Grid Diary AlternativesJournaling Apps like Grid Diary

Grid Diary is described as 'Did you ever try to keep a diary but never succeeded? Or did you have writer's block problem? Grid Diary is here for you' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Grid Diary for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Grid Diary alternative is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Day One or Reset. Other great apps like Grid Diary are Evo, Journal, Strflow and Journey.

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Did you ever try to keep a diary but never succeeded? Or did you have writer's block problem? Grid Diary is here for you.

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Grid Diary alternatives page was last updated Jan 14, 2025
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  1. memoria — private journal icon
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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.

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

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

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceGrid Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
    • memoria — private journal is Privacy focused and LightweightGrid Diary is not according to our users
  2. Day One icon
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    Day One

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

    130 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
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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
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    7.  Dark Mode
    8.  Support for MarkDown
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Scan to PDF
    12.  Protected by Password
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    • Day One is the most popular Mac alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Day One is the most popular free alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryGrid Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. Reset icon
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    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.

    38 Reset alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Reset Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Progress tracking
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  5. Evo icon
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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.

    75 Evo alternatives
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    • 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
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  6. Journal icon
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    Journal

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

    70 Journal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Journal Features

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

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    Strflow is a Mac app designed for intuitive note-taking and journaling. Every note you jot down accumulates chronologically with a timestamp, forming a personal timeline. Tag notes to organize by topics, jot down thoughts instantly with a single shortcut, and ensure data privacy...

    55 Strflow alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
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    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Cloud Sync
    3.  WYSIWYG Support
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  End-to-End Encryption
    7.  Timeline-based
    8.  Sync with iCloud
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  9. Journey icon
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    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.

    128 Journey alternatives
    Journey journal on Android

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear
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    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
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    • Journey is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryGrid Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
  10. Daylio icon
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    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.

    134 Daylio alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Distraction-free

    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
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  11. Memorize icon
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

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

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    Jot down whatever you want throughout the day and the app will reset the next morning. All previous days are stored in plaintext files which can be exported and moved to a different device.

    44 Daily Diary alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Plain text file
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  13. Bleep - Visual Journal icon
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    Bleep - Visual Journal

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    Bleep is an application that enables users to visually organize their thoughts, capture quick notes, and curate life aspects, while providing a comprehensive activity map.

    66 Bleep - Visual Journal alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Bleep - Visual Journal Features

    1.  Categories
    2.  Ideas Hub
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  14. 6000 Thoughts icon
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    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.

    60 6000 Thoughts alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    6000 Thoughts Features

    1.  Brainstorming
    2.  AI-Powered
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