Best AI Journal Apps in 2026
Updated
In short: Auricle is ranked #1 of 27 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Dayora and Memex. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Dayora. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Reflection at $0.48/mo.
A journaling routine can start with a prompt, a spoken thought, or a blank page; these apps differ in how they support recording and reflection. Compare guided prompts and voice journaling with mood tracking, AI summaries, and personalized insights. Mobile apps and data export affect how you access and keep entries, while free plans and paid-from pricing help frame the options. Reflection, Auricle, and Memex lead the ranking, followed by Dayora and Mindsera. Consider whether you want support beginning an entry, capturing thoughts by voice, or reviewing what you have recorded.
27 AI journal apps ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Auricle iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2.08/mo Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 2 Dayora iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$6/mo Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 3 Memex iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 4 Mindsera iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 5 Nuju iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$2.99/mo Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 6 Reflection iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$0.48/mo Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 7 Stoic iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9Free
- 8 Yorishiro iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.9$1.92/mo Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 9 Apple Journal iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free
- 10 Inlet iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8Free Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 11 Rosebud iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.8$9/mo
- 12 Reflectly iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.7Free Guided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 13 Reflect iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0Free Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 14 Voice Journal iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 7.0 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: NoMood tracking: Yes
- 15 AI Journal Pro iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Voice journaling: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 16 Insights Journal iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Voice journaling: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 17 Journal Ninja iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 18 Lound iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 19 Pensate iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.9 Guided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 20 Cave iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.8 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: Yes
- 21 Dayheld iPhone only RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7
- 22 Fond iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
- 23 What's Happening iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.7 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: Yes
- 24 Omonoki iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 6.5 Voice journaling: YesGuided prompts: Yes
- 25 Sorushi No phone app RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 5.4 Voice journaling: NoGuided prompts: YesMood tracking: Yes
Is your app on this list?
Numbered spots on this list can be sponsored. They are labelled, and the editorial order and scores never change for payment.
Questions about this list
Which AI journal app is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Auricle is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.9. Dayora is second and Memex third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Reflection has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.48/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.