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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.
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Simple journaling via email and SMS 📝
2019 · somewordsfor.me · 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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Mobile journaling app that asks you questions
2023 · glowupjournal.com · its alternatives →
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Thoughts▲60Pen down your daily thoughts in your own personal journal
2021 · th-oughts.web.app · its alternatives →
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Journaling your way to happiness
2016 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →
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A beautiful place to write your thoughts & share your story
2019 · theopendiaries.com · its alternatives →
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Bon Journal▲75Photos, diary, journal, memories, map, and more
2021 · 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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Day Log▲97All in one journal with goals & habits tracker
2023 · daylog.crxapplications.com · its alternatives →
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