18.9
Stoic is a mental health journaling app that combines Stoicism and modern psychological science to support self-reflection and well-being.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
Best Journaling Apps in 2026
Stoic leads this chart of 37 (8.9/10, free plan). Journey is next (8.6/10, free plan), and Day One is the next highest-placed with a free plan (8.4/10). Journaling apps help you record thoughts, events and memories in written entries, with options for photos or other media. This list covers tools that run on Android and may also offer iOS, web, macOS, Windows or Linux versions. Compare Android support first if you write on a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Then check free-plan limits, paid pricing, end-to-end encryption, media support, prompt features, search…
28.6
Journey is a journaling app for creating entries with photos, videos, audio, GIFs, and music.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb
38.4
Day One is a journaling app for writing and organizing entries across iPhone, Android, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Windows, browsers, and browser extensions.
Free planAndroidiOSExtension
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Mindsera
Mindsera is an AI-powered journal for recording writing and reflecting on thoughts over time.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.4From $129 a year - 5
Daybook
Daybook is a digital diary and journaling app for recording thoughts and life's moments on Android, iOS, and the web.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.1From $39.99 a year - 6
Skrive
Skrive is a personal journal built around one plain-text entry per day.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS8.1Free plan - 7
StoryPad
StoryPad is a journal app for recording notes, feelings, workouts, and travel on a running timeline.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS8.0$9.99 one-time - 8
Penzu
Penzu is an online diary and personal journal for private writing, available in browsers and through iOS and Android apps.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb8.0From $19.99 a year - 9
Rosebud
Rosebud is an AI journal for personal growth, designed to help users process emotions and identify patterns in their reflections.
Free planAndroidiOSWebmacOS8.0From $107.99 a year - 10
Diaro
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.9Free plan - 11
tinythoughts
tinythoughts is a sentence-a-day journal for recording short entries and responding to a different writing prompt each day of the year.
Free planAndroidiOSWeb7.9From $3 a month - 12
Diarium
Diarium is a private journal app for recording memories with text, photos, videos, audio, locations, and tags.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOSWindows7.8Free plan - 13
MoodHaven Journal
MoodHaven Journal is a free journaling app with guided prompts and end-to-end encryption.
Free planAndroidiOSWebLinux7.8Free plan - 14
Reflectly
Reflectly is an AI-driven journal and mood tracker for recording daily thoughts and feelings on Android and iOS.
Free planAndroidiOS7.7Free plan - 15
Islet
Islet is a free, open-source journal app for keeping text and media entries in separate notebooks.
Free planOpen sourceAndroidiOS7.6Free plan - 16
Gratitude
Gratitude is a journaling and mindfulness app for people who want to focus on positive experiences and live with intention.
Free planAndroidiOSmacOS7.6Free plan - 17
Local Journal
Local Journal is an offline diary app for Android and iOS that keeps entries on the device.
Free planAndroidiOS7.5$6.99 one-time - 18
Moodflow
Moodflow is an emotional wellness app for logging moods, reflecting on emotional patterns, and receiving AI-generated insights.
Free planAndroidiOS7.5From $14.99 a year - 19
Grid Diary
AndroidiOSmacOS7.4 - 20
Apple Journal
Apple Journal is a free journaling app for reflecting on everyday moments and special events.
Free planiOSmacOS7.3Free plan - 21
Five Minute Journal
AndroidiOS7.2From $19.99 a year - 22
Journal - From Me
Journal - From Me is a local-first writing app for journaling, notes, guided reflection, and responses to current events.
Free planiOSmacOS7.2From $4.99 a year - 23
Journiv
Journiv is a self-hosted journaling app for privacy-conscious users, available on the web and through self-hosted deployment.
Free planWebSelf-hosted7.1Free plan - 247.1Free plan
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Mirror
Mirror is a free mental health journaling app for self-reflection, available on iOS and Android in the United States.
Free planAndroidiOS7.0Free plan
Choosing well
Check Android access
Confirm that the app has an Android version before choosing it for a Xiaomi, Redmi or POCO phone or tablet. Check whether the Android app covers the writing and media features you need.
If you also write on a computer or browser, compare the listed web, Windows, macOS and Linux support. iOS support matters when you move between Apple devices.
Compare free and paid use
A free plan can let you try a journal without paying, while a free trial gives temporary access to paid features. Check what is included before entering payment details.
Compare the paid starting price where it is shown, and check whether billing is monthly or annual.
Review privacy controls
End-to-end encryption can affect who can read entries while they are stored or synced. Look for this comparison point when private writing is important.
Read the app's own explanation of encryption and account access before moving an existing journal.
Match the writing tools
Media support is useful when entries include photos or other files. Prompt features can help when you want ideas for what to write.
Search scope matters when you need to find older entries. Check whether search covers the parts of an entry you plan to use.
Plan your exports
Check the export formats before building a long-running journal. A format that works on your computer or in another app can make moving entries easier.
Compare export options with the platforms you use, including Android, web, Windows, macOS or Linux.
Questions people ask
Do these journaling apps work on Android?
Android is one of the platforms represented in this category. Check the individual app listing and its current Android support before installing.
Can I start journaling for free?
The category includes apps with free plans, free trials and free pricing models. Check the terms and limits for the app you choose.
Which privacy feature should I compare?
Compare end-to-end encryption. Read the app's explanation of how entries are protected and synced.
Can journaling apps store photos or other media?
Media support is a comparison point for this list. Check the individual app to see what types of media it accepts.
How can I move my journal later?
Compare the export formats offered by the app, then choose formats that work with your other devices or software.