MacJournal Alternatives

Apps similar to MacJournal include CherryTree, which is free and open source. Other options are Trilium Notes, Cryptee, Memos and RedNotebook. Journaling Apps like MacJournal are a crowded field, with more than 100 alternatives for iPhone, Android, iPad, the web and Mac.

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  1. Minders is a private micro journal with a social media-like interface, making it easy for you to start journaling. You can create posts, store links, images, and thoughts, all of which are private and stored in your iCloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  2. B'Ü icon
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    A daily journal with text and voice entries, personal feedback, and insights into recurring mood, stress, and energy patterns.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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  3. EverDiary icon
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    An AI diary you don't have to write: capture photos, voice notes, receipts and places in seconds, then ask it anything about your life.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. Nightlio icon
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    Nightlio was inspired by great mood-tracking apps like Daylio, but born out of frustration with aggressive subscription models, paywalls, and a lack of cross-platform access. I wanted a beautiful, effective tool to log my mood and journal my thoughts without compromising on...

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  5. Sometimes, life can feel like a bullet train that you barely have a handle on. Introspekt can help you take a break from the chaos and reflect. It allows you to score a day from 1-1000 and write a summary of how your day was.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
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  6. PrivaLog icon
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    PrivaLog is a private daily diary. You write on iPhone, iPad, Mac or in the browser, and your entries sync between them. It has no streaks, no badges and no reminders

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Mac
    • Online
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  7. AI-powered journaling app for personal growth. Get personalized insights, weekly reviews, and guided reflection to understand yourself better.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. tinythoughts is a one sentence a day journal. Every day, write 240 characters about your life. tinythoughts is encrypted - so only you can read your entries. Answer a new prompt every day! Tag your entries so you can filter by common themes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  9. Untold is more than a journaling app. We’re a world where you’re the main character, and we’re dedicated to telling your story as it unfolds. Let’s begin.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  10. Diary · icon
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    A simple, flexible and private diary with mood tracking, memories and photos. Can be used for guided reflections, including gratitude and stoic practices.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. MyMood icon
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    MyMood is a minimalistic and simple app that gives you an empty mood page per day to fill it. You can add events that effected your mood today, see all the events by their effect and keep track of the day you added.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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  12. Integrated reflection system featuring tools for journaling, insights management, decisions, mindfulness, and life review, enabling structured self-understanding, tracking patterns, preserving lessons, and connecting personal experiences for actionable growth.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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