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Diaro alternatives with a Mac app

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

Diaro has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Diaro

  1. 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. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Journey lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Journey also covers templates.
    Journey vs DiaroJourney 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. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    Diarium vs DiaroDiarium pricing and details

  3. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs DiaroDay One pricing and details

  4. 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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Stoic lists a macOS app.
    • Stoic also covers templates and habit tracking.
    Stoic pricing and details

  5. 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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists an Android app.
    Diarly pricing and details

  6. Apple Journal

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

    • Apple Journal is free. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists an Android app.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

  7. 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. Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Grid Diary lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Grid Diary also covers Markdown, templates and habit tracking.
    Grid Diary 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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Zinnia lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists an Android app.
    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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Reflection lists a macOS app.
    • Reflection also covers dictation, chat assistant and templates.
    • Diaro also covers mood tracking.
    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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Clearful lists a macOS app.
    • Clearful also covers templates.
    • Diaro also covers 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). Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Diaro lists a web app.
    • Only Diaro lists an Android app.
    Everlog pricing and details

Common questions

Which Diaro alternatives have a Mac app?

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

Does Diaro have a Mac app?

The Diaro listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web, iOS and Android.

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