Twelve Notes AlternativesJournaling Apps & Private Diaries like Twelve Notes

Twelve Notes is described as 'A private, low-stress alternative to daily journaling. Capture your year in 12 meaningful moments, not 365 daily chores' and is a Journaling app in the office & productivity category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Twelve Notes, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including iPhone, Android, Mac, iPad and Windows apps. The best Twelve Notes alternative is Lunatask, which is free. Other great sites and apps similar to Twelve Notes are Pile, Day One, Memos and still: voice journaling.

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  1. Lunatask icon
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    Lunatask is an all-in-one encrypted to-do list, habit tracker, journaling, life-tracking and notes app. It remembers stuff for you and knows what to work on next. Choose from a variety of productivity techniques like Kanban, Must/Should/Want Method, Eisenhower Matrix, or Time...

    143 Lunatask alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
  2. Pile icon
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    Privacy-focused desktop journaling app designed for Mac and Windows, featuring local data storage, burst-entry journaling, entry highlighting, editing, dark mode, and AI reflections using an OpenAI GPT-4 key, all in a minimalist, distraction-free interface.

    10 Pile alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  3. Day One icon
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    Day One is a simple way to journal application for the Mac, iPhone, iPad and Android

    163 Day One alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Safari
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • Google Chrome
     
  4. 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
     
  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.

    154 Journey alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

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

    55 Diarium alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  7. Journalistic icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. 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

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    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  9. 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.

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    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  10. StoryPad icon
     6 likes

    StoryPad lets you write and capture everything - notes, thoughts, emotions, workouts, travels, stories, novels, or poems - on a single continuous timeline. No folders. No tabs. Just your life, beautifully organized. Your story flows like life does: naturally.

    53 StoryPad alternatives

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    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  11. 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
     
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