Journaling Apps
Journaling apps with a one-time purchase
6 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase.
All of them are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Five Minute JournalGuided gratitude journal with short morning and evening prompts | Free plan · from $4.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| 1 Second EverydayVideo diary that stitches one second a day into a movie | Free plan · from $49.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| My DiaryLocked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | 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 can be bought once instead of by subscription?
6 of the 36 journaling apps in this directory can be bought with a one-time purchase. They are Diarium, Penzu, Five Minute Journal, 1 Second Everyday, My Diary and Everlog.
When was this checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 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.