Best Simple Journal alternatives: apps like Simple Journal - Nitch

18+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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Updated October 2026

Simple Journal is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 18+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

Top Alternatives to Simple Journal

Every Year Calendar#2

Every Year Calendar by Parker Ehret

Countdown and Event Reminders
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.9(42 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This perennial calendar app helps you track important dates like birthdays, anniversaries, and holidays. It provides countdowns to upcoming events and sends timely notifications so you never miss a special occasion. Customize your experience with unique themes and icons.

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Petersen's Hunting Magazine
Petersen's Hunting Magazine
Petersen's Hunting Magazine
The leading hunting authority.
Free

Access in-depth articles on big-game and adventure hunting. Discover tips for ethical hunting, explore gear reviews, and get insider information from experts. Stay updated on conservation and land access issues.

Big-game and adventure hunting coverageEthical hunting tipsWildlife conservation updates
🌟 Lifestyle
(53)
free with in-app purchases
5
Aware: Daily Bullet Journal
Aware: Daily Bullet Journal
Aware: Daily Bullet Journal
Live Mindfully, Achieve More
Free

This app helps you organize your life by combining mindfulness and productivity. Track your mood, habits, and to-dos, while also practicing gratitude and using guided journaling prompts. Unlock premium features for unlimited tasks and lists.

Mood and habit trackingGratitude journalingTo-do and event planning
🌟 Lifestyle
(61)
free with in-app purchases
6
proSmart
proSmart
proSmart
by Pro Smart
Free

Control and monitor all your home's electrical devices remotely via the internet. Automate appliances, set custom schedules, and optimize energy usage to save up to 30% on electricity bills. Receive real-time status updates and temperature monitoring for a smarter home.

Remote device controlCustomizable schedulesReal-time temperature monitoring
🌟 Lifestyle
(3)
free
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Bible Verses Daily†
Bible Verses Daily†
Bible Verses Daily†
Inspire Reflect with Scripture
Free

Receive daily inspiration with curated Bible verses delivered to your device. Explore various topics, save your favorites, and share uplifting scripture with friends. Customize the look with different background colors.

Verse of the DayExplore topics from NIV BibleSave favorite verses
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
ad-supported
8
Canopi - Memorable Moments
Canopi - Memorable Moments
Canopi - Memorable Moments
Memorable Events with Friends
Free

Easily share and organize memories with friends for any occasion. Create shared collections for trips, anniversaries, or parties, and invite others to contribute notes, photos, websites, and maps.

Create shared collectionsAdd notes, photos, and linksInclude maps and websites
🌟 Lifestyle
(16)
free
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Daily Journal+
Daily Journal+
Daily Journal+
Diary with lock & Photos
Free

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.

Add photos to entriesTrack mood with chartsAssign emojis to notes
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free with in-app purchases
10
Cozy Fire: Bonfire Wallpapers
Cozy Fire: Bonfire Wallpapers
Cozy Fire: Bonfire Wallpapers
Relaxing Fireplace Flame 4K+
Free

Transform your device into a cozy retreat with realistic HD fire wallpapers and crackling sounds. Enhance relaxation, improve sleep, or create a romantic ambiance with various fireplace and campfire scenes.

Over 30 HD fire wallpapersRealistic crackling fire soundsNight light mode for sleep
🌟 Lifestyle
(6)
free with in-app purchases