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Best 1 Heptabase
Heptabase
Free Plan Available From $9/month

Heptabase is a visual knowledge management tool that combines notecards with an infinite whiteboard. Users create cards in a journal and then spatially organize them on whiteboards to see the big pict...

9.3 Excellent
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2 Day One
Day One
Free Plan Available From $4.99/mo or $39.99/yr for premium

Day One is a premium journaling app designed to facilitate self-reflection and emotional processing. It allows users to record daily entries with text, photos, audio, and location data. The apps clean...

9.1 Excellent
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3 Strides
Strides
Free Plan Available

Strides excels in its visual approach to habit tracking and goal setting. It allows users to define habits and goals with various tracking methods (yes/no, numeric, average, etc.) and presents progres...

8.9 Very Good
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4 Midori Traveler's Notebook (Passport Size)
Midori Traveler's Notebook (Passport Size)
From $30-35 USD (cover only)

The Midori Traveler's Notebook is a minimalist, leather-bound system designed for travelers. The passport size is exceptionally lightweight and fits easily into a pocket or small bag. It uses a simple...

8.9 Very Good
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5 DayOne
DayOne
Free Plan Available From $6.99/mo

DayOne is a journaling app that allows users to write daily entries with rich text, photos, and tags. It offers advanced search capabilities, privacy settings, and export options. Perfect for creative...

8.9 Very Good
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6 Traditional Leather Journal
Traditional Leather Journal

A traditional leather-bound journal with a classic design, perfect for note-taking, journaling, or sketching. Made from high-quality leather and features a durable cover and sturdy pages.

8.4 Very Good
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7 Fabulous
Fabulous

Fabulous focuses on building routines and improving overall well-being, which indirectly supports agency productivity. It uses a science-backed approach, guiding users through structured journeys to b...

8.2 Very Good
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8 Moodfit
Moodfit

Moodfit is a comprehensive mental health toolkit that combines mood tracking with CBT-based exercises. It is designed to help users understand the 'why' behind their moods and provides tools to improv...

8.1 Very Good
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9 Polarsteps
Polarsteps

Polarsteps is a beautiful travel journaling app that automatically tracks your route and allows you to document your journey with photos, videos, and notes. It creates a stunning digital map of your t...

8.0 Very Good
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10 Momentum
Momentum
Free Plan Available

Momentum is a habit tracker that combines habit tracking with journaling and mood tracking. Users can create habits, track their progress, and reflect on their daily experiences. The app encourages se...

7.9 Good
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11 BeMotivated
BeMotivated

BeMotivated is a habit tracker designed to help users achieve their goals through consistent action. It allows users to define habits, set reminders, and track their progress with detailed visualizati...

7.7 Good
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12 Everyday
Everyday

Everyday is a minimalist habit tracker exclusively for iOS. It focuses on simplicity and ease of use, allowing users to quickly add and track habits. The app features a clean interface and intuitive d...

7.6 Good
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13 The Happiness Project: Or, Why We Should All Be Squatter
The Happiness Project: Or, Why We Should All Be Squatter

Gretchen Rubin's 'The Happiness Project' chronicles Rubin's year-long experiment in pursuing happiness. Rubin identifies twelve areas of her life including money, work, relationships, and health and...

7.4 Good
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14 Reflectly
Reflectly

Reflectly is an AI-powered journaling app designed to make self-reflection easy and engaging. It uses intelligent prompts to help you write about your day, focusing on gratitude and emotional well-bei...

7.4 Good
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15 Rewind
Rewind

Rewind is an iOS-exclusive app that combines habit tracking with daily reflection and mood tracking. Users can create habits, track their progress, and record their thoughts and feelings each day. The...

7.3 Good
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16 Daylio
Daylio
Free Plan Available From $2.99/mo

Daylio is a unique mood tracker that allows users to log their day without writing a single word. By selecting icons for moods and activities, users can quickly identify correlations between their hab...

6.7 Fair
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17 The Happiness Project
The Happiness Project

Gretchen Rubin's 'The Happiness Project' chronicles her year-long experiment in pursuing happiness. While not a direct treatment for depression, the book's exploration of simple habits and practices t...

6.4 Fair
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18 Insightful Self
Insightful Self

Insightful Self focuses on self-reflection and personal growth through journaling and mindfulness prompts. The app provides daily prompts to encourage users to explore their thoughts and feelings. It...

5.3 Average
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