Best apps like Nikki

28+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Tenna Churiki

Nikki is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 28+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Nikki

#1

Zen - Daily Diary Journal by Ryunosuke Nagase

Private Minimal Journaling App

Editor's Choice

4.3(3 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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This minimal journaling app helps you build a daily habit of recording your thoughts and experiences. It offers a simple, line-by-line entry system, calendar synchronization, and security features like password and biometric unlock. Organize entries with tags for easy retrieval.

#2

Shopper's Note by Kenji Minoshima

Daily Shopping Support

Strong Contender

3.0(1 ratings)

FreeAdsIn-App Purchases

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Manage your shopping lists, compare prices across stores, and track monthly expenses. This app helps organize items by category, set purchase reminders, and store location details for easy navigation. It also allows for data backup and transfer to other devices.

#3

HAIR STUDIO THREE NINE by Takumi Nishiyama

Worth Considering

0.0(0 ratings)

Free

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Daily calendar diary

Daily calendar diary

Daily calendar diary

Reflect the emotion of the day

Easily record your daily emotions and events with a simple tap-based interface. Reflect the feeling of each day on a visual calendar. This app offers a straightforward way to maintain a continuous diary.

Tap-based diary entryEmoji emotion reflectionVisual calendar display

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PETAKO - Cute calendar app

PETAKO - Cute calendar app

PETAKO - Cute calendar app

Also record notes and diaries

Manage your daily schedule with a fun and intuitive sticker-based calendar. Easily register appointments, add notes, and receive reminders to stay organized. Decorate your calendar with over 850 cute stickers and personalize your experience with custom themes and multiple calendars.

Sticker-based schedule registrationOver 850 customizable stickersEvent reminders and notifications

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Photo Diary: Journal with lock

Photo Diary: Journal with lock

Photo Diary: Journal with lock

Private diary, journaling app

This app allows you to create a private journal with photos, thoughts, and daily moments. It offers a simple, offline experience with customizable themes, fonts, and a secure passcode lock. You can also sync your entries to Google Drive for backup and cross-device access.

Photo diary with editorPassword lock for privacyOffline journaling

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Private diary app.

This app allows you to journal, track books and movies, and organize ideas using multiple notebooks. It offers automatic iCloud syncing for seamless access across devices and supports image attachments. Organize your life's moments and information effortlessly.

Multiple notebooks for different themesBook tracking with information retrievalMovie recording and search

free with in-app purchases

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保活アプリ『きっと』- 保育園探しをラクに

保活アプリ『きっと』- 保育園探しをラクに

by Suzuki Creative

This app simplifies the process of finding a nursery in Tokyo. It provides a map view with walking times, contact information, and allows users to save favorites and add notes for easy comparison.

Nursery mapping with walking timesDirect call and address displayMemo registration for visits

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Momently - Journal / Diary

Momently - Journal / Diary

Momently - Journal / Diary

Store your moments privately

This private journaling app helps you capture, organize, and relive your most meaningful memories. It offers features like organizing moments into trips, mapping visited places, and tagging memories for easy retrieval. Enjoy a secure, ad-free experience with options to import and export your data.

Organize moments into trips with cover photosMap of visited places to rediscover memoriesTag memories and group them into stories

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Simple Short Diary

Simple Short Diary

Simple Short Diary

Record every day with icons

A straightforward journaling app that encourages brief daily entries using single words and icons. It aims to make recording your day easy and sustainable, serving as a companion to enrich your experiences.

Single-word daily entriesIcon-based recordingEasy and quick to use

free with in-app purchases

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