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24 alternatives to Folio

A quiet daily journal — no streaks, no ads, fully offline

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes.

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    A Notebook Folio to help carry the things you need everyday.

    2016 · kickstarter.com · its alternatives →

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    Once▲179

    Keep a journal like a real life book.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Unleash your creative side with analog or digital tools!

    2016 · originalcontentbooks.com · its alternatives →

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    A beautiful journal app for macOS

    2023 · journal.do · its alternatives →

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    Still▲207

    A private space to think, write, and slow down

    Jan 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

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    A fast journal app for those spontaneous thoughts and ideas

    2017 · jot.webflow.io · its alternatives →

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    Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    The fastest way of daily journaling

    2017 · its alternatives →

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    Paper▲143

    A 200-page digital notebook for journaling and writing

    Jan 2026 · paperjournaling.space · its alternatives →

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    Journify▲110

    A simple and intuitive space for all your journaling needs

    2024 · its alternatives →

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    A truly private, offline-first, personal journal

    2019 · journalbook.co.uk · its alternatives →

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    Your daily companion for routines, habits and reflections

    2022 · heynoon.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    Write beautiful memories

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Minimal▲166

    A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes

    2021 · minimal.app · its alternatives →

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    Pennen▲122

    One quiet handwritten page a day. No feed, no AI.

    Jul 2026 · pennen.app · its alternatives →

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    A digital journaling app for everyone

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Minimal journal/e-ink style simple diary with password

    2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    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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    An minimalistic journalling, diary app

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

  22. 22

    Take 5 minutes to plan out your day

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Capture fleeting ideas, passing thoughts, and sudden sparks.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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    Take 5 minutes to plan out your day.

    2021 · its alternatives →

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