Honest Comparison
OhDiary vs Apple Journal:
Don't Lock Your Life to One Device
Apple Journal is preinstalled and free, but it only works on your iPhone. OhDiary works anywhere you have email or a web browser.
The Short Version
Choose Apple Journal if: You only write on your iPhone, want automatic suggestions based on your iPhone activity, and don't need a web version.
Choose OhDiary if: You want to type from your laptop or Android, prefer writing by replying to a daily email prompt, and want to get your past entries sent back to you.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | OhDiary | Apple Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Platforms | Web, Android, Windows, Mac | iPhone only |
| Write by Email | ||
| Memory Flashbacks | ||
| Print-Ready PDF Volumes | ||
| Life in Weeks Grid | ||
| Activity Recommendations | ||
| Pricing | $89 Lifetime (30-day Trial) | Free |
Where Apple Journal Wins
- System Integrations: It knows what songs you played, where you went, and who you texted, and suggests topics based on that.
- Price: It is preinstalled on your iPhone and costs nothing.
- Local Security: Runs entirely on your iPhone and is locked behind FaceID.
Where OhDiary Wins
- Write anywhere: Write from your laptop, your tablet, or your work computer. You aren't locked into Apple hardware.
- Daily email prompts: Reply to the daily prompt email to write. You don't even have to open an app.
- Memory flashbacks: Get emails showing you what you wrote on this day 1, 3, or 5 years ago.
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