Grid Diary

A prompt-based journal that asks you a grid of questions each day instead of a blank page.

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Alternatives ranked: 4
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About Grid Diary

Grid Diary breaks a journal entry into a grid of short prompts, such as what you are grateful for, what you did today or how you feel, so you fill in small boxes instead of facing an empty page. You can choose from template sets for gratitude, reflection, goals or mood, or write your own questions, and add photos and stickers. Reviews over weeks and months show the answers side by side. It also offers dark mode, a passcode lock, reminders, and exports to PDF, Markdown and images. Many features are free; a membership subscription, monthly or yearly with a free trial, adds sync across devices and extra features. It runs on iPhone, iPad, Mac and Android. Grid Diary suits people who like structure and want journaling to take a few minutes. Those who prefer long free-form writing may find the grid restrictive, and the best features sit behind the subscription.

Best for: People who find a blank page intimidating and want short guided prompts each day.

What works

Prompts make daily entries quick
Customisable question templates
Exports to PDF, Markdown and images

Why people leave

Sync between devices requires membership
Grid format is restrictive for long writing
Subscription for advanced features

Top Grid Diary alternatives

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The Five Minute Journal
Even shorter prompts, focused on morning and evening gratitude.
66.5
2
Stoic
Guided prompts and reflections plus mood tracking, free to start.
62.6
3
Day One
Has templates and prompts too, with richer media and encryption.
59.6
4
DailyBean
Even faster logging with icons instead of written answers.
57.2

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Grid Diary: common questions

Is Grid Diary free?

Grid Diary has a free plan and paid plans.

Is Grid Diary open source?

No, Grid Diary is not open source.

What platforms does Grid Diary run on?

Grid Diary is available for iOS, macOS and Android.

What are the best alternatives to Grid Diary?

The highest-ranked Grid Diary alternatives right now are The Five Minute Journal, Stoic and Day One. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.

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Grid Diary facts

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Monthly price: $2.99/month; Checked Oct 25, 2026griddiaryapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “The membership subscription has two options: • $2.99 monthly, which offers a 3-day free trial”
Annual price: $22.99/year; Checked Oct 25, 2026griddiaryapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “$22.99 annual, which offers a 14-day free trial”
Export: PDF, Markdown, JPG; Checked Oct 25, 2026griddiaryapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Multiple Export Options Export your diary in PDF, MD, JPG, and more.”
Free features: Many features free; Checked Oct 25, 2026griddiaryapp.com(opens source in a new tab); “Many of Grid Diary’s features are free to use”