Journaling Apps
Journaling apps for Mac
11 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory list a Mac app.
All 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 |
| JourneyCross-platform diary with maps, mood tracking and guided programs | Free plan · from $17.99 one-time | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, 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 |
| StoicGuided journal with morning and evening reflections and mood tracking | Free plan · from $6.99 | Yes | Web, macOS, 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 Mac?
11 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory list a Mac app. They are Day One, Apple Journal, Journey, Diarium, Stoic, Grid Diary, Zinnia, Diarly, Reflection, Clearful and Everlog.
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 each listing names the pages it was read from.