Apple Journal alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Apple Journal: apple devices only, and basic export options. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apple Journal, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Day One currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Apple Journal alternative for most people
Day OneThe deeper, cross-platform option with end-to-end encryption and printed books.
Best Apple Journal alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
StoicGuided prompts, mood tracking and breathing exercises on Apple devices and web.
Best Apple Journal alternative for self-hosting
JourneyWorks on Android, Windows and Linux too if you leave Apple.
Best Apple Journal alternative for Mac
Day OneThe deeper, cross-platform option with end-to-end encryption and printed books.
Best Apple Journal alternative for Windows
Day OneThe deeper, cross-platform option with end-to-end encryption and printed books.
Best Apple Journal alternative for Linux
JourneyWorks on Android, Windows and Linux too if you leave Apple.
Best Apple Journal alternative for iPhone and Android
DaylioQuick mood and activity logging with detailed statistics.
Best Apple Journal alternative for working in the browser
Day OneThe deeper, cross-platform option with end-to-end encryption and printed books.
Apple Journal alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Apple Journal?
Day One ranks first right now. The deeper, cross-platform option with end-to-end encryption and printed books. Stoic and Journey follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Apple Journal?
Yes. Day One (free plan + paid), Stoic (free plan + paid), Journey (free plan + paid) and Daylio (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Apple Journal?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Which Apple Journal alternatives work on Linux?
Journey runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from Apple Journal?
The complaints we hear most: apple devices only; basic export options; fewer templates and statistics than dedicated apps.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apple Journal, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.