Best My journal alternatives: apps like My journal โ€ข diary with lock

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Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like My journal or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to My journal

Journal-Diary with password#1

Journal-Diary with password by Olufemi Adedire

Secure journal with lock
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
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.

Daily Journal+#3

Daily Journal+ by WALABOK LLC

Diary with lock & Photos
Worth Considering
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
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.

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Purple Diary: Journal & Lock
Purple Diary: Journal & Lock
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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.

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Secret Diary : with lock
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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.

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Journal Today: A Private Diary
Journal Today: A Private Diary
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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.

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Simple Daily Diary
Simple Daily Diary
Simple Daily Diary
Easiest way to journal
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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
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My diary - Secret Journal
My diary - Secret Journal
My diary - Secret Journal
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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 โ€Ž
My Daily Diary โ€Ž
My Daily Diary โ€Ž
Private Journal with lock
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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.

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