# Jourlo vs. Apple Journal

> Jourlo and Apple Journal both let you keep personal entries with media and protect journal access. Jourlo offers daily prompts, mood insights, and Markdown, plain text, or PDF export. Apple Journal integrates with Apple’s journaling suggestions and iCloud.

Canonical page: https://jourlo.site/compare/apple-journal

Reviewed: 2026-10-14

| Category | Jourlo | Apple Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capture | Writing, photos, voice notes, daily prompts, and mood check-ins | Writing, photos, audio recordings, state of mind, and journaling suggestions |
| Journal storage | Local journal storage with optional iCloud backup under your Apple ID | Journal entries can sync through iCloud with the same Apple Account |
| Journal protection | Face ID or passcode protection | Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode protection on supported devices |
| Purchases | Free download with optional annual and lifetime upgrades; current prices are in the App Store | Apple’s Journal app; check availability and requirements for your Apple device |
| Export | Markdown, plain text, and PDF | Apple documents exporting entries and their attachments in a ZIP file |

## Choosing an app

Jourlo may suit you if you want its daily prompts, mood views, and choice of journal export formats. Apple Journal may suit you if you prefer Apple’s built-in journaling experience and suggestions. Check the features on your device before choosing.

## Sources

- [Apple Journal getting-started guide](https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iph0e5ca7dd3/ios)
- [Apple Journal storage and protection](https://support.apple.com/en-ie/guide/iphone/iph9c59b1557/26/ios/26)
- [Apple Journal export guide](https://support.apple.com/en-ae/121822)

Published by Jourlo. Features and purchase details can change; confirm current offers.

[Download Jourlo in the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jourlo-private-journal-diary/id6758624145)