Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to Diarium for macOS
Cross-platform journaling without effort
Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Diarium for macOS launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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A local-only journal with serious encryption. Free, open source, and never touches the internet. - fjrevoredo/mini-diarium
Feb 2026 · github.com · its alternatives →
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Diarium▲65Windows' best-rated journaling app arrives on Android
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Secure, simple & beautiful diary app.
2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Sol Journal▲131A simple, open-source personal journaling platform
2019 · soljournal.netlify.com · its alternatives →
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Day One 2.0▲266Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone
2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →
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Diarium▲11Create beautiful diaries without even trying
2017 · apps.microsoft.com · its alternatives →
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Rocket Journal▲218Hi 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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Dreavie▲143A journal that listens, reflects, and grows with you
2025 · dreavie.com · its alternatives →
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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 →
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A stunning refresh to help you write more, think clearer
2024 · diarly.app · its alternatives →
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Journaly for iOS▲108The most customisable and automatic journal
2016 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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journi 3.0▲134Easily create a journal, even together with friends
2014 · journiapp.com · its alternatives →
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