Best Simple Journals Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.9 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

From beginner-friendly picks to power-user tools, our simple journals list covers 250+ iPhone apps updated through August 2026. Compare ratings, prices, and screenshots in one place.

Compare top Simple Journals 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
3Simple Diary - Daily JournalSimple Diary - Daily JournalFree4.7★ (906)YesYesAug 2026
4Simple JournalsSimple JournalsFreeNoYesMay 2026
5DailyBean - simplest journalDailyBean - simplest journalFree4.8★ (70K)YesYesAug 2026
6Simple Journal • Daily DiarySimple Journal • Daily DiaryFree5.0★ (1)NoYesAug 2026
7Calday — Simple Daily JournalCalday — Simple Daily JournalFreeNoYesMay 2026
8One - Simple JournalOne - Simple JournalFree5.0★ (2)NoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Simple Journals

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
Simple Diary - Daily Journal#3

Simple Diary - Daily Journal by Komorebi Inc.

Simple photo journal with lock
Worth Considering
🌟 Lifestyle
4.7😊(906 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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This app provides a simple and convenient way to journal your thoughts and experiences. It allows you to add images, secure your entries with a passcode, and customize the app's appearance. Data backup and search functions ensure your memories are safe and easily accessible.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple and easy to use
  • 📷 Ability to add photos
  • 🔒 Password protection
  • 🗓️ Organized by calendar view

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or freezes
  • 📁 Limited photo upload capacity
  • 💰 Paywall for some features

More Simple Journals apps to explore

4
Simple Journals
Simple Journals
Simple Journals
Simple Journal, write, publish
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
5
DailyBean - simplest journal
DailyBean - simplest journal
DailyBean - simplest journal
Mood tracker, daily log, diary
Free

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

Record in secondsFully customizable icons and blocksDecorate with themes
🌟 Lifestyle
(70K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
Simple Journal • Daily Diary
One-minute daily journal
Free

A minimalist daily journaling app designed for effortless reflection. Focus on writing without distractions like titles, templates, or ads. Easily track your thoughts and memories with a simple, one-page-per-day format.

No titles, autosaveOne page per dayCalendar view for past entries
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
free with in-app purchases
7
Calday — Simple Daily Journal
Calday — Simple Daily Journal
Calday — Simple Daily Journal
Write and reflect, simply
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
8
One - Simple Journal
One - Simple Journal
One - Simple Journal
One sentence a day. That’s it.
Free

This app simplifies journaling by requiring only one sentence per day. It's designed for beginners and busy individuals, offering a calm and focused space to capture daily thoughts and build a reflective habit effortlessly.

One sentence daily entryEffortless habit buildingNo overwhelm or distractions
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
freemium
9
DayLog - Simple Journal
DayLog - Simple Journal
DayLog - Simple Journal
Fast, simple daily logging
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
10
SimpleDot – Minimalist Journal
SimpleDot – Minimalist Journal
SimpleDot – Minimalist Journal
Your private daily journal.
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
Simple Journaling
Simple Journaling
Simple Journaling
Clarity through journaling
Free

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.

Distraction-free journalingDaily gratitude trackingMood tracking and trend visualization
📊 Productivity
(1)
freemium
12
Skrive - Simple Journal
Skrive - Simple Journal
Skrive - Simple Journal
Private, encrypted journal
Free

A straightforward and secure journaling app focused on daily writing. It offers a clean interface with no distractions, allowing users to easily record thoughts and memories. Entries are encrypted and can be exported as plain text.

One entry per dayPlain text writingClean interface
📊 Productivity
(2)
freemium
13
MUJO: Simple Bullet Journal
MUJO: Simple Bullet Journal
MUJO: Simple Bullet Journal
Mindful Journaling Made Simple
Free

This app offers a straightforward approach to daily bullet journaling, helping users cultivate mindfulness, track emotions, and set personal goals. It provides guided prompts and reminders to encourage consistent reflection and personal growth.

Simple and intuitive interfaceGuided journaling promptsDaily reminders and streak tracking
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
freemium
14
Simple Journal: Private Diary
Simple Journal: Private Diary
Simple Journal: Private Diary
Locked, No Ads, Mental Health
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
15
Simple Log - Journal Diary Log
Simple Log - Journal Diary Log
Simple Log - Journal Diary Log
Track, keep memories, record
Free

This app allows you to easily track and record daily moments, habits, and routines. Document reflections, manage business logs, or keep a hobby journal with features like templates, image/audio attachments, and cloud backup.

Template-based entriesImage and audio attachmentsDate, time, and location stamping
🌟 Lifestyle
(2)
freemium
16
Being - Simple Journaling
Being - Simple Journaling
Being - Simple Journaling
by Michael Caesario
Free

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.

Private journalingAttach photosTrack 12 moods
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free
17
Easlo Journal
Easlo Journal
Easlo Journal
Simple, Intuitive, Yours
Free

This app offers a simple and intuitive journaling experience to help users reflect and organize their thoughts. It provides unlimited entries, customizable templates, and iCloud synchronization for seamless use across devices.

Unlimited journal entriesCustomizable templatesiCloud synchronization
💪 Health & Fitness
(5)
free
18
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
19
Simple Work Journal-Daily Log
Simple Work Journal-Daily Log
Simple Work Journal-Daily Log
Build reflection habits & grow
Free

This app helps busy professionals build reflection habits with daily work journaling. Use simple templates to record what went well, areas for improvement, and action items, enhancing work performance in just three minutes a day.

Daily reflection templatesSearch and filter entriesIntuitive timeline view
💼 Business
(2)
free with in-app purchases
20
Reflekta - Simple Journaling
Reflekta - Simple Journaling
Reflekta - Simple Journaling
Inspire self growth
Free
💪 Health & Fitness
(0)

FAQ about Simple Journals

What are the best simple journals apps for iPhone?
Diary With Password tops our simple journals apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 27K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top simple journals apps we rank are free to download, including Diary With Password and Notebook - Diary & Journal App.
Diary With Password has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ simple journals 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.