Journaling Apps
Journaling apps for iPhone and iPad
29 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.
28 of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day OneEncrypted journal for text, photos, audio and video across devices | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Apple JournalApple's free journaling app for iPhone, iPad and Mac | Free | Free | macOS, iOS |
| DaylioMood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| JourneyCross-platform diary with maps, mood tracking and guided programs | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ReflectlyAI-guided journal and mood tracker for iPhone, iPad and Android | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| DiariumPrivate journal with a one-time Pro purchase and your own cloud sync | Free plan · from $14.99 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| PenzuPrivate online journal for the browser, with iOS and Android apps | Free plan · from $19.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| StoicGuided journal with morning and evening reflections and mood tracking | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Five Minute JournalGuided gratitude journal with short morning and evening prompts | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Grid DiaryPrompt-based diary and planner laid out as a grid of questions | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS, Android |
| DailyBeanTap-based mood diary that logs a day with icons instead of writing | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| RosebudAI journal that replies with reflections and follow-up questions | Free trial · from $8.99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| How We FeelFree emotion check-in journal from a science nonprofit | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
| 1 Second EverydayVideo diary that stitches one second a day into a movie | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| GratitudeGratitude journal with affirmations and vision boards | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| DiaroDiary and notes app that syncs through your own Dropbox | Free plan · from $8.99/yr | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| DaybookCloud-synced diary with guided journals and voice entry | Free plan · from $3.49/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| My DiaryLocked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| BearableSymptom and mood tracker that links health to daily habits | Free plan · from $34.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| ZinniaHandwritten digital journal and planner for iPad, iPhone and Mac | Free plan · from $39.99/yr | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| DiarlyPrivate Markdown journal for Mac, iPhone, iPad and Apple Watch | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
| MindseraAI journal that analyzes entries for emotions and patterns | Free plan · from $10.75/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ReflectionAI-coached journal with guided programs and voice entries | Free plan · from $5.75/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| ClearfulGuided journal with 400+ prompts and templates on every device | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Life NoteAI journal whose mentors reply in the voice of historical thinkers | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| WaffleShared journal app for couples, families and friends | Free plan · from $14.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| MoodflowMood tracker and journal that charts what shapes your days | Free plan · from $3.49 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| MoodistoryMood tracker that logs a day in seconds and keeps data on-device | Free plan · from $2.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| EverlogMarkdown journal for iPhone, iPad and Mac with threaded comments | Free plan · from $1.99/mo | Yes | macOS, iOS |
Common questions
Which journaling apps work on iPhone and iPad?
29 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app. They are Day One, Apple Journal, Daylio, Journey, Reflectly, Diarium, Penzu, Stoic, Five Minute Journal, Grid Diary, DailyBean, Rosebud, How We Feel, 1 Second Everyday, Gratitude and 14 more.
Which of these journaling apps are free?
Day One, Apple Journal, Daylio, Journey, Reflectly, Diarium, Penzu, Stoic, Five Minute Journal, Grid Diary, DailyBean, How We Feel, 1 Second Everyday, Gratitude, Diaro and 13 more are free or have a free plan.
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.
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