StoryPad

Mac · Android · iPhone · paid plans from $9.99/mo

Freedom report

Three barsScore 6.6

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely3 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

StoryPad is ranked #10 of 37 in journaling software on Freedom251, made by StoryPad (Phnom Penh, Cambodia). It runs on Android, iOS, macOS. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99/mo.

StoryPad plans and pricing

All plans

Free Free Core journaling features · no ads storypad.me · 3 Oct 2026

StoryPad Pro $9.99/mo One-time purchase Lifetime access · Future updates included · Premium features storypad.me · 20 Sept 2026

StoryPad Pro $9.99 once One-time purchase; lifetime access, including future updates and premium features Unlocks Pro features apps.apple.com · 3 Oct 2026

Compared on journaling software

Free plan: Yes
Media support: photos_video_audio
Prompt features: basic
Search scope: full_text
Available platforms: iOS, Android, macOS
Export formats: JSON, Markdown, plain text, CSV

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The record

What it does: StoryPad is a journal app for capturing notes, thoughts, emotions, workouts, and travels on a continuous timeline.
Writing and entries: Entries can contain multiple pages and use list, grid, or page layouts, with rich text, checklists, voice recordings, and images.
Mood tracking: The app supports mood history and a calendar view for tracking feelings over time.
Organization: Users can tag, bookmark, pin, and search stories by title, tag, year, or content.
Personalization: StoryPad offers light and dark modes, more than 20 theme colors, and more than 1,300 Google Fonts.
Integrations: The app can back up and sync through a private Google Drive folder, and exports Markdown compatible with Obsidian.
Export: Stories can be exported locally as StoryPad JSON, Markdown, or plain text.
Offline use: StoryPad can be used offline without an account, with stories stored locally on the device.
Privacy: The privacy policy says journal entries and images are stored locally or backed up directly to Google Drive, and the maker says it cannot access that data.
Analytics: The privacy policy says StoryPad collects anonymous usage analytics and crash reports through Firebase and currently offers no opt-out for those reports.
Security: The app listing says users can lock the app with a PIN, Face ID, or fingerprint and recover access with a security question.
Support: The maker invites users to report issues, request features, or contribute, and lists [email protected] as its support contact.
Who it is for: The maker describes StoryPad as an open-source journal for people who value simplicity, minimalism, and control over personal data.
Open source: StoryPad's public repository states that the app is licensed under GNU GPL v3.0.
Price from: $9.99/mo

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best Journaling Software in 2026#10 of 37

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Sources

storypad.me· checked 3 Oct 2026
play.google.com/store/apps/details· checked 3 Oct 2026
storypad.me/privacy-policy/· checked 3 Oct 2026
github.com/theachoem/storypad· checked 3 Oct 2026
storypad.me/changelogs/2.27.0/· checked 20 Sept 2026
apps.apple.com/us/app/storypad-my-diary-journal/id6744· checked 3 Oct 2026