals are stored as human readable plain text files. Optionally, your journal can be encrypted using the 256-bit AES.

    53 Jrnl alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Jrnl screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Portable
    4.  Encrypted Notes
    5. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    6.  Logging

    Jrnl VS Diary

     

    • Jrnl is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Diary.

    • Jrnl is Free and Open SourceDiary is also Free and Open Source
    • Jrnl is LightweightDiary is not according to our users
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