The best journalling apps
Dear diary, today I found the best journal app
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Group test
Reviewed by ALEX BLAKE
ON TEST…
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Journals have allowed people to keep track J of their thoughts for centuries.
In the digital age with your phone ever-present in your pocket, it’s become easier than ever. Yet whether you’re a frequent writer, returning to an old habit, or a total newbie, journalling on your iPhone can be a bewildering prospect with so many apps to choose from.
That’s where our group test comes in. We’ve taken six of the most popular journalling apps and put them to the test to find out which is best for digital diarists. Some apps are focused on writing, pure and simple. Others load up with bonus features that complement the diary experience in a range of different ways. Whatever the case, you’ll soon see which is worth your time and which is not.
We’ve examined each app and determined how pleasant it is to write journal entries, how well the app analyses your data to help improve your mood, and whether it comes with any useful extras that make it more complete. The results are in, so let’s see which app lifted the journal crown.