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24 alternatives to Journal

Say hello to Google's new Journal app

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

1. 1
   Some words for me▲125

   Simple journaling via email and SMS 📝

   2019 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Goodnight Journal 2.0▲111

   Facebook for journaling

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Daily Journal▲105

   Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

   2020 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Journal.▲139

   A social journal with daily prompts

   2024 · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apple Journal▲259

   A new app from Apple to start journalling

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Glow Up: Journal & Coach▲90

   Mobile journaling app that asks you questions

   2023 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Journal 2.0 for Desktop▲179

   Bring your projects to life.

   2020 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Five Minute Journal▲129

   Journaling your way to happiness

   2016 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Journify▲110

    A simple and intuitive space for all your journaling needs

    2024 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Reflct▲109

    The journaling habit you'll actually keep

    Mar 2026 · reflct.co · its alternatives →

12. 12
    INSIDE▲75

    A diary app for you and your loved ones

    2019 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Journal Calls▲273

    A tiny habit to track, reflect and succeed

    2024 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Happyfeed 3.0▲98

    Simple journaling app with a social twist 🌀

    2020 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Ponder▲129

    Daily journal from your new tab

    2021 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    Five Minute Journal App▲202

    The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

    2015 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Journalizr▲112

    Your thoughts. Your words. Our writing.

    2024 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    Journaly▲171

    The customisable journal app

    2016 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Daygram - Time Stamp Journal▲131

    Minimal journal/e-ink style simple diary with password

    2024 · its alternatives →

20. 20
    JOI▲156

    Journal your emotions to start a happy journey of self-care

    2020 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Day Log▲97

    All in one journal with goals & habits tracker

    2023 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106

    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    The Daily Mini-Journal▲77

    Take 5 minutes to plan out your day

    2020 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Journal Together▲96

    Journal with your friends over email, for free

    2020 · 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 →