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24 alternatives to PurposeCards

Daily journaling cards that fit in your pocket

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

1. 1
   The Daily Mini-Journal▲77

   Take 5 minutes to plan out your day

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   The Daily Mini-Journal 2.0▲80

   Take 5 minutes to plan out your day.

   2021 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   60 Seconds Everyday▲347

   The fastest way of daily journaling

   2017 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Card Diary▲95

   An minimalistic journalling, diary app

   2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

5. 5
   Notece Journal▲187

   Make your thoughts as clear as possible

   2025 · its alternatives →

6. 6
   Once▲179

   Keep a journal like a real life book.

   2018 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

7. 7
   Daygram - Time Stamp Journal▲131

   Minimal journal/e-ink style simple diary with password

   2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

8. 8
   Habit Journal▲108

   Your daily companion for routines, habits and reflections

   2022 · heynoon.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

9. 9
   Days▲90

   A minimal and thoughtful journaling app

   2020 · days.app · its alternatives →

10. 10TD
    The Daily Mini-Journal. Take 5 minutes to plan out your day▲17

    2021 · thedailyminijournal.xyz · its alternatives →

11. 11
    My Daily Planner▲209

    Organize your day with pen & paper. Free printable template.

    2018 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    Daily Journal▲144

    The smartest Notion page to track all your daily events.

    2022 · iamdave.gumroad.com · its alternatives →

13. 13
    Card Buddy▲131

    Organize your writing with draggable index cards

    2024 · ussherpress.com · its alternatives →

14. 14
    GoodPlan Notes▲86

    A simple convenient journal app to use every day

    2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Life Tracker▲141

    Digital journal of your activities right in your pocket

    2022 · lifetracker.pro · its alternatives →

16. 16
    tinythoughts▲181

    Because keeping a journal is hard

    2018 · tinythoughts.me · its alternatives →

17. 17
    tinythoughts for Mobile▲123

    Minimalist sentence-a-day journaling app with daily prompts

    2020 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

18. 18
    One Diary▲80

    Capture your thoughts in a concise one-line diary entry

    2023 · onediary.life · its alternatives →

19. 19
    Daily Journal▲61

    Write beautiful memories

    2019 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

20. 20
    JournalBop▲62

    Capture your daily musings with a quick phone call

    2022 · journalbop.com · its alternatives →

21. 21
    Daily Journal▲105

    Journaling app where you can publish your thoughts online

    2020 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    3 Pages Daily — Minimal journal▲11

    Capture fleeting ideas, passing thoughts, and sudden sparks.

    2025 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

23. 23
    Pocket Journal▲23

    Build a journaling habit you always wanted

    2021 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

24. 24
    3 Minute Journal▲96

    A faster, better journaling experience using your voice

    2022 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →

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