# Day One vs Penzu

Source: https://listme.name/compare/day-one-vs-penzu
Framed by the ranking: https://listme.name/best/journaling-apps

| | Day One | Penzu |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 91.0 | 85.0 |
| Rank | #1 | #4 |
| Price | Free plan, paid upgrades | Free plan, paid upgrades |
| Best for | All-round journal with photos and memories | Browser diary with unlimited free entries |
| App lock or encryption | Not highlighted | Entry locking and encryption |
| Sync | Cloud account with browser access | Account across web and apps |
| Export | Export at any time | PDF export on Pro |

A polished journal with photos, video, audio, drawings and an On This Day view, on iPhone, iPad, Android, Mac and Windows. The core app is free, and the Gold plan adds more, so it is the strongest all-round choice here. A browser-first diary with unlimited entries on the free plan and iOS and Android apps. Pro costs $19.99 a year and Pro+ $49.99 a year, adding PDF export, writing prompts and version history.