Best Day 1 Journal Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you're new to day 1 journal or looking for an upgrade, our curated collection of 249+ iOS apps has something for everyone. Each app is reviewed and rated by real users, helping you make an informed decision.

Compare top Day 1 Journal Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Day One: Daily Journal & DiaryDay One: Daily Journal & DiaryFree4.8★ (119K)NoYesNov 2026
21Day Journal1Day JournalFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Day 1.Day 1.Free—NoYesAug 2026
4Micro Journal: One Line a DayMicro Journal: One Line a DayFree—NoYesNov 2026
5MicroLog - One Line a DayMicroLog - One Line a DayFree——NoJul 2026
6Simple Diary - Daily JournalSimple Diary - Daily JournalFree4.8★ (909)YesYesNov 2026
7One Line A Day: 365 JournalOne Line A Day: 365 JournalFree—NoYesOct 2026
8DayLine — One Line JournalDayLine — One Line JournalFree—NoYesNov 2026

Top Picks for Day 1 Journal

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary#1

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary by Bloom Built Inc

Private Gratitude Journaling
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(119K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#90in Health & Fitness
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This app helps you record your life with text, photos, video, and audio. It offers features like daily prompts, reminders, and integrations to make journaling easy and private. Revisit memories with its 'On This Day' feature and organize entries with tags and search.

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 Day 1 Journal

What are the best day 1 journal apps for iPhone?
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary tops our day 1 journal apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 119K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top day 1 journal apps we rank are free to download, including Day One: Daily Journal & Diary and 1Day Journal.
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ day 1 journal apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.