Life & fun · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to Bubbles' Journal

A guided & interactive diary for iPad

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Bubbles' Journal launched in 2023; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Apple Journal▲259
A new app from Apple to start journalling
2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →
2
Whatting▲898
The iPad diary, just for you
2025 · whatting.com · its alternatives →
3
Me.bot for iOS▲414
The journal that captures who you are via pics, notes + more
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
4
Memory▲334
Your private daily photo journal for iPhone
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
5
Scribble▲88
Microjournaling app for quick reflections & notes
2023 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
6
Dabble me▲97
The simple, private journal that helps you actually write. Reply to a daily email, rediscover memories, and connect your journal to AI with MCP.
Jan 2026 · dabble.me · its alternatives →
7
GratitudeBuddy▲188
Daily gratitude journal app for mental wellbeing
2024 · gratitudebuddy.app · its alternatives →
8
Rosebud▲574
Therapist-backed AI journal & diary
2024 · rosebud.app · its alternatives →
9
Day One 2.0▲266
Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone
2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →
10
Once▲179
Keep a journal like a real life book.
2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
11
Day One▲133
A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.
2013 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →
12
Rocket Journal▲218
Hi HN! I just launched Rocket Journal, a voice-first journaling app designed to make reflection as easy as talking. Key ideas: Rant mode — vent freely, no judgment Reflect mode — guided prompts to help dig deeper AI insights — mood tracking, patterns, helpful takeaways Stickers & scrapbook — journaling feels lighter and fun Privacy-first — your data isn’t used to train models I built this because journaling apps often feel like “work.” I wanted something that felt like having a safe, responsive companion for those late-night thoughts or walks outside. I’d love feedback from the HN community:…
2025 · rocketjournal.app · its alternatives →
13
Journal App▲325
A beautiful journal app for macOS
2023 · journal.do · its alternatives →
14IV
I've launched my iPhone journal app I've worked on for almost 2 years.▲139
Hi everyone - I've been working on this automatic journal for a long time. It takes your photos, makes them look nice, and also journals the places you go just by having your phone in your pocket. Would love your feedback!
2013 · hey.co · its alternatives →
15
Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106
Bring your projects to life.
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
16
Punkt for iPad▲79
Private and secure journaling, no login, no analytics
2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
17
Everlog▲96
Minimalist journaling for iPhone and iPad
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
18
at8pm▲143
Your honest journal
Sep 2026 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
19
Breathhh for Devices▲179
A mood diary on iPhone and Apple Watch
2022 · breathhh.app · its alternatives →
20
Journalizr▲112
Your thoughts. Your words. Our writing.
2024 · its alternatives →
21
better mind▲109
Daily habit-building and journal app for self-improvement
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
22
Daygram - Time Stamp Journal▲131
Minimal journal/e-ink style simple diary with password
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
23
Glow Up: Journal & Coach▲90
Mobile journaling app that asks you questions
2023 · glowupjournal.com · its alternatives →
24
MeSoul▲93
A journal that answers your questions based on your words
2025 · mesoul.me · its alternatives →

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