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Alternatives to Diarly with a one-time purchase

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

Diarly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Diarly

  1. Diarium

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

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Diarium vs DiarlyDiarium pricing and details

  2. 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). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Diarly also covers mood tracking.
    Everlog vs DiarlyEverlog 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). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only Five Minute Journal lists an Android app.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Five Minute Journal can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Five Minute Journal pricing and details

  4. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only 1 Second Everyday lists an Android app.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  5. 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). Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only My Diary lists an Android app.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    My Diary 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. Diarly starts at $2.99 per month, or $24.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases).
    • Only Penzu lists a web app.
    • Only Penzu lists an Android app.
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    Penzu pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an alternative to Diarly that you buy once?

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

Can you buy Diarly once instead of subscribing?

The Diarly listing shows no one-time purchase. The listing was checked on Oct 6, 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 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 Diarly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.