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Reflectly alternatives with a Mac app

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

Reflectly has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). 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 Reflectly

  1. 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). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Stoic lists a web app.
    • Only Stoic lists a macOS app.
    • Stoic also covers templates and habit tracking.
  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. Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • 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.
  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). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Diarly lists a macOS app.
    • Only Reflectly lists an Android app.
    • Diarly is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  4. Day One

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

    • Day One starts at $49.99 per year. Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Day One lists a web app.
    • Only Day One lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Day One lists a browser extension.
  5. Apple Journal

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

    • Apple Journal is free. Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Apple Journal lists a macOS app.
    • Only Reflectly lists an Android app.
    • Apple Journal is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
  6. Diarium

    Private journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync

    • Diarium starts at $14.99 one-time purchase per platform. Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Diarium lists Windows and macOS apps.
    • Diarium can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Diarium also covers templates.
  7. Reflection

    AI-coached journal with guided programs and voice entries

    • Reflection starts at $5.75 per month, billed annually ($69 per year). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Reflection lists a web app.
    • Only Reflection lists a macOS app.
    • Reflection also covers dictation, chat assistant and templates.
  8. 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). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Clearful lists a web app.
    • Only Clearful lists a macOS app.
    • Clearful also covers templates.
  9. 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). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Everlog lists a macOS app.
    • Only Reflectly lists an Android app.
    • Everlog can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  10. 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. Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Grid Diary lists a macOS app.
    • Grid Diary also covers Markdown, templates and habit tracking.
    • Reflectly also covers mood tracking.
  11. 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). Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Zinnia lists a macOS app.
    • Only Reflectly lists an Android app.
    • Zinnia also covers templates and calendar.

Common questions

Which Reflectly alternatives have a Mac app?

Stoic, Journey, Diarly, Day One, Apple Journal, Diarium, Reflection, Clearful and 3 more list a Mac app.

Does Reflectly have a Mac app?

The Reflectly listing does not include a Mac app. It lists 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 Reflectly: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.