Google rolled out a set of exclusive apps for the Pixel 10 smartphone line, including a new personal reflection app called Pixel Journal. I’ve already covered it in a separate article, but to summarize, it’s an AI-enhanced diary app that offers contextual writing prompts, support for attached images and maps, and is designed using Google’s new Material 3 Expressive design language. Naturally, it seems like a perfect fit for Pixel users.
However, Google didn’t invent the diary app. In fact, plenty of other journal apps have existed on the platform for years, each offering something a little different. If you aren’t impressed by Pixel Journal’s AI features, find it overwhelming, or don’t think it delves deep enough, here are some apps you should consider instead.