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Daylio alternatives with a Mac app

The Daylio listing does not include a Mac app. 11 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory list a Mac app.

Daylio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Daylio

  1. Grid Diary

    Prompt-based diary and planner laid out as a grid of questions

    • Grid Diary starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Grid Diary lists a macOS app.
    • Grid Diary also covers Markdown.
    • Daylio also covers goals and mood tracking.
    Grid Diary vs DaylioGrid Diary pricing and details

  2. Stoic

    Guided journal with morning and evening reflections and mood tracking

    • Stoic starts at $6.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists a web app.
    • Only Stoic lists a macOS app.
    • Daylio also covers goals.
    Stoic 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. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daylio also covers habit tracking and goals.
    Diarium pricing and details

  4. Diarly

    Private Markdown journal for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch

    • Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daylio lists an Android app.
    • Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Diarly pricing and details

  5. 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. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • 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.
    Journey pricing and details

  6. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Day One lists a web app.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    Day One pricing and details

  7. Apple Journal

    Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac

    • Apple Journal is free. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daylio lists an Android app.
    • Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

  8. Zinnia

    Handwritten digital journal and planner for iPad, iPhone and Mac

    • Zinnia starts at $39.99 per year, $9.99 per month or $3.99 per week (US App Store). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Zinnia lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daylio lists an Android app.
    • Zinnia also covers calendar.
    Zinnia pricing and details

  9. Reflection

    AI-coached journal with guided programs and voice entries

    • Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Only Reflection lists a macOS app.
    • Reflection also covers dictation and chat assistant.
    Reflection pricing and details

  10. Clearful

    Guided journal with 400+ prompts and templates on every device

    • Clearful starts at $9.99 per month, or $59.99 per year (US App Store description). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Clearful lists a web app.
    • Only Clearful lists a macOS app.
    • Daylio also covers habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
    Clearful pricing and details

  11. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Daylio lists an Android app.
    • Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Everlog pricing and details

Common questions

Which Daylio alternatives have a Mac app?

Grid Diary, Stoic, Diarium, Diarly, Journey, Day One, Apple Journal, Zinnia and 3 more list a Mac app.

Does Daylio have a Mac app?

The Daylio listing does not include a Mac app. It lists iOS and Android.

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 Daylio: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.