Grid Diary AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps

The best Journaling alternative to Grid Diary is memoria — private journal. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Reset or Day One. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Grid Diary and loads of them are Journaling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Journaling App alternatives to Grid Diary are Journey, Diarium, Recollect and StoryPad.

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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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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • 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. 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
     
    • Reset is the most popular free alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Reset is Freemium and ProprietaryGrid Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  3. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    158 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, Windows & Mac alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryGrid Diary is also Freemium and Proprietary
  4. 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 Linux alternative to Grid Diary.

    • Journey is Freemium and Open SourceGrid Diary is Freemium and Proprietary
  5. 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
     
  6. Recollect icon
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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.

    52 Recollect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
     
  7. StoryPad icon
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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.

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  8. 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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    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.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. 6000 Thoughts icon
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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

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. Journal icon
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    Capture memories with private, on-device journaling suggestions from your activities, including photos and workouts, customizable data sources, secure entry locking, encrypted iCloud syncing, developer API access, and habit-building notifications to encourage reflection.

    93 Journal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  12. Memorize icon
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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.

    112 Memorize alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Android
     
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