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Alternatives to DailyBean with a one-time purchase

The DailyBean listing shows no one-time purchase. 6 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.

DailyBean has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). All of them are free or have a free plan.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from DailyBean

  1. My Diary

    Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar

    • My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
    My Diary vs DailyBeanMy Diary pricing and details

  2. Diarium

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

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Diarium also covers templates.
    Diarium pricing and details

  3. Five Minute Journal

    Guided gratitude journal with short morning and evening prompts

    • Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  4. Penzu

    Private online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Penzu can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Penzu also covers long-form writing.
    Penzu pricing and details

  5. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    • DailyBean also covers habit tracking and mood tracking.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  6. Everlog

    Markdown journal for iPhone, iPad and Mac with threaded comments

    • Everlog starts at $1.99 per month (Premium Monthly on the US App Store). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only DailyBean lists an Android app.
    • Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Everlog pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to DailyBean that you buy once?

Yes. My Diary, Diarium, Five Minute Journal, Penzu, 1 Second Everyday and Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.

Can you buy DailyBean once instead of subscribing?

The DailyBean listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 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 DailyBean: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.