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End-to-end encrypted alternatives to Reflection

The Reflection 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.

Reflection has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Reflection

  1. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Day One lists a Windows app.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
    • Day One is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Day One vs ReflectionDay 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. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Journey lists Windows and Linux apps.
    • Journey is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Journey also covers mood tracking.
    Journey 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). Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Only Reflection 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. Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year).
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Only Reflection 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 Reflection?

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

Is Reflection end-to-end encrypted?

The Reflection listing does not describe it as end-to-end encrypted. 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 Reflection: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.