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Alternatives to Daylio with a one-time purchase

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

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.

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

How each one differs from Daylio

  1. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.
    1 Second Everyday vs Daylio1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  2. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.
    My Diary vs DaylioMy Diary 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. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. Penzu

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

    • Penzu starts at $19.99 per year, or $4.99 per month. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • 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

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Daylio that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Daylio once instead of subscribing?

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