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MoodHaven Journal is a free, open-source journal for private, guided reflection. It runs on Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, Windows, and the web, with native desktop apps and a browser PWA that needs neither installation nor an account. Entries use end-to-end encryption, and AI processes mood metadata while journal text stays on the device. Wear OS voice captures, local-network peer sync, and encrypted or plaintext exports give it flexible recording and backup options. There is no subscription or paid feature tier, and no account or email is required.

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    Islet

    Free plan Open source AndroidiPhone

    Private multimedia notebooks with chat-style entries — Islet adds photos, video, voice entries, separate notebooks, and a Chrome extension, but supports only Android and iOS.

    8.8 Free plan Visit site
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    Journey

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3

    Cross-platform journaling with an inexpensive annual subscription — Journey offers a freemium plan with multiple exports and broad platform support, while MoodHaven is entirely free.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $4.17/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Rosebud

    by Rosebud
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    AI-assisted emotional reflection and pattern discovery — Rosebud analyzes entries for moods, topics, relationships, and patterns, adding interactive follow-up reflection beyond MoodHaven’s guided prompts.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $12.99/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Stoic

    by Stoic
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Stoic and psychology-based daily reflection — Stoic combines Stoicism with psychological science, refreshed daily prompts, thematic journals, and mood-factor insights.

    7.6 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Day One

    by Day One
    Free plan AndroidExtensioniPhone+2

    Photo-centered journaling with desktop and browser extensions — Day One supports multiple exports, extensions, and richer paid media allowances, while MoodHaven includes unlimited features without a paid tier.

    7.7 Free plan · paid from $49.99/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Diarium

    by Diarium
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+1

    Rich memory archives with attachments, maps, and integrations — Diarium adds rich formatting, unlimited attachments, calendar, map, gallery, timeline, search, and broad integrations.

    7.7 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Gratitude

    by Gratitude
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac

    Gratitude practice with prompts, streaks, and voice notes — Gratitude focuses on positivity and intention through hundreds of prompts, streaks, photos, voice recordings, and PDF export.

    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Mindsera

    by Mindsera
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $10.75/mo (annual) Visit site
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    StoryPad

    by StoryPad
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $9.99 Visit site
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    Daybook

    by Daybook
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.4 Free plan · paid from $3.49/mo Visit site
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    Apple Journal

    by Apple Journal
    Free plan iPhoneMac
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Journiv

    Free plan Self-hostedWeb
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Skrive

    by Skrive
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    7.3 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    jrnl

    Free plan LinuxMacWindows
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Diaro

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Penzu

    by Penzu
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Daylio

    by Daylio
    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.1 Free plan · 7-day trial Visit site
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    tinythoughts

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    7.1 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Grid Diary

    by Grid Diary
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Penso Notes

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Mirror

    by Mirror
    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    7.0 Free plan Visit site
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    Local Journal

    by Local Journal
    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Five Minute Journal

    by Five Minute Journal
    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Reflectly

    Free plan AndroidiPhone
    6.9 Free plan Visit site

Readers may still want another app for richer media, broader memory browsing, specialized reflection systems, or different platform and pricing choices. MoodHaven’s search is described as entry-level, its activities include 15 predefined options plus up to 50 custom ones, and no team workspace or administrator tools are provided. When comparing alternatives, consider whether you need photos, video, audio, advanced prompts, integrations, or cloud-based syncing. Also check each app’s free-plan boundaries, trial terms, export formats, and supported devices against MoodHaven’s local-first storage and optional peer sync.

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