Nightlio AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Nightlio

Nightlio is described as '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' and is a Journaling app in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Nightlio for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, iPad, Android Tablet and Mac apps. The best Nightlio alternative is Pile, which is both free and Open Source. Other Nightlio like games are memoria — private journal, Reset, Day One and Daily You.

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  1. Pile icon
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    Desktop app for reflective journaling. It's private, integrates with AI, and free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
    • Pile is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Nightlio.

    • Pile is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Nightlio.

    • Pile is Freemium and Open SourceNightlio is Free and Open Source
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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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
    • memoria — private journal is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Nightlio.

    • memoria — private journal is the most popular commercial alternative to Nightlio.

    • memoria — private journal is Paid and Open SourceNightlio is Free and Open Source
    • memoria — private journal is LightweightNightlio is not according to our users
  3. 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
     
  4. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    156 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 alternative to Nightlio.

    • Day One is Freemium and ProprietaryNightlio is Free and Open Source
  5. Daily You icon
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    Capture the moments that matter. Daily You helps you log your thoughts, track your mood, and keep a diary of meaningful moments, every day. Whether you're journaling, reflecting, or just noting what made you smile, Daily You gives you a private space that's truly yours.

    47 Daily You alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
     
    • Daily You is the most popular Linux alternative to Nightlio.

    • Daily You is Free and Open SourceNightlio is also Free and Open Source
    • Daily You is LightweightNightlio is not according to our users
  6. MoodWise icon
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    MoodWise is a simple moodtracker to help users understand and improve their emotional well-being. Track what you need and analyze your data with insightful graphs. MoodWise offers a clutter-free design, focusing on the essentials without overwhelming you with unnecessary features.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. 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.

    150 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 Self-Hosted alternative to Nightlio.

    • Journey is Freemium and Open SourceNightlio is Free and Open Source
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once or Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
     
  9. How We Feel icon
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    How We Feel is a free, science-backed app designed to help users understand and navigate their emotions, providing strategies for emotional regulation, and enabling health trends tracking through HealthKit to identify patterns over time.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android
     
  10. 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.

    52 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. 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.

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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