Best apps like Square Journal

57+ similar apps compared and reviewed

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10 free apps
Updated July 2026

Whether you want more options like Square Journal or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 57+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Square Journal

Poppy Positivity Journal#1

Poppy Positivity Journal by Matthew Orourke

Capture your positive moments
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
3.5(2 ratings)
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This app helps you focus on the good in your life by providing a space to record positive moments. You can add entries with text, dates, and images, organize them into collections, and mark favorites. It encourages mindfulness and helps shift focus away from negativity.

Afterthought Journal#2

Afterthought Journal by Seamount Games LLC

Photos, Text, Memories
Strong Contender
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
5.0(10 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Effortlessly capture your daily moments with photos and text in a private, personal feed. Stay motivated with streaks and easily revisit cherished memories. Secure your entries with passcode and Face ID protection.

Mindtone#3

Mindtone by Cool Bytes Lab Boguslaw Parol

Create personal meditations
Worth Considering
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
4.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Design custom guided meditations and affirmations using your own voice or audio files. Enhance your creations with background music, sound effects, and flexible editing tools for a personalized mindfulness experience.

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Introspection App
Introspection App
Introspection App
The Contemporary Journal App!
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This app offers a modern approach to journaling by using your voice to capture thoughts and emotions. It employs advanced voice-to-text and AI analysis to track your emotional well-being over time, providing insights to improve your lifestyle. Enjoy personalized GIFs with each reflection.

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Remember That Place
Remember That Place
Remember That Place
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Inspirational Quotesยฐ
Daily Quote, Music, Vibrations
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Retrospect - Smart Journal
Retrospect - Smart Journal
Retrospect - Smart Journal
by Lowell Pence
Free

This app offers a private and straightforward method for recording your thoughts, locations, and moods. It allows for daily reflection and helps you make informed future decisions by reviewing your life experiences from various perspectives. Your data is securely stored on your device and backed up to iCloud.

Private journalingMood trackingLocation logging
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NodeDa Delicioso
NodeDa Delicioso
NodeDa Delicioso
Cook Some Happy
Free

This app offers a complete culinary experience, from discovering and customizing recipes to smart meal planning and helpful cooking tools. Share your creations with a community of food lovers and make every meal memorable.

Recipe creation and customizationSmart meal planningCooking tools (converter, timer)
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(3)
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Affirmations - Live Positive
Affirmations - Live Positive
Affirmations - Live Positive
I am, affirmations for you
Free

This app provides daily positive affirmations to help build self-empowerment and shift negative thought patterns. It offers various categories and customizable themes, with daily reminders and a favorites feature to manage impactful messages.

10+ affirmation categories10+ customizable themesDaily reminder notifications
๐ŸŒŸ Lifestyle
(18)
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Text Diary - Journal Notebook
Text Diary - Journal Notebook
Text Diary - Journal Notebook
Journal Diary Notebook, Habit
Free

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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(6)
ad-supported