Memos AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Journaling Apps

The best Journaling alternative to Memos is Ichinichi, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to Memos and loads of them are Journaling Apps so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Journaling App alternatives to Memos are Day One, still: voice journaling, Piruetas and Journey.

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  1. Ichinichi icon
     8 likes

    A minimalist daily notes application designed to help you build and maintain a consistent writing habit. With end-to-end encryption and a focus on great UX, it's the perfect tool for personal reflection and daily journaling.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. Day One icon
     94 likes

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

    200 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. still is a journaling app for people who want to actually understand who they are. Talk about whatever’s on your mind — still listens, AI breaks it down, and you get instant insights about your emotions and patterns, allowing you to understand yourself fully.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • iPhone
     
  4. Piruetas icon
     4 likes

    Minimalist self-hosted journaling app with day-per-page entries, rich text editing via Tiptap, drag-and-drop image uploads, multi-user management, public sharing, English and Spanish UI, calendar navigation, dark and light modes, and Docker deployment.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  5. Journey icon
     41 likes

    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.

    188 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
     
  6. Journalistic icon
     14 likes

    Journalistic is a micro journaling app with a focus on a clean and minimalistic writing experience. It uses the established bullet journal format, making it approachable for beginners and highly efficient for experienced diarists.

    38 Journalistic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Diarium icon
     11 likes

    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.

    75 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. OpenJot icon
     3 likes

    OpenJot is a minimal and open-source journaling app designed for privacy and simplicity. All your thoughts, memories, and ideas are stored securely on your device, never in the cloud.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. Recollect icon
     3 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Penzu icon
     25 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.

    152 Penzu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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