Best Simple Journaling Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.7 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated November 2026

With an average user rating of 4.7★, 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 (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Simple JournalingSimple JournalingFree5.0★ (1)NoYesJul 2026
2Being - Simple JournalingBeing - Simple JournalingFree—NoNoMay 2026
3Reflekta - Simple JournalingReflekta - Simple JournalingFree—NoNoMay 2026
4Quick Journal: just writeQuick Journal: just writeFree4.7★ (24)NoNoOct 2026
5Reflectly - Journal & AI DiaryReflectly - Journal & AI DiaryFree4.6★ (82K)NoYesNov 2026
6My Diary - Journal with LockMy Diary - Journal with LockFree4.7★ (28K)YesYesNov 2026
7Lunita: AI JournalingLunita: AI JournalingFree—NoYesNov 2026
8Just Journal - journaling appJust Journal - journaling appFree—NoYesOct 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.

0.0(0 ratings)
Free
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This app provides a private and secure space to record your daily thoughts, feelings, and moods. It offers features like photo attachments, mood tracking, and categorization to make journaling a therapeutic self-care habit. Secure your entries with password and biometric locks.

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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 November 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 Being - Simple Journaling.
Simple Journaling has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ simple journaling apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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