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Five Minute Journal vs Grid Diary
Both stand on journaling software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidiPhone
Five Minute Journal combines structured prompts, reminders, media entries, exports, and privacy controls in a mobile journal. The free plan supports starting without a subscription, while premium tools use paid plans.
Visit Five Minute Journal Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac
Grid Diary offers structured journaling with prompts, planning periods, media attachments and flexible exports. The free plan enables entry, while memberships add synchronization and other listed features across devices.
Visit Grid DiaryThe facts
| Five Minute Journal | Grid Diary | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, iPhone | Android, iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Annual Subscription: $19.99 a year | Annual membership: $22.99 a year |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Five Minute Journal | Grid Diary |
| Website | intelligentchange.com | griddiaryapp.com |
| On journaling software | #14 of 37 | #10 of 37 |
Five Minute Journal: what it does well
- Guided morning and evening prompts
- Available on iOS and Android
- Supports photo and video entries
- Exports to PDF and HTML
- Offers passcode and biometric protection
What to know first
- Premium features require subscriptions
- App Store shows in-app purchases
- Health integration uses Apple Health
Grid Diary: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Weekly, monthly and yearly diaries
- Markdown editor with rich preview
- Photo attachments and mood stickers
- PDF, Markdown and JPG exports
What to know first
- End-to-end encryption is not provided
- Membership is needed for listed subscription features
- Service is intended for adults at least 18
- Collected data may include usage and location data
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