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24 alternatives to Grid Diary 2

A journal system designed for self-growth & mindfulness

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Grid Diary 2 launched in 2019; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Grid Diary for Android▲82

   The life-changing journaling experience

   2020 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106

   Bring your projects to life.

   2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Sunrise▲893

   Your safest digital place to reflect, relax, and recharge

   2024 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Journal 2.0 for Desktop▲179

   Bring your projects to life.

   2020 · selfemployed.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Journal Calls▲273

   A tiny habit to track, reflect and succeed

   2024 · journalcalls.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Lifelog▲103

   A journaling app for remembering your ideas, goals, etc.

   2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Reverie▲311

   A journal that calls you every day

   2024 · callreverie.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Day One 2.0▲266

   Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone

   2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Habit Grid▲67

   Distraction free daily habit tracker

   2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    60 Seconds Everyday▲347

    The fastest way of daily journaling

    2017 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Apple Journal▲259

    A new app from Apple to start journalling

    2023 · apple.com · its alternatives →

12. 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. 13
    Mindwave Daily▲164

    A clean, beautiful journal app for your work & life

    2020 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Daily Journal▲144

    The smartest Notion page to track all your daily events.

    2022 · iamdave.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

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    SECOND BRAIN 2.0▲111

    Get organized, get productive with Second Brain 2.0

    2023 · oussamaltrx21.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Once▲179

    Keep a journal like a real life book.

    2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Grid Diary▲105

    The simplest way to get started with keeping a diary

    2015 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →

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    Notion Journal▲81

    Track, self-reflection, grow

    2023 · vami.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Brainflow notes▲71

    Personal journaling and note-taking

    2022 · brainflow.app · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Q365: Daily Journal▲78

    Collect memories and reflect on yourself

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Journify▲110

    A simple and intuitive space for all your journaling needs

    2024 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Ladder▲126

    Habit & mood tracker with cognitive journaling

    2020 · myladder.health · its alternatives →

24. 24
    better mind▲109

    Daily habit-building and journal app for self-improvement

    2024 · 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 →