Best Daily Notes Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.3 avg rating
19 free apps
Updated November 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our daily notes list covers 249+ iPhone apps updated through November 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Daily Notes Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1DAILY NOTE - Day Note, DiaryDAILY NOTE - Day Note, DiaryFree4.6★ (310)YesYesNov 2026
2Daily Notes Planner 2Daily Notes Planner 2Free4.4★ (354)NoYesNov 2026
3Day One: Daily Journal & DiaryDay One: Daily Journal & DiaryFree4.8★ (119K)NoYesNov 2026
4Weekly Planner - Diary, NotesWeekly Planner - Diary, NotesFree4.7★ (16K)NoYesNov 2026
5Daily NotesDaily NotesFree4.7★ (144)NoNoNov 2026
6Daily Notes PlannerDaily Notes PlannerFree3.2★ (10)NoYesOct 2026
7Minimal diary: Daily NotesMinimal diary: Daily NotesFree—NoYesJun 2026
8Microsoft OneNoteMicrosoft OneNoteFree4.7★ (1.1M)NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Daily Notes

4.6😊(310 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Capture your daily thoughts and memories with this digital journal. Easily write entries, add photos, and customize your experience with various themes. Organize and find your notes effortlessly through calendar views and search.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
  • 📅 Useful calendar view and date tracking
  • 🔒 Secure with password protection
  • 🖼️ Ability to add photos to entries
  • 💻 Seamless cross-device usage

Room to Improve

  • 📢 Excessive advertisements
  • 🔍 Limited search functionality
  • 🔖 Inability to create multiple entries per day
  • 🔄 Lack of automatic backup/sync options
  • 🖍️ Limited customization options for text formatting
Daily Notes Planner 2#2

Daily Notes Planner 2 by 5th & 7th LLC

Simplest Calendar Notes Ever
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.4😐(354 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a straightforward way to jot down notes for any date, organize them with folders, or use a single page for temporary thoughts. It prioritizes simplicity, privacy, and ease of access, with optional iCloud sync for cross-device access.

What We Love

  • 👍 Easy to use and simple
  • 🚀 Amazing search functionality
  • 👍 Great for note-taking and organization
  • 👍 Minimal and no-nonsense design
  • 👍 Well-made and reliable
  • 👍 Good for daily logs and journaling
  • 🔒 Password/fingerprint/Face ID security
  • 👍 Syncs with iCloud
  • 👍 Saves notes by date
  • 👍 Can reference past notes easily

Room to Improve

  • 💸 Limited free version (10 days/notes)
  • 🐛 Crashing issues reported
  • 🐛 Sync issues between devices
  • 🐛 Data not loading to MacBook
  • 🐛 Glitchy sync
  • 🐛 Does not save all notes/folders
  • 🐛 No landscape mode on iPad
  • 🐛 Keyboard covers typing area
  • 🐛 No way to print notes on PC
  • 🐛 Free version is essentially useless
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary#3

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary by Bloom Built Inc

Private Gratitude Journaling
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(119K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#97in Health & Fitness
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Record your life with a private digital journal. Securely save text, photos, audio, and video. Features include reminders, prompts, and automatic data import to help you stay consistent and reminisce.

What We Love

  • 💻 Excellent journaling app
  • 🗓️ Ability to create multiple journals
  • 🎨 Customizable journal templates
  • 🔍 Powerful search and filtering
  • 🗺️ Location and weather tracking
  • 🔒 Secure and private
  • 🤖 Voice recording and transcription
  • 📚 Ability to print journal books
  • 🧠 Helps with mental health and personal growth

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model for premium features
  • 🗓️ Issues with syncing and data loss
  • 🖌️ Limited customization options
  • 🔍 Clunky search and navigation
  • 🐛 Bugs and crashes
  • 🗣️ Poor customer support

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FAQ about Daily Notes

What are the best daily notes apps for iPhone?
DAILY NOTE - Day Note, Diary tops our daily notes apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 310 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top daily notes apps we rank are free to download, including DAILY NOTE - Day Note, Diary and Daily Notes Planner 2.
DAILY NOTE - Day Note, Diary shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ daily notes apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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