Best Umbrella Journal Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

3.5 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated August 2026

With an average user rating of 3.5★, the umbrella journal category is one of the App Store's strongest. Browse all 250+ apps we track, sorted so the most loved ones surface first.

Compare top Umbrella Journal Apps (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Umbrella Journal : Smart CBTUmbrella Journal : Smart CBTFree was $4.993.0★ (2)NoYesMay 2026
2Day One: Daily Journal & DiaryDay One: Daily Journal & DiaryFree4.8★ (118K)NoYesSep 2026
3Journal 365Journal 365FreeYesYesMay 2026
4EZ2 JournalEZ2 JournalFreeNoYesMay 2026
5Journal - From Me CompanionJournal - From Me CompanionFreeNoYesAug 2026
6Zero - A Pure Design Journal And NoteZero - A Pure Design Journal And NoteFree4.5★ (32)NoYesMay 2026
7Arc JournalArc JournalFreeNoNoJun 2026
8Fern: ADHD Journal & DiaryFern: ADHD Journal & DiaryFreeNoYesAug 2026

Top Picks for Umbrella Journal

Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT#1

Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT by Umbrella Journal Inc

Journaling, Habits & CBT
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
3.0(2 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you build consistent habits and manage your mental well-being using CBT techniques and a focus timer. It offers guided journaling, emotion insights, and ADHD-friendly flows to support personal growth and reduce overthinking.

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary#2

Day One: Daily Journal & Diary by Bloom Built Inc

Private Gratitude Journaling
Strong Contender
💪 Health & Fitness
4.8😊(118K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#75in 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 Umbrella Journal apps to explore

4
EZ2 Journal
EZ2 Journal
EZ2 Journal
Journaling made easy
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
5
Journal - From Me Companion
Journal - From Me Companion
Journal - From Me Companion
Typed journal companion
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
6
Zero - A Pure Design Journal And Note
Zero - A Pure Design Journal And Note
Zero - A Pure Design Journal And Note
by 素琼 曹
Free

This app offers a minimalist journaling experience with features like a timeline view, photo wall, and secure password protection. Customize your journal with various themes and font sizes, and set reminders to ensure you never miss an entry. VIP features include photo backup and export options.

Timeline journal viewPhoto wall displayFingerprint & passcode lock
🌟 Lifestyle
(32)
free with in-app purchases
7
Arc Journal
Arc Journal
Arc Journal
Keep memories that matter
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
8
Fern: ADHD Journal & Diary
Fern: ADHD Journal & Diary
Fern: ADHD Journal & Diary
Private mindful journaling
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
9
Chat Diary - AI Life Journal
Chat Diary - AI Life Journal
Chat Diary - AI Life Journal
Turn moments into diaries
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
10
Kartka Journal
Kartka Journal
Kartka Journal
Journal that feels like paper
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
11
My journal • diary with lock
My journal • diary with lock
My journal • diary with lock
private, daily notes with lock
Free

Securely record your daily thoughts, memories, and emotions in a private digital space. This app offers a minimalist interface, PIN code protection, and customizable reminders to encourage consistent journaling. Personalize your experience with custom icons and colors.

Private and secure diary entriesPIN code protectionSimplified daily journaling
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
free with in-app purchases
12
Notece Journal
Notece Journal
Notece Journal
Make your thoughts clear
Free

This app provides a structured journaling experience based on CBT and Gestalt principles. It uses a card system to help users reflect on events, thoughts, and feelings, fostering emotional recognition and new perspectives. Entries can be organized by life areas, people, or tags for easy retrieval.

CBT and Gestalt-based journalingStructured thought cards (Event, Thought, Feeling, Concern, Comment)Organize entries by life areas, people, and tags
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
free
13
Prilog: Private Journal Diary
Prilog: Private Journal Diary
Prilog: Private Journal Diary
On-device. Encrypted. Yours.
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
14
G-Journal
G-Journal
G-Journal
Keep journal in GoogleCalendar
Free

This app turns your Google Calendar into a personal journal. Easily log entries, categorize them by color, and access your journal from any device. Your data is securely linked to your Google account.

Journal entries in Google CalendarAutomatic calendar creationColor-coded categorization
🌟 Lifestyle
(1)
ad-supported
15
Inklings Journal
Inklings Journal
Inklings Journal
Write one line a day
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
16
Dear Universe Journal
Dear Universe Journal
Dear Universe Journal
Manifest your dream life
Free
📊 Productivity
(0)
17
Mirror Journal 2
Mirror Journal 2
Mirror Journal 2
by Andrew Rodebaugh
Free
🔧 Utilities
(0)
18
OPUS ONE SMART UMBRELLA JONAS
OPUS ONE SMART UMBRELLA JONAS
OPUS ONE SMART UMBRELLA JONAS
by OPUS ONE INC.
Free

This app syncs weather data to a smart umbrella, alerting you to rainy days. It also helps you locate your umbrella or phone via Bluetooth and provides call/message notifications.

Weather alerts for rainy daysBluetooth connection trackingLost umbrella reminder
☀️ Weather
(0)
free
19
Diary & Journal with Lock
Diary & Journal with Lock
Diary & Journal with Lock
Simple diary with password
Free
🌟 Lifestyle
(0)
20
Comic Day - Daily Art Journal
Comic Day - Daily Art Journal
Comic Day - Daily Art Journal
Your art journal, in panels
Free
🎬 Entertainment
(0)

FAQ about Umbrella Journal

What are the best umbrella journal apps for iPhone?
Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT tops our umbrella journal apps ranking as of August 2026, with a 3.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top umbrella journal apps we rank are free to download, including Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT and Day One: Daily Journal & Diary.
Umbrella Journal : Smart CBT has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ umbrella journal apps on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Umbrella Journal is a Health & Fitness app that combines habit building, focus timer functionality, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) tools to support mental well-being and routine consistency.
Umbrella Journal incorporates Smart CBT Guides, including thought records and reframes, to help users challenge negative thinking patterns and reduce overthinking, making CBT principles accessible for self-directed use.

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