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24 alternatives to Pocket Journal

Build a journaling habit you always wanted

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Pocket Journal launched in 2021; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1. 1
   The Daily Mini-Journal 2.0▲80

   Take 5 minutes to plan out your day.

   2021 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Daily Mini-Journal▲77

   Take 5 minutes to plan out your day

   2020 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   Five Minute Journal App▲202

   The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day

   2015 · its alternatives →

4. 4IV
   I've launched my iPhone journal app I've worked on for almost 2 years.▲139

   Hi everyone - I've been working on this automatic journal for a long time. It takes your photos, makes them look nice, and also journals the places you go just by having your phone in your pocket. Would love your feedback!

   2013 · hey.co · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Apple Journal▲259

   A new app from Apple to start journalling

   2023 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Days▲90

   A minimal and thoughtful journaling app

   2020 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Day One▲133

   A simple journal for iPhone, iPad and OSX.

   2013 · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Memory▲334

   Your private daily photo journal for iPhone

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Journal App▲332

    A beautiful journal app for macOS

    2023 · its alternatives →

11. 11
    Card Diary▲95

    An minimalistic journalling, diary app

    2019 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    60 Seconds Everyday▲363

    The fastest way of daily journaling

    2017 · its alternatives →

13. 13
    3 Minute Journal▲96

    A faster, better journaling experience using your voice

    2022 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Day One 2.0▲266

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

    2016 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Journal 2.0 for iOS▲106

    Bring your projects to life.

    2020 · its alternatives →

16. 16
    #90DaysOfProse▲181

    Make writing a habit

    2021 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    Zen Journal▲79

    Free journal app for minimalists

    2020 · its alternatives →

18. 18
    tinythoughts for Mobile▲123

    Minimalist sentence-a-day journaling app with daily prompts

    2020 · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Reflct▲109

    The journaling habit you'll actually keep

    Mar 2026 · reflct.co · its alternatives →

20. 20
    Life Tracker▲141

    Digital journal of your activities right in your pocket

    2022 · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Minimal▲166

    A meditation inspired writing app for effective notes

    2021 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    Morning Journal Template▲121

    Make the habit of journalling stick with Notion

    2023 · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Daily Prompt Web-App▲131

    Make daily progress as a writer in just 15 minutes a day

    2021 · its alternatives →

24. 24
    Day One 3.0 for Mac▲190

    A simple journaling app for mac

    2019 · its alternatives →

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