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24 alternatives to Diarium

Windows' best-rated journaling app arrives on Android

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Diarium launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Diarium for macOS▲63

   Cross-platform journaling without effort

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Mini Diary▲144

   Simple and secure journal app

   2019 · minidiary.app · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Journal App▲325

   A beautiful journal app for macOS

   2023 · journal.do · its alternatives →

5. 5
   60 Seconds Everyday▲347

   The fastest way of daily journaling

   2017 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   ULY▲507

   Modern daily journal

   2024 · uly.app · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Apple Journal▲259

   A new app from Apple to start journalling

   2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Grid Diary for Android▲82

   The life-changing journaling experience

   2020 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Mini-Diarium - An encrypted, local, cross-platform journaling app▲131

   A local-only journal with serious encryption. Free, open source, and never touches the internet. - fjrevoredo/mini-diarium

   Feb 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    INSIDE▲75

    A diary app for you and your loved ones

    2019 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    glimpses▲71

    A simple and minimal journal app for Windows ✍️

    2019 · getglimpses.com · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Journaly for Android▲85

    Customisable & automatic journal app

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Glow Up: Journal & Coach▲90

    Mobile journaling app that asks you questions

    2023 · glowupjournal.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Goodnight Journal 2.0▲111

    Facebook for journaling

    2021 · goodnightjournal.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Memriez Automatic Journal▲77

    Capture your life history automatically

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Day Log▲97

    All in one journal with goals & habits tracker

    2023 · daylog.crxapplications.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    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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    Lokum▲98

    Write a diary everyday and track your diaries easily

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Zero AM▲76

    Free private journal app ✍️

    2018 · roastedbytes.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Journal 2.0 for Desktop▲179

    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · selfemployed.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Mindwave Daily▲164

    A clean, beautiful journal app for your work & life

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Goodiary - Diary, Journal▲20

    My personal story, recorded anytime, anywhere.

    2024 · interrobangsoft.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Daily Journal▲61

    Write beautiful memories

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Your Daily Minute▲152

    AI-powered self journaling app

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

Ranked by how close each launch is in meaning, then by votes. Prices were read from each product’s own site when checked and can change. Refine with your own description →