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24 alternatives to Grid Diary for Android

The life-changing journaling experience

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 for Android launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   Grid Diary 2▲139

   A journal system designed for self-growth & mindfulness

   2019 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Sunrise▲893

   Your safest digital place to reflect, relax, and recharge

   2024 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Grid Diary▲105

   The simplest way to get started with keeping a diary

   2015 · griddiaryapp.com · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Reverie▲311

   A journal that calls you every day

   2024 · callreverie.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Day Log▲97

   All in one journal with goals & habits tracker

   2023 · daylog.crxapplications.com · its alternatives →

6. 6
   60 Seconds Everyday▲347

   The fastest way of daily journaling

   2017 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   ULY▲507

   Modern daily journal

   2024 · uly.app · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Journal Calls▲273

   A tiny habit to track, reflect and succeed

   2024 · journalcalls.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Journal 2.0 for Desktop▲179

    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · selfemployed.com · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Mindwave Daily▲164

    A clean, beautiful journal app for your work & life

    2020 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106

    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Lifelog▲103

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

    2017 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Better Diary (Android)▲62

    Capture your favorite experiences, thoughts, and ideas

    2014 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    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 →

16. 16
    Habit Grid▲67

    Distraction free daily habit tracker

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Card Diary▲95

    An minimalistic journalling, diary app

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Five Minute Journal App▲202

    The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

    2015 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →

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    Journal.▲139

    A social journal with daily prompts

    2024 · journal.fm · its alternatives →

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    Lokum▲98

    Write a diary everyday and track your diaries easily

    2022 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Daily Journal▲144

    The smartest Notion page to track all your daily events.

    2022 · iamdave.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Diarium▲65

    Windows' best-rated journaling app arrives on Android

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Journaly for Android▲85

    Customisable & automatic journal app

    2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Journey Book▲79

    A daily gratitude and travel journal for Android

    2021 · play.google.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 →