Local Journal vs StoryPad
Local Journal
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| Figure | Local Journal | StoryPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 3 |
| Spec score · Journaling apps | 8.2 (#17) | 8.9 (#6) |
| Spec score · Journaling Software | 8.2 (#17) | 8.2 (#19) |
| Analytics | The app has no analytics, ad networks, or trackers, while the website uses Google Analytics for basic visit and page usage information. | The privacy policy says StoryPad collects anonymous usage analytics and crash reports through Firebase and currently offers no opt-out for those reports. |
| Export formats | multiple | JSON,Markdown,plain text,CSV |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Dublin, California, United States | Phnom Penh, Cambodia |
| Platforms | The official site links to iOS and Android app downloads. | ios,android,macos |
| Privacy | The app says it does not collect personal data or transmit journal entries to servers it owns. | The privacy policy says journal entries and images are stored locally or backed up directly to Google Drive, and the maker says it cannot access that data. |
| Support | The support page invites users to contact [email protected] for help. | The maker invites users to report issues, request features, or contribute, and lists [email protected] as its support contact. |
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