7 Android Journal Apps
This Android journal
apps roster features alternatives that could serve as your virtual diary to
help keep a log of your daily activities. Whether you want a tool that lets you
pour your heart out or a modern version of those traditional dream diaries,
Google Play has it all. And for all you microbloggers out there, developers
have gone so far as to design a private Twitter-like application, wherein you
can pen down your thoughts in not more than a 100 characters. Read on to know more
about them.
1
– Private Diary Free
If you are looking for
a very personal journal that lets you keep a record of your emotions, interests
and all your secrets in general, Private Diary is the application you should
install in your phone. And just to ensure that all your information stays safe
within the confines of your Android device, the software lets you protect it
with a password.
Backups of entries can
be created and saved on your SD card so you never have to worry about losing
any of it. Complete with emoticons, it comes with multiple themes and allows
you to add categories to keep your journal organized. And what’s more, it lets
you attach pictures to special events as well.
Price: Free
2
– This Journal:
The next contender to
grace our list of journal apps is This Journal, an application that comes
across as a good option that could replace your daily diary. Besides pictures,
it lets you attach audio and video files to the entries so you can always go
back and relive the beautiful moments of your life, whenever you want. The
software permits you to create one time or recurring tasks and sends
notifications for the same. You can even label your journals or tasks and
launch searches in case you want to go back to one of your previous entries. A password
protection option has been added too.
Price: $1.49
3
– microJournal:
The makers of
microJournal understand that people, who are used to expressing themselves in
less than 140 characters, do not have the time or the patience to pen down
their thoughts. And that’s basically why they have fashioned a micro version of
a journal referred to as the private Twitter that lets you make a note of
important things in life within 100 characters. And while many of you may want
to keep a diary, you may be clueless about what to put into it. This is exactly
where the app scores brownie points as it gives you suggestions when you hit
the prompt button.
Price: Free
4
– Journal – Orange Diary Pro:
Our lineup of journal
apps gets longer with an alternative that serves the purpose of a diary as well
as a notepad application, eliminating the need to download two different ones.
Your entries in this particular utility can comprise of tags, icons, reminders,
templates and even attachments like photos, audio files, tasks, videos and
more.
The customizable tool
allows you to send content as emails or texts and even save it in Google Docs.
The password protected application also creates backup files in Dropbox and you
can schedule backups to scribble down your thoughts without having to worry
about losing them.
Price: $1.49
5
– Diaro – diary writing:
Diaro, an advanced
application that doubles as a diary app and a note writing software lends an
ear to your experiences, thoughts, ideas, activities and whatever else you feel
like sharing with it. You can either view the entered items in the form of a
timeline, as categories or in the calendar view.
Apart from assigning a
security lock and encryption to the app, you can also back up its contents in
Dropbox and retrieve them as and when you want. As for thoughts that you don’t
consider way too personal, you have the option of sharing them with friends
over social networking websites like Facebook and Twitter.
Price: Free
6
– Dream Journal Pro:
A lot of people leave
dream diaries by their bedsides to keep tabs on their dreams. And as the phone
has replaced a lot of traditional stuff lately, why not get virtual with the
dream diary as well? To give you a kick start with the task of squiggling down
your dreams, we have included Dream Journal in our array of journal apps. As it
could get a little difficult to type in the middle of the night, it features
the night mode that dims the screen and also the speech-to-text function to
save you from typing in the dark. You can try the demo version before
purchasing this app.
Price: $1.99
7
– Memoirs:
Claimed to be the
ultimate way of putting down memories while on the move, Memoirs feels rather
safe, thanks to the password protection and encryption. Besides writing down
notes, you can add images, audio files and even messages or photos from other
applications. The customizable app is also complete with emoticons and gives
you an option to choose from different views comprising Timeline and Album.
Price: Free
Conclusion:
So if you wish to
replace your personal diary with a virtual counterpart, consider downloading
one of these Android journal apps. Do let us know if you like the options
jotted down or if you happen to try out any of them. And if you know about a
suitable application that we haven’t mentioned here, drop in a word or two to
tell us about it.
