Day One
8.4#3 in journaling appsFrom $49.99 a yearFree planAndroidiOSExtensionmacOS
VisitDay One vs Five Minute Journal
Five Minute Journal
7.2#21 in journaling appsFrom $19.99 a yearAndroidiOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Day One | Five Minute Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Export formats | multiple | PDF,HTML |
| Free plan | Day One offers a free Basic plan with unlimited text entries and journals. | Yes |
| Media support | Entries can include text, photos, video, audio, drawings, and documents. | photos_video |
| Prompt features | Day One includes daily prompts, a prompt library or gallery, templates, reminders, and streaks. | guided |
Day One plans
- BasicFree
- Silver$49.99 a year
- Gold$74.99 a year
Five Minute Journal plans
- Monthly Subscription$4.99 a month
- 1 month Journaling Premium$9.99 a month
- Annual Subscr (existing users)—
- Annual Subscription$19.99 a year
- Annual Journaling Premium$39.99 a year
Pick Day One if…
Day One suits people who want to keep a private journal with text and varied media, alone or in a shared journal with a small group. Its listed platforms include mobile devices, computers, and browsers.
Pick Five Minute Journal if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.