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Journaling Apps for Students 2026

By Roman Berdichevskii,software engineer who survived burnout

6 Apps
· Store Ratings & Pricing
· Screenshots Included

Journaling apps for students from the MindScout catalogue, with screenshots, App Store and Google Play ratings, and pricing for each.

At a glance

Apps Covered in This Guide

1DaylioFree, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads
2QuabbleFree, in-app purchases from $0.99
3ReflectlyFree, in-app purchases from $4.99
4StoicFree, in-app purchases from $6.99
5NotionFree, in-app purchases from $11.99
6Discover Yourself: SereneFree, in-app purchases from $4.99

1. Daylio

Micro‑journal for moods & activities in two taps

4.8 App Store (61.9K ratings)4.7 Google Play (463K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads

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Daylio is a simple micro‑diary that lets you record moods and activities with just two taps. It visualizes patterns through charts and calendars, helps set goals, track habits, and personalize prompts—ideal for daily mood awareness.

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2. Quabble

An all‑in‑one mental wellness app with mind workouts, journaling, meditation and a cute virtual companion.

4.8 App Store (4.3K ratings)4.6 Google Play (13.2K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $0.99

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Quabble by museLIVE Inc. offers holistic daily mental wellness tools—from mood tracking, meditation, journaling, sleep routines to anxiety and stress management. It guides you through structured mind workouts like Gratitude Jar, Bamboo Forest and Proud Dandelion, and features a virtual duck companion and community support. Includes a 15‑day First Bloom habit program, wellness radar, and home-screen widgets to keep routines top‑of‑mind.

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3. Reflectly

AI-powered personal journal & mood tracker

4.6 App Store (81.7K ratings)4.2 Google Play (40.7K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $4.99

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Reflectly is a personal AI journal that helps manage negative thoughts, increase positivity, and educate you on well‑being science. It offers daily insights, mood tracking, prompts, and a friendly conversational interface.

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4. Stoic

Daily journal & mental health companion

4.8 App Store (35.8K ratings)4.5 Google Play (3.4K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $6.99

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Stoic is a mental health and journaling app with morning and evening routines, mood tracking, prompts, and insights to boost happiness, productivity, and resilience. It’s used by over 3 million users.

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5. Notion

All-in-one workspace for notes, wikis, and tasks

4.8 App Store (90.4K ratings)4.6 Google Play (398K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $11.99

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Notion is a collaborative workspace integrating notes, tasks, databases, wikis, and project management. Known for its flexibility, template library, rich Markdown support, and AI-powered assistance, Notion suits individual and team needs. It’s accessible via web, iOS, and Android, with a freemium model and extensive third-party integrations.

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6. Discover Yourself: Serene

Mental wellness app with self‑tests, CBT courses & AI journaling

4.6 App Store (157 ratings)4.8 Google Play (61.7K ratings)Free, in-app purchases from $4.99

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Serene offers a suite of self‑tests (ADHD, trauma, personality, mood disorders), evidence‑based CBT courses tailored to challenges, AI‑powered journaling with mood tracking, daily insights, managing stress/burnout, and exploring themes like narcissism and relationships.

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Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you select the best journaling apps?

Apps are submitted by their makers and reviewed by MindScout before they appear. The order follows likes from the MindScout community, and each entry shows App Store and Google Play ratings and pricing where available.

Are these journaling apps free to use?

The list includes both free and paid apps. Each entry shows the price, in-app purchases and whether the app shows ads, as listed on the App Store or Google Play.

How often is this page updated?

The page is rebuilt from the MindScout catalogue every few hours, so likes, store ratings and pricing stay current. Check the store for the latest price in your country.

About the author

Roman Berdichevskiisoftware engineer who survived burnout

Roman is a software engineer who survived burnout. He started MindScout to help people find self-care and productivity apps that fit their lives.

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