Life & fun · alternatives · 2026
24 alternatives to ULY
Modern daily journal
ULY is a journaling app available on Android and iOS designed to support personal growth and daily reflection. It enables users to reduce stress, track progress toward goals, preserve memories, and enhance creativity… Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ULY launched in 2024; newer entries below may have overtaken it.
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Papery▲238A journal, habit tracker, mood tracker, todos, all in one
2024 · papery.me · its alternatives →
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Customisable & automatic journal app
2017 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Journaling app designed to help you understand yourself
2024 · apps.apple.com · its alternatives →
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Day One 2.0▲266Ground-up rewrite of the best journal for Mac and iPhone
2016 · dayoneapp.com · its alternatives →
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momentory▲69Mindful journaling app for busy people with busy minds
2022 · okayest.studio · 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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An online journal that guides your personal growth.
2020 · reflection.app · its alternatives →
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The simplest, most effective way to be happier every day
2015 · intelligentchange.com · its alternatives →
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Still▲207A private space to think, write, and slow down
Jan 2026 · play.google.com · its alternatives →
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Hey Hacker News, I’m excited to share a tiny service that’s very close to my heart - Today Has Been. Here’s how it works: We have a phone number that has WhatsApp Business API enabled. Your messages sent to this number (after you activate your free trial) are added to your journal. It’s a super light weight journaling service - no app download or registration is required. We also send you a daily nudge asking “How did your day go?” and after you have a few posts we send you a random blast from the past. Why I built it: I was an active user and fan of Ohlife - only journalling app that could…
2024 · todayhasbeen.com · its alternatives →
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Mobile journaling app that asks you questions
2023 · glowupjournal.com · its alternatives →
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