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CompareWe tested Apple Journal on macOS Tahoe. Here is our honest review of its desktop features, pricing, and how it compares to modular mood trackers.
Marcus ChenRead 
ReviewAfter testing Apple's iOS 27 Beta 4 for two weeks, the Journal app's severe battery drain forced me to reconsider heavy AI trackers.
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CompareDoes Apple Journal's new iOS 27 onscreen awareness make it the ultimate AI diary, or just the most intrusive? Here is how it compares to top third-party alternatives.
Marcus ChenRead 
CompareApple Journal’s iOS 27 update brings streaks and new prompts, but can it beat Day One? We compare the top journaling apps of 2026 to help you decide.
Marcus ChenRead 
CompareDeciding between Apple Journal and Apple Notes for your diary? We compare features, privacy, and pricing—and reveal a third option for tracking moods.
Marcus ChenRead 
CompareA detailed 2026 comparison of Google's Pixel Journal and Apple Journal on iOS 27. See which OS-level diary wins, and when to use a modular alternative.
Marcus ChenRead 