Best My journal alternatives: apps like My journal • diary with lock

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My journal • diary with lock

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Top Alternatives to My journal

#1

Journal-Diary with password by Olufemi Adedire

Secure journal with lock

Editor's Choice

5.0(1 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Securely record your thoughts, secrets, and private moments with this digital journal. Protect your entries with a password, Touch ID, or Face ID, and enrich them with photos and videos. Easily organize and search your memories.

#2

Daily Journal+ by WALABOK LLC

Diary with lock & Photos

Strong Contender

1.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Record your thoughts, moments, and mood with this journaling app. Add photos, track your emotional state with charts, and get inspired by quotes. Keep your entries private with a passcode and ensure they're never lost with iCloud backup.

#3

Diary, Private Journal: Diario by Majestica Lab LLC

Daily Journaling with Password

Worth Considering

4.9(42 ratings)

FreeIn-App Purchases

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Securely record your thoughts and memories in a private digital journal. Create personalized entries and protect them with a passcode for peace of mind. Start your daily journaling habit with this easy-to-use application.

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Purple Diary: Journal & Lock

Purple Diary: Journal & Lock

Purple Diary: Journal & Lock

Daily Mood Tracker & Planner

This app allows you to document your life through writing, adding photos, and tracking your daily mood. You can customize its appearance, organize entries with tags, and secure your private thoughts with a password lock. It's designed to be an intuitive digital journal for personal reflection and memory keeping.

Daily journaling with text and photosMood tracking for emotional awarenessCustomizable themes and appearance

free with in-app purchases

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Text Diary - Journal Notebook

Text Diary - Journal Notebook

Text Diary - Journal Notebook

Journal Diary Notebook, Habit

A free and simple text-based journaling app that allows unlimited entries. Organize your thoughts with folders, colors, and tags, and easily search or filter your past entries. Enjoy a comfortable user experience with quick startup and dark mode.

Unlimited daily diary entriesOrganize by folder, color, tagSearchable diary entries

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Secret Diary : with lock

Secret Diary : with lock

Secret Diary : with lock

Diary for Secret -Mood Tracker

Securely record your daily thoughts, memories, and secrets. This app allows you to add photos and track your moods, all protected by a passcode. Personalize your journal with themes and easily search past entries.

Save memories, notes, and ideasAdd photos and mood emojisUnlimited photo storage

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Journal Today: A Private Diary

Journal Today: A Private Diary

Journal Today: A Private Diary

Mood Tracker & Gratitude Habit

Easily record your thoughts, memories, and moods in a private digital journal. Organize entries with tags and photos, and keep your private thoughts secure with passcode and Face ID protection. Sync across all your devices for seamless access.

Timeline of entriesCalendar viewAdd photos to entries

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Simple Daily Diary

Simple Daily Diary

Simple Daily Diary

Easiest way to journal

Capture your everyday moments with a fast, easy, and beautifully designed journaling app. Add custom titles, personalize with themes, and easily find past entries with smart search. Sync across devices and enjoy local backups for peace of mind.

Add custom titles to entries20+ handpicked color themesSmart search by date or keywords

free with in-app purchases

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My diary - Secret Journal

My diary - Secret Journal

My diary - Secret Journal

Diary with password

This application serves as a secure digital journal for recording thoughts, emotions, and life events. It offers features like password protection, image attachments, and a word cloud visualization to help users express themselves and reflect on their experiences.

Password protectionImage attachmentsPDF export

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My Daily Diary ‎

My Daily Diary ‎

My Daily Diary ‎

Private Journal with lock

This app offers a private and flexible journaling experience. Track your mood, dreams, or experiences with customizable entries. Secure your thoughts with a built-in lock system for ultimate privacy.

Private journalingMood trackingCustomizable entries

free with in-app purchases

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