Best Simple Journaling Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated October 2026

With an average user rating of 4.6★, the simple journaling category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 249+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Simple Journaling Apps (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple JournalingSimple JournalingFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
2Quick Journal: just writeQuick Journal: just writeFree4.7★ (24)NoNoSep 2026
3Notebook - Diary & Journal AppNotebook - Diary & Journal AppFree4.7★ (14K)YesYesOct 2026
4Being - Simple JournalingBeing - Simple JournalingFree—NoNoMay 2026
5Quick Daily JournalQuick Daily JournalFree4.3★ (6)NoYesJul 2026
6Reflekta - Simple JournalingReflekta - Simple JournalingFree—NoNoMay 2026
7My Diary - Journal with LockMy Diary - Journal with LockFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesOct 2026
8Reverie: Your Private JournalReverie: Your Private JournalFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Simple Journaling

Simple Journaling#1

Simple Journaling by Jayden Dirksen

Clarity through journaling
Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
5.0(1 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app offers a clean, distraction-free space for daily reflection and gratitude tracking. It helps users understand themselves better by visualizing emotional patterns and providing insights into writing habits. Features include mood tracking, search, and weekly goals.

Quick Journal: just write#2

Quick Journal: just write by Charlie Deets

Simple, easy and customizable
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7(24 ratings)
Free
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This app offers a straightforward journaling experience with extensive customization options. Personalize themes, fonts, icons, and layouts to create your ideal digital notebook. Widgets and draft saving features enhance usability for daily reflection.

Notebook - Diary & Journal App#3

Notebook - Diary & Journal App by Koji Ito

A diary that flips like a book
Worth Considering
📊 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
  • 👍 Organized by date

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or glitches
  • 🚫 Unable to insert photos or attachments
  • 🚫 Limited formatting options
  • 🚫 No cloud sync or backup
  • 🚫 Not compatible with iPad

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FAQ about Simple Journaling

What are the best simple journaling apps for iPhone?
Simple Journaling tops our simple journaling apps ranking as of October 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 1 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top simple journaling apps we rank are free to download, including Simple Journaling and Quick Journal: just write.
Simple Journaling has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 249+ simple journaling apps on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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