Alternatives · Journaling
Momento alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Momento alternative for most people is Day One (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of journaling apps. It's also the best free one.
Momento compared with 5 alternatives: Day One, Diarium, Journey, Daybook and Diaro.
Momento has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.49 (Momento Premium, monthly, US App Store in-app purchase). All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| MomentoThis tool | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | iOS |
| Day One | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Diarium | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Journey | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Daybook | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Diaro | Free plan · from $8.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Momento starts at $3.49 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 4 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Daybook and Diaro.
Day One and Journey score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Momento
Day One
Encrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices
- Day One starts at $49.99 per year.
- Day One also lists a web app, macOS, Windows and Android apps and a browser extension.
- Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Day One also covers transcription, Markdown and templates.
- Day One does not cover notes and calendar, which Momento does.
Suits: People who want one journal across Apple, Android, Windows and the web
Diarium
Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync
- Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform.
- Diarium also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps.
- Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Diarium also covers templates and mood tracking.
- Diarium does not cover notes and calendar, which Momento does.
Suits: People who want to pay once instead of subscribing
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.
- Journey also lists a web app and macOS, Windows, Linux and Android apps.
- Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- Journey also covers templates and mood tracking.
- Journey does not cover notes and calendar, which Momento does.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
Daybook
Cloud-synced diary with guided journals and voice entry
- Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year.
- Daybook also lists a web app and an Android app.
- Daybook also covers dictation, templates and mood tracking.
- Daybook does not cover notes and calendar, which Momento does.
Suits: People who want a free journal that syncs between phone and browser
Diaro
Diary and notes app that syncs through your own Dropbox
- Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase).
- Diaro also lists a web app and an Android app.
- Diaro also covers mood tracking.
- Diaro does not cover notes and calendar, which Momento does.
Suits: People who want a simple diary organized by folders, tags and places
Limits worth knowing in Momento
- Only an iPhone app is listed; there is no Android, Mac or web version.
- The free version keeps 365 days of feed history and one photo per moment; unlimited history and extra photos need Premium.
- Passcode lock and export are Premium-only, so a free journal is not protected by an in-app lock.
- The US App Store listing does not state the billing period of the $14.99 and $37.99 purchases.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Momento?
The alternatives to Momento in this directory are Day One, Diarium, Journey, Daybook and Diaro. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Momento.
Is there a free alternative to Momento?
Yes. Day One, Diarium, Journey, Daybook and Diaro have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Momento alternatives work on Windows?
The Momento listing does not include a Windows app. Day One, Diarium and Journey list one.
Which Momento alternatives work on macOS?
The Momento listing does not include a macOS app. Day One, Diarium and Journey list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.