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My Diary alternatives
My Diary compared with 7 alternatives: Diaro, Daybook, Daylio, Journey, DailyBean and 2 more.
My Diary has a free plan. Paid plans start at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| My DiaryThis tool | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Diaro | Free plan · from $8.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Daybook | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Daylio | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Journey | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| DailyBean | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Daily You | Free | Free | Android |
| Easy Diary | Free | Free | Android |
How each one differs from My Diary
- Free plan · from $8.99/yr
Diaro
Diary and notes app that syncs through your own Dropbox
- Diaro starts at $8.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchase). My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- Only Diaro lists a web app.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want a simple diary organized by folders, tags and places
- Free plan · from $3.49/mo
Daybook
Cloud-synced diary with guided journals and voice entry
- Daybook starts at $3.49 per month, or $39.99 per year. My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- Only Daybook lists a web app.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daybook also covers dictation and templates.
Suits: People who want a free journal that syncs between phone and browser
- Free plan · from $4.99
Daylio
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps
- Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.
Suits: People who want to log a mood in a couple of taps instead of writing
- Free plan · from $17.99 one-time
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. My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- 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.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: People who want one journal on phone, desktop (including Linux) and web
- Free plan · from $3.99/mo
DailyBean
Tap-based mood diary that logs a day with icons instead of writing
- DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who want to log a day with taps instead of writing
- Free
Daily You
Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android
- Daily You is free. My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- Only My Diary lists an iOS app.
- Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Daily You also covers Markdown.
Suits: Android users who want a diary with no account, ads or subscription
- Free
Easy Diary
Free, open-source diary app for Android with no ads
- Easy Diary is free. My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase).
- Only My Diary lists an iOS app.
- Easy Diary is open source, according to its own site.
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Easy Diary also covers dictation.
Suits: Android users who want a free diary with no ads and no paid tier
Limits worth knowing in My Diary
- Both app stores label the app as containing advertising, and some themes and backgrounds require Premium.
- Phone and tablet only: no web or desktop version is listed.
- The vendor's site shows no prices, and the App Store lists several yearly and permanent purchases at different prices without explaining them.
- Google Drive and Dropbox sync and TXT or PDF export are described for the app in general; the App Store listing for iPhone and iPad does not mention them.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to My Diary?
The alternatives to My Diary in this directory are Diaro, Daybook, Daylio, Journey, DailyBean, Daily You and Easy Diary. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with My Diary.
Is there a free alternative to My Diary?
Yes. Daily You and Easy Diary are free to use. Diaro, Daybook, Daylio, Journey and DailyBean have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which My Diary alternatives work on Windows?
The My Diary listing does not include a Windows app. Journey lists one.
Which My Diary alternatives work on macOS?
The My Diary listing does not include a macOS app. Journey lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to My Diary?
Daily You and Easy Diary are described as open source on their own sites.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.