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Best Free Diary Journal Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

Looking for free free diary journal apps? 20 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top Free Diary Journal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Diary With PasswordDiary With PasswordFree4.7★ (27K)NoYesAug 2026
2Notebook - Diary & Journal AppNotebook - Diary & Journal AppFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesAug 2026
3Day One: Daily Journal & DiaryDay One: Daily Journal & DiaryFree4.8★ (118K)NoYesAug 2026
4JournalJournalFree4.8★ (231K)NoNoAug 2026
5Simple Diary, Journal, NotesSimple Diary, Journal, NotesFree4.8★ (172)YesNoAug 2026
6Sweet Diary - Daily JournalSweet Diary - Daily JournalFree—YesNoMay 2026
7Diary with Lock: Diary JournalDiary with Lock: Diary JournalFree4.9★ (901)NoNoAug 2026
8Secret Diary With PasscodeSecret Diary With PasscodeFree4.6★ (8.1K)YesNoAug 2026

Top Picks for Free Diary Journal

Diary With Password#1

Diary With Password by 帆 杨

No Ads Journal Diary Notebook
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(27K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a private digital space to record daily thoughts, emotions, and life events. It offers robust security features like password and biometric locks, alongside tools for organizing, searching, and exporting your entries. Enjoy a customizable and ad-free journaling experience.

What We Love

  • 💻 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 📝 Customizable fonts and layout
  • ⏱️ Time stamp feature

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Difficulty finding/accessing past entries
  • 🖼️ No image/media support
  • 🔄 Lack of syncing across devices
Notebook - Diary & Journal App#2

Notebook - Diary & Journal App by Koji Ito

A diary that flips like a book
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(14K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a natural journaling experience by organizing daily notes on a single page, allowing you to flip through your entries like a physical book. It prioritizes simplicity, security with passcode locks, and seamless iCloud synchronization for easy access across devices.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 💡 Convenient for journaling and note-taking
  • 🚀 Smooth and responsive

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
  • 🚫 Limited formatting options
Day One: Daily Journal & Diary#3

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary by Bloom Built Inc

Private Gratitude Journaling
Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(118K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#94in 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

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Subscription model for premium features
  • 🗓️ Issues with syncing and data loss
  • 🖌️ Limited customization options

More Free Diary Journal apps to explore

4
Journal
Journal
Journal
Reflect on life’s moments
Free

Capture and reflect on life's moments with rich media like photos, videos, and audio. Intelligent suggestions and prompts help you start writing, while multiple journals and goal tracking support a consistent practice. Sync across devices for seamless access.

Journaling suggestions and promptsRich media attachments (photos, video, audio)Handwriting and sketching support
💪 Health & Fitness
(231K)
free
5
Simple Diary, Journal, Notes
Simple Diary, Journal, Notes
Simple Diary, Journal, Notes
Simple and cool diary app
Free

This app offers a straightforward and aesthetically pleasing way to maintain a daily journal. Designed for users seeking simplicity, it avoids complex settings for an intuitive and stress-free journaling experience.

Simple daily diary keepingEasy-to-use interfaceBeautiful and clean design
🔧 Utilities
(172)
ad-supported
6
Sweet Diary - Daily Journal
Sweet Diary - Daily Journal
Sweet Diary - Daily Journal
Daily Diary Journal With Lock
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
7
Diary with Lock: Diary Journal
Diary with Lock: Diary Journal
Diary with Lock: Diary Journal
Daily Diary & Mood Tracker
Free

Securely record daily thoughts, feelings, and memories with a customizable, password-protected digital journal. Enhance entries with photos, audio, and a mood tracker to understand your emotional journey. Offers prompts and themes for inspiration and organization.

Password and Face ID protectionMultimedia entries (photos, audio)Mood tracking calendar
🌟 Lifestyle
(901)
free
8
Secret Diary With Passcode
Secret Diary With Passcode
Secret Diary With Passcode
Secret diary
Free

This app provides a secure and user-friendly platform to record your daily life, emotions, and secrets. It offers features like password protection, mood selection, and photo attachments to help you preserve your memories privately.

Password protectionAdd photos to entriesSelect moods for entries
🌟 Lifestyle
(8.1K)
free with in-app purchases
9
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
🌟 Lifestyle
(6)
ad-supported
10
My Diary - Journal with Lock
My Diary - Journal with Lock
My Diary - Journal with Lock
Journaling Diary with password
Free

This app offers a secure and personalized digital journal for recording daily thoughts, memories, and emotions. Enhance entries with photos, themes, and mood tracking. It's designed to support mental well-being by providing a private space for self-reflection and emotional processing.

Password-protected diaryAdd photos and drawingsCustomizable themes and backgrounds
🌟 Lifestyle
(28K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Diarium Journal: Private Diary
Diarium Journal: Private Diary
Diarium Journal: Private Diary
Daily Mood & Travel Notes
Free

Capture and organize your life's moments with a feature-rich journaling app. Securely store memories, attach media, and receive daily prompts. Enjoy cross-platform syncing and robust export options for a comprehensive digital diary.

Cloud Sync across devicesDaily writing remindersAttach photos, audio, and files
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.9K)
freemium
12
Diary - Journal with password
Diary - Journal with password
Diary - Journal with password
Beautiful diary with password
Free

This app provides a secure and beautiful space to record your thoughts, plans, and life moments. Protect your entries with a password and enjoy a customizable interface with features like image support and PDF export.

Password protection with PINAdd/edit/remove imagesSearch functionality
🌟 Lifestyle
(1.7K)
free with in-app purchases
13
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
One-minute daily journal
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
My Diary - Journal & Notes
My Diary - Journal & Notes
My Diary - Journal & Notes
Secret Diary, Reminders & Lock
Free

Capture thoughts, memories, and daily moments with a private and creative journaling app. Organize ideas, track moods, and enrich entries with rich text, images, and voice notes. Upgrade for unlimited features and an ad-free experience.

Rich text formattingAdd images and voice notesMood tracking
📊 Productivity
(30)
free with in-app purchases
15
Dear Diary - Minimal Journal
Dear Diary - Minimal Journal
Dear Diary - Minimal Journal
Reflect, write, feel better
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
Journal - TalkToYou
Journal - TalkToYou
Journal - TalkToYou
Talk to your diary
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
17
SnapWrite: Journal & PDF
SnapWrite: Journal & PDF
SnapWrite: Journal & PDF
Sticky Note Calendar Notebook
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
18
Dear Diary: My Private Journal
Dear Diary: My Private Journal
Dear Diary: My Private Journal
A Journal Just for You
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
19
Munra: Private Diary & Journal
Munra: Private Diary & Journal
Munra: Private Diary & Journal
Daily Journal & Mood Tracker
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
20
Diary - Daily journal
Diary - Daily journal
Diary - Daily journal
Private journal & Mood tracker
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)

FAQ about Free Diary Journal

What are the best free diary journal apps for iPhone?
Diary With Password tops our free diary journal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Diary With Password has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ free diary journal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app functions as a private digital journal, allowing you to log daily thoughts, emotions, and life events. It provides a secure space to record your experiences and reflect on them later.
Your diary entries are protected by a password, pattern lock, Touch ID, or Face ID, depending on your device's hardware support. This ensures that only you can access your personal writings.