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Apple Journal

Simple, intelligent, and built right into your iPhone.

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Price Free
Rating 4.2/5.0
Platforms iOS

Key Features

  • System-wide Suggestions
  • Photo & Workout Integration
  • FaceID Lock
  • Simple UI
  • Free

Apple Journal: The Default Choice

Released with iOS 17, Apple Journal brings journaling to the masses. Its superpower is its deep integration with your phone’s operating system.

Key Highlights

  • Suggestions API: The app knows you went to the beach and took 5 photos. It suggests a prompt: “Write about your trip to the beach,” with the photos already attached.
  • Frictionless: Since it’s built-in, there’s no account to create or subscription to manage.
  • Privacy: All the machine learning happens on your device, not in the cloud.

Who is it for?

Apple Journal is the best starting point for casual iPhone users. It lacks the advanced features of Day One, but its ease of use and “Suggestions” feature make it incredibly easy to start a habit.