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Apple JournalDaylogue vs Apple Journal
Apple Journal is free, private, and beautifully integrated with iOS. It suggests moments to capture. But it doesn't help you understand them.
Apple Journal is best for
iPhone users who want a simple, free journal that suggests moments from their daily life without any setup or subscription.
Daylogue is best for
Users who want AI that helps them understand their patterns, with cross-platform access and mood tracking over time.
Feature comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of what matters most
| Feature |  Daylogue |  Apple Journal |
|---|---|---|
| End-to-end encryption | Yes - zero-knowledge for stored content | Yes - locked by default, optional iCloud sync |
| AI journaling features | Yes - conversational with follow-ups, summaries, themes | No AI features |
| Intelligent suggestions | Yes - AI-driven daily prompts | Yes - suggests moments based on activity |
| Deep iOS integration | Native iOS app | Yes - Photos, Music, Workouts, Location |
| Cross-platform | iOS, Web | iOS only (iPhone) |
| Offline support | Yes - full offline functionality | Yes - works offline |
| Voice journaling | Yes - with multi-language support | Yes - audio recordings |
| Mood tracking | Yes - with energy, stress, custom metrics | No dedicated mood tracking |
| Data export | Yes - full export available | Limited - no bulk export |
| Third-party sync | Yes - encrypted cloud sync | No - iCloud only |
| Free | Yes - free tier available | Yes - completely free |
Where Apple Journal excels
Apple does some things really well.
Where Daylogue is stronger
For users who want more than moment capture.
AI-powered conversation
Apple Journal suggests moments but doesn't help you reflect on them. Daylogue's AI asks follow-up questions and helps you understand your patterns.
Cross-platform access
Apple Journal is iPhone-only. Daylogue works on iOS and web, with your encrypted data synced across devices.
Mood and energy tracking
Track how you feel, not just what you did. Apple Journal captures moments; Daylogue helps you understand your emotional patterns.
Data portability
Apple Journal has no bulk export. Daylogue lets you export everything. Your data isn't trapped.
Rich insights and recaps
Weekly, monthly, yearly summaries that surface themes automatically. Apple Journal is a timeline; Daylogue is analysis.
Common questions
What is Apple Journal?
Apple Journal is Apple's free journaling app for iPhone, released with iOS 17. It suggests moments to journal about based on your photos, music, workouts, and locations. It's simple, beautiful, and deeply integrated with iOS.
Does Apple Journal have AI features?
Apple Journal uses on-device intelligence to suggest moments worth journaling about, but it doesn't use AI to help you reflect, analyze patterns, or engage in conversation. It's a prompted blank page, not an AI companion.
Is Apple Journal private?
Yes, Apple Journal is private by design. Your journal is locked by default and can optionally sync via iCloud with end-to-end encryption. Journaling suggestions are processed on-device. Apple takes privacy seriously here.
Why use Daylogue if Apple Journal is free?
Apple Journal captures moments. Daylogue helps you understand them. If you want AI that asks follow-up questions, tracks your mood over time, surfaces patterns, and works beyond iPhone, Daylogue offers more depth.
Can I switch from Apple Journal to Daylogue?
Apple Journal doesn't offer bulk export, so you'd need to manually review entries. You can start fresh with Daylogue and let our AI help you build new patterns and insights.