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Apple Journal alternatives with a Windows app

The Apple Journal listing does not include a Windows app. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory list a Windows app.

Apple Journal is free to use. All of them are free or have a free plan.

4 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from Apple Journal

  1. Day One

    Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Apple Journal is free.
    • Only Day One lists a web app.
    • Only Day One lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    Day One vs Apple JournalDay One pricing and details

  2. 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. Apple Journal is free.
    • Only Journey lists a web app.
    • Only Journey lists Windows, Linux and Android apps.
    • Journey also covers templates.
    Journey vs Apple JournalJourney pricing and details

  3. Diarium

    Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Apple Journal is free.
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Diarium vs Apple JournalDiarium pricing and details

  4. RedNotebook

    Free desktop diary that stores entries as plain text files

    • RedNotebook is free. Apple Journal is free.
    • Only RedNotebook lists Linux and Windows apps.
    • Only Apple Journal lists iOS and macOS apps.
    • RedNotebook is open source, according to its own site.
    RedNotebook pricing and details

Common questions

Which Apple Journal alternatives have a Windows app?

Day One, Journey, Diarium and RedNotebook list a Windows app.

Does Apple Journal have a Windows app?

The Apple Journal listing does not include a Windows app. It lists macOS and iOS.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Apple Journal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.