Life Journal AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps

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Life Journal is a beautiful and easy to use journal / diary application. It can also be used as a Windows Client for Day One (using Dropbox sync for Day One Classic and the Day One v2 Data Import Tool for Day One v2).

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Life Journal alternatives page was last updated Mar 17, 2022
  1. Day One icon
     88 likes

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

    128 Day One alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch

    Top Day One Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Calendar View
    5.  Handwritten Notes
    6.  IFTTT Integration
    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 Android, Mac, iPhone & iPad alternative to Life Journal.

    • Day One is the most popular free alternative to Life Journal.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryLife Journal is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Journey icon
     38 likes

    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.

    126 Journey alternatives
    Journey journal on Android

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Android Wear

    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 iconLife Journal Icon

    Journey VS Life Journal

    Is Journey a good alternative to Life Journal?
     
    • Journey is the most popular Web-based & Windows alternative to Life Journal.

    • Journey is the most popular commercial alternative to Life Journal.

    • Journey is Paid and ProprietaryLife Journal is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Daylio icon
     33 likes

    Pick your mood and add activities you have been doing during the day. You can also add notes and keep an old school diary.

    132 Daylio alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    Top Daylio Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Automatic Backup
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Customizable
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Reminders
    8.  Goal Tracking
    9.  Distraction-free
    10.  Export to PDF
    11.  History graphs
    12.  Export to CSV
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  4. Penzu icon
     23 likes

    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.

    114 Penzu alternatives
    Penzu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Penzu iconLife Journal Icon

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  5. Stoic. icon
     1 like

    Stoic can help you live a happier and more tranquil life. You will learn stoicism philosophy and how to cope with stress.

    74 Stoic. alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Apple Messages

    Stoic. Features

    1.  Mood Tracking
    2.  Progress tracking
    Stoic. iconLife Journal Icon

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  6. Pepys icon
     2 likes

    Pepys is a journaling application that utilises markdown for writing and storing the journal entries.

    97 Pepys alternatives
    Pepys screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    Pepys Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    Pepys iconLife Journal Icon

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  7. Think Smart Journal icon
     4 likes

    Unlock the secrets of your mind — simply by writing in your private journal. Every entry comes with a detailed analysis of you, your thoughts, and those who matter most. Imagine what you can discover about yourself.

    124 Think Smart Journal alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Linux Mobile
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Think Smart Journal Features

    1.  Distraction-free Writing
    2.  Natural Language Processing
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    Think Smart Journal VS Life Journal

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    • Think Smart Journal is the most popular SaaS alternative to Life Journal.

    • Think Smart Journal is Freemium and ProprietaryLife Journal is Paid and Proprietary
  8. Journal it icon
     3 likes

    Free and full featured cloud journal and diary app.

    47 Journal it alternatives
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    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Journal it Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Cloud Sync
    4.  Works Offline
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  9. Drips Diary icon
     3 likes

    Have you given up the habit of writing a diary because of the cumbersome process? Then here you can regain the fun of recording.

    113 Drips Diary alternatives
    Drips Diary screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone

    Drips Diary Features

    1.  Pomodoro Timer
    2.  Mood Tracking
    3.  Timeline
    Drips Diary iconLife Journal Icon

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  10. Everlog icon
     3 likes

    Everlog is a lightweight and elegant journal and diary app that helps you reflect on your life. Everlog was created with the simple premise of being fast and uncluttered, so it's just you and your thoughts.

    124 Everlog alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad

    Everlog Features

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  11. Tempo icon
     5 likes

    Tempo is a diary, mood tracker and Kanban board. Its main goals are to help you:

    117 Tempo alternatives
    Tempo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Tempo Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Mood Tracking
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  Privacy focused
    6.  Support for MarkDown
    7.  Subtasks
    8.  Kanban Board
    9.  Progressive Web App
    10.  Personal Information Manager (PIM)
    Tempo iconLife Journal Icon

    Tempo VS Life Journal

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    • Tempo is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Life Journal.

    • Tempo is Free and Open SourceLife Journal is Paid and Proprietary
    • Tempo is Privacy focusedLife Journal is not according to our users
  12. my-diary.org icon
     3 likes

    Everyone can have their free personal diary or journal at my-diary.org - Choose to have your diary private or publi

    56 my-diary.org alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    my-diary.org Features

    1.  Notebook
    my-diary.org iconLife Journal Icon

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