Free and smart journaling app

Journal is a free-to-download lifestyle app from Apple that lets users track and record their daily activities. Designed to be a smart private diary, the app uses machine learning to provide personalized writing prompts and suggestions. It is often compared with Day One for its similar features such as data syncing and end-to-end encryption.

Preserve every moment

Keeping a diary or a journal allows you to revisit your thoughts and activities while preserving moments worth remembering. The Journal app is designed to make that a painless task or even a habit. Powered by artificial intelligence, this personal journaling app automatically creates prompts curated from information such as your contacts, photos, locations, and more to get you started.

Plus, it is a breeze to use, making it even more convenient for reluctant diary keepers. Once you have clicked a suggestion, a draft entry is automatically generated where you can pour your heart out. The app boasts end-to-end encryption and can be locked to give you total privacy. Unfortunately, it does not offer templated pages which can be a source of disappointment for some users.

Smooth and well-designed

Joining Apple’s wellness set that includes Fitness, Sleep, and Breathe, Journal focuses on providing users a platform where they can process their thoughts. Studies have shown that journaling can be beneficial for mental health, and this app allows you to reap those benefits. With its automated and intuitive design, the digital diary can be your next best companion.