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Best Mac apps to keep a private journal

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  1. 1. Diarly Create a private personal diary Keep a private journal Setapp 97% · 394 ratings
  2. 2. Day One Keep a private journal Mac App Store
  3. 3. Diarium Diary Private Journal Keep a private journal Mac App Store
  4. 4. BibleNest Read & study scripture Mac App Store
  5. 5. Easy Audio Recorder Lite Record audio & calls Mac App Store
  6. 6. App For Google Maps Plan & navigate routes Mac App Store
  7. 7. Bear Markdown Notes Capture quick notes Mac App Store
  8. 8. NotePlan One space for all your work Manage to-dos & tasks Setapp 97% · 1,478 ratings

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Write & preview Markdown 23 Build a personal knowledge base 14 Build better habits 17 Capture quick notes 27 Manage to-dos & tasks 43 Manage your calendar 25

Questions

What is the best Mac app to keep a private journal?
Diarly is the top pick here: Create a private personal diary. Also worth a look: Day One, Diarium Diary.
Are these apps part of a Setapp membership?
2 of 8 apps are included in a Setapp membership; the rest are sold separately.
Do they run natively on Apple Silicon?
2 of 8 apps run natively on M-series Macs.