Pencil Journal AlternativesJournaling Apps like Pencil Journal

Pencil Journal is described as 'Keeping a journal has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, improve your mood and increase your overall levels of happiness, amongst a host of other benefits. And this is especially true when you handwrite your entries due to the increase in reflective thinking, making' and is a Journaling app. There are more than 100 alternatives to Pencil Journal for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, iPad, Android, Web-based and Mac apps. The best Pencil Journal alternative is TiddlyWiki, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Pencil Journal are CherryTree, Zoho Notebook, Day One and Ichinichi.

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  1. TiddlyWiki icon
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    TiddlyWiki is a single html file with all the characteristics of a wiki - including all of the functionality (including editing, saving, tagging and searching) and the style sheet. Because its a single file, its very portable - you can email it, put it on a web server or share...

    189 TiddlyWiki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Xfce
    • RemoteStorage
     
  2. CherryTree icon
     324 likes

    Hierarchical note-taking software that is free, open-source, cross-platform. Features include rich text, syntax highlighting, multi-level lists, embedded files, customizable interface, code execution, PDF export, spell check, images & tables, and comprehensive project management support.

    122 CherryTree alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Flatpak
     
  3. Zoho Notebook icon
     91 likes

    Web-based tool for integrating text, images, audio, and video with syncing across devices, real-time collaboration, handwriting input, AI-powered summaries, checklists, scanning, reminders, search in handwritten notes, and advanced organization.

    327 Zoho Notebook alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  4. Day One icon
     94 likes

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

    176 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
     
  5. Ichinichi icon
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    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.

    51 Ichinichi alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. 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.

    167 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Android Wear
     
  7. 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.

    63 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • visionOS
     
  9. Journée icon
     22 likes

    A simplified, RedNotebook-type journal/diary app. With a focus on minimal design and a distraction free writing environment. Makes a folder full of dated text files that are easy to access even without the journal program.

    154 Journée alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Engage in daily life reflection via convenient WhatsApp prompts, creating a unique online journal. Enjoy automatic organization, seamless access, and privacy. Receive gentle nudges at 8pm to encourage reflection and reminisce with past journal entries.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • WhatsApp
     
  11. Elisi is your one-stop shop for productivity and personal achievement. View your whole week ahead, clearly laid out, all in one app: tasks to do, habits to keep track of, and the notes that you need.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  12. Daylio icon
     34 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.

    172 Daylio alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
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