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5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary

Gratitude Journaling · Free + IAP
S Tier
Best in class · #2 of 10
94
4.8★17.6K ratings
Free + IAPprice
3dsince update
  • iPhone
  • iPad
  • Apple Watch

What is 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary?

The 5 Minute Journal app is a gratitude journaling app in the Health & Fitness category that uses a guided morning and evening flow with prompts. It includes a timeline and calendar view of past entries, daily quotes, weekly challenges, and optional daily reminders.

Pricing. 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases on the App Store.

Good for

  • Writing a short gratitude entry each morning or evening
  • Tracking a daily journaling habit with reminders and streaks
  • Keeping private journal entries locked with Face ID or Touch ID

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Why this app is in S tier

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary scores 94 out of 100: rating 95, rating count 84, App Store search rank 98, update recency 100. The four parts are averaged with no weights, and S tier follows from that score within this list. The full explanation, as data.

Description

The Five Minute Journal uses proven principles of positive psychology to make you happier in 5 minutes a day with the guided gratitude journaling format “There are plenty of benefits to journaling, whether you take time to write out your full thoughts or just spend a few minutes jotting down the things you're most grateful for every day or lessons you've learned. Five Minute Journal for the iPhone makes this process easy enough to do on the go.” - Lifehacker BENEFITS OF PRACTICING GRATITUDE Cultivating gratitude can positively impact all areas of your life - from personal growth and emotional intelligence to meaningful relationships and enhanced productivity. A lot of thought leaders practice gratitude (including Oprah Winfrey, Richard Branson, Tim Ferris, and many others), as studies have found it improves health, has lasting positive effects on the brain, and is a key to mental wellbeing. Practicing gratitude with the Five Minute Journal app brings you a more positive outlook on life and ability to notice wonderful things and capture the life-changing experiences. The key is consistency. With its thoughtful features and a structure to help you focus on what’s good, you will

Compare in Gratitude Journaling

Measure5 Minute Journal・Daily DiaryGratitude: Self-Care JournalGratitude Plus
TierSSS
Score94 / 10096 / 10094 / 100
Rating4.8 ★4.9 ★4.9 ★
Ratings17.6K45.0K20.4K
Latest ratings · 180d4.1 ★ · 15 reviews4.5 ★ · 20 reviews4.9 ★ · 20 reviews
Last update3d ago3d ago2d ago
PriceFree + IAPFree + IAPFree + IAP

Alternatives

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  1. Gratitude: Self-Care JournalFree + IAP · ★ 4.9S
  2. Gratitude PlusFree + IAP · ★ 4.9S
  3. Three Good Things JournalFree download · ★ 4.8S

Where else it ranks

Questions about 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary

Is the app free?

The listing says free to download.

Can I keep my entries private?

The listing says entries can be protected with a passcode, Face ID or Touch ID.

Does it work on devices other than iPhone?

It can be used on iPhone, iPad and as an Apple Watch companion app. It also mentions HealthKit integration for tracking mindful minutes in Apple Health.

Is 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary free?

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases.

What is 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary good for?

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is built for writing a short gratitude entry each morning or evening, tracking a daily journaling habit with reminders and streaks, keeping private journal entries locked with face ID or touch ID. It sits in the gratitude journaling list on AppTierList.

Is 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary worth it?

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is S tier, ranked #2 of 10 gratitude journaling apps with a score of 94 out of 100, from a 4.8 App Store rating across 17,603 ratings. It is in the list's top tiers; 1 app ranks above it.

How does 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary compare to Gratitude: Self-Care Journal?

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is S tier at 94; Gratitude: Self-Care Journal is S tier at 96. Gratitude: Self-Care Journal ranks higher. 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases, Gratitude: Self-Care Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases.

How often is 5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary updated?

5 Minute Journal・Daily Diary was updated 3 days ago, which counts in its favour.

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All the facts

Lists
Gratitude Journaling (S tier, #2) · Reflective Journaling (S tier, #3) · Journaling (S tier, #10)
Tier
S (Best in class)
Score
94 / 100
Rank in list
#2 of 10
Ranking certainty
settled
Price
Free + IAP
App Store rating
4.8 out of 5
Number of ratings
17,603
Recent reviews
4.1 from 15 in the last 180 days
Current version
(3 days ago)
App Store data read
App Store category
Health & Fitness
Good for
Writing a short gratitude entry each morning or evening, Tracking a daily journaling habit with reminders and streaks, Keeping private journal entries locked with Face ID or Touch ID
Requires
iOS 17.6 or later
Size
269 MB
Age rating
4+
Languages
4
Runs on
iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Developer pages
Website · Support · Privacy policy
Maker
unclaimed
As data
JSON · why it ranks here

App Store data read · reviews · ranking · how it is computed