Grid Diary
Prompt-grid journal and planner. Included as a non-AI benchmark.
Last verified against 2 official sources
Visit Grid DiaryFree plan
Yes
Yes. Many features are free; sync, passcode lock and extra themes require membership.
Pricing
Membership: $2.99/month or $22.99/year per the vendor site; the US App Store lists $4.99/month and $29.99/year.
Platforms
iOS, Mac
iPhone, iPad, Mac and Vision Pro (App Store, requires OS 26). Android: unknown.
Used to train AI?
Not applicable (no AI features listed)
AI features
No AI features are listed by the vendor. We include Grid Diary as a non-AI benchmark.
Privacy notes
- Bootstrapped three-person team; no VC or advertisers
- Says it never sells your data to third parties
- App Store label lists location, contact info, identifiers, usage and diagnostics as data that may be linked to you
These summarize what the vendor publishes; we haven't audited the app. Read the vendor's privacy policy before journaling sensitive material.
Who it's best for
People who want structure and prompts without AI.
Sources
Spot something out of date? Prices change often; confirm on the official site before you buy.
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