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24 alternatives to Cross-platform Journal Mindwave now available for iOS and Android

Mindwave is a cross-platform journaling application available on both iOS and Android. It allows users to record and organize their daily thoughts and experiences through a journal interface. The app was launched in… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Cross-platform Journal Mindwave now available for iOS and Android launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Mindwave Daily▲164
A clean, beautiful journal app for your work & life
2020 · its alternatives →
2
Mindwave▲135
All-in-one journal for work and life
2019 · mindwave.app · its alternatives →
3
I made a journal app for Founders and Makers▲20
Mindwave is a journal for work and life. You'll learn from your past, be present, and improve your future.
2020 · mindwave.app · its alternatives →
4
Mindwave for Teams▲129
Shared journal for you and your accountability buddies
2020 · mindwave.app · its alternatives →
5
Sunrise▲893
Your safest digital place to reflect, relax, and recharge
2024 · its alternatives →
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ULY▲507
Modern daily journal
2024 · uly.app · its alternatives →
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Apple Journal▲259
A new app from Apple to start journalling
2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →
8
Day One 2.0▲266
Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone
2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →
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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 →
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JournalBook – Privacy centric, offline first, personal journal app▲268
2019 · journalbook.co.uk · its alternatives →
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Journal App▲325
A beautiful journal app for macOS
2023 · journal.do · its alternatives →
12
MindNode 5▲306
Visual brainstorming on your Mac, iPhone and iPad
2017 · mindnode.com · its alternatives →
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stoic.▲323
The all-in-one journaling app, now with AI reflections
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
14
Now and When▲99
Your digital journal
2024 · nowandwhenjournal.com · its alternatives →
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Minimalist offline journal app with a chat interface▲126
ZenJournal is a minimalist private journaling app for quick logging, search, and discreet writing. Open, type, done. No prompts, titles, or reminders.
2021 · thezenjournal.com · its alternatives →
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Daily Journal▲105
Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online
2020 · its alternatives →
17
Sol Journal▲131
A simple, open-source personal journaling platform
2019 · soljournal.netlify.com · its alternatives →
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Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106
Bring your projects to life.
2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Stoic Life Journal 2.0▲256
Pick between 18+ stoic teachers and 1300+ journaling prompts
2023 · pascio.gumroad.com · its alternatives →
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Journalyst▲60
Get the brain space and clarity you need
2022 · its alternatives →
21
Mindmix▲92
The quick & simple mindfulness journal for digital natives.
2022 · its alternatives →
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Grid Diary for Android▲82
The life-changing journaling experience
2020 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →
23
momentory▲69
Mindful journaling app for busy people with busy minds
2022 · okayest.studio · its alternatives →
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Journaly▲171
The customisable journal app
2016 · emberify.com · its alternatives →

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