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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Five Minute Journal

The Five Minute Journal listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 4 of the 35 other journaling apps in this directory are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Five Minute Journal has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Five Minute Journal

  1. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Day One lists a web app.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    Day One vs Five Minute JournalDay One pricing and details

  2. 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. Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • 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 vs Five Minute JournalJourney pricing and details

  3. 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). Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Five Minute Journal lists an Android app.
    • Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Diarly pricing and details

  4. Apple Journal

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

    • Apple Journal is free. Five Minute Journal starts at $4.99 to $9.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Five Minute Journal lists an Android app.
    • Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Apple Journal pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an end-to-end encrypted alternative to Five Minute Journal?

Yes. Day One, Journey, Diarly and Apple Journal are end-to-end encrypted, according to their own sites.

Is Five Minute Journal end-to-end encrypted?

The Five Minute Journal listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 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 Five Minute Journal: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.