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1 Second Everyday alternatives
1 Second Everyday compared with 5 alternatives: Day One, Journey, Apple Journal, Daylio and Diarium.
1 Second Everyday has a free plan. Paid plans start at $49.99 per year. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Second EverydayThis tool | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Day One | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Journey | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Apple Journal | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| Daylio | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Diarium | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from 1 Second Everyday
- Free plan · from $49.99/yr
Day One
Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices
- Day One starts at $49.99 per year. 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year.
- Only Day One lists a web app.
- Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Only Day One lists a browser extension.
- Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
Suits: People who want one journal across Apple, Android, Windows and the web
- Free plan · from $17.99 one-time
Journey
Cross-platform diary with maps, mood tracking and guided programs
- Journey starts at $17.99 one-time per platform, or $49.99 per year for Membership. 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year.
- Only Journey lists a web app.
- Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
- Free
Apple Journal
Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac
- Apple Journal is free. 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year.
- Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
- Only 1 Second Everyday lists an Android app.
- Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: iPhone, iPad and Mac owners who want a journal at no cost
- Free plan · from $4.99
Daylio
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps
- Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year.
- 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
- 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
Suits: People who want to log a mood in a couple of taps instead of writing
- Free plan · from $14.99 one-time
Diarium
Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync
- Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year.
- Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
- Diarium also covers templates and mood tracking.
- 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
Suits: People who want to pay once instead of subscribing
Limits worth knowing in 1 Second Everyday
- Mobile only: there is no desktop or web version, and on iPad it runs as the iPhone app at iPad size.
- Content does not sync between devices. Moving a project means restoring a 1SE backup, which needs Pro and replaces what is on the device.
- Free accounts get one Journal project and one 1-second snippet a day, with no cloud backup.
- The help center says there is no monthly plan: Pro is $49.99 a year or a one-time $249.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to 1 Second Everyday?
The alternatives to 1 Second Everyday in this directory are Day One, Journey, Apple Journal, Daylio and Diarium. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with 1 Second Everyday.
Is there a free alternative to 1 Second Everyday?
Yes. Apple Journal is free to use. Day One, Journey, Daylio and Diarium have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which 1 Second Everyday alternatives work on Windows?
The 1 Second Everyday listing does not include a Windows app. Day One, Journey and Diarium list one.
Which 1 Second Everyday alternatives work on macOS?
The 1 Second Everyday listing does not include a macOS app. Day One, Journey, Apple Journal and Diarium list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.