Looking for a Apple Journal alternative?
slowbloom is the cross-platform, end-to-end-encrypted alternative to Apple Journal — your journal anywhere, not just on an iPhone.
Why people switch to slowbloom
- Runs in any browser and on any OS — not iPhone-only.
- Encrypts and syncs your entries end-to-end so you can read them on every device.
- Includes an AI companion for reflection and gentle prompts.
- Shows your entries as a flower that grows over the year, not a plain list.
- Adds tags, mood colours and trackers for looking back across time.
- Lets you plant encrypted time capsules to open months or years from now.
- Avoids Apple-ecosystem lock-in entirely.
Side by side
| Feature | slowbloom | Apple Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Works beyond iPhone | ||
| Web access | ||
| End-to-end encrypted sync | ||
| AI reflection | ||
| Encrypted time capsules | ||
| Visual collection view | flower |
What Apple Journal offers
- Free and built into iOS, with smart suggestions from photos and activity.
- Zero setup for existing iPhone users.
Feature comparison as of June 2026.
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