Journi vs TripMemo

A digital-first Journi alternative with TripBooks, Polaroid layouts, real-time collaboration, and a vintage camera.

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Journi vs

TripMemo

Journi

TripMemo

Memory & Story

TripBooks with pages

Timeline

Polaroid-style layouts

3D book library

Journal notes

Vintage camera (4 LUTs)

Collaboration

Real-time collaboration

Share via link

Download all photos

Features

Full offline mode

Bulk upload past trips

Manual

Travel stats

Gamification

GPS route tracking

Print & Privacy

Printed photo books

Polaroid prints

Private by default

Optional

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Tasteful take

Journi is great at Print Products
TripMemo is great at Digital Memory

Choose based on whether you want printed keepsakes or beautiful digital TripBooks.

If you want printed books

Journi excels at turning your travel photos into physical products: hardcover books, Polaroid prints, and calendars. The app is optimized for that print workflow.

Best for

Printed photo books
Physical keepsakes
Coffee table albums

If you want digital TripBooks

TripMemo focuses on beautiful digital memory preservation: TripBooks with Polaroid layouts, a 3D library, real-time collaboration, and a vintage camera—without print upsells.

Best for

Digital memory preservation
Polaroid-style layouts
Real-time collaboration
Vintage camera (4 LUTs)

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What you get with TripMemo

The Digital Stack
for travel memories

Everything below is designed for beautiful in-app memory preservation—without pushing you toward print purchases.

TripBooks (not timelines)

Each trip becomes a digital book. Each day becomes a page. Photos and notes live together, so your trip reads like a story—not a feed.

Offline mode that keeps up

Write notes, add photos, reorder pages—offline. TripMemo queues everything locally and syncs automatically when you're back online.

Network

Searching...

Photo captured

Offline Queue

Journal entry

Offline Queue

Layout updated

Offline Queue

Real-time collaboration

One trip. One shared TripBook. Friends add photos, notes, and edits—and everyone sees it instantly. More seamless than Journi's collaboration.

Share links

Built for group trips.

Download all photos

Built for group trips.

Reorder pages

Built for group trips.

Everyone contributes

Built for group trips.

Maps for reflection

Your TripBooks live on a world map. Inside each TripBook, memories are pinned where they happened—so the story clicks instantly.

Vintage camera (4 LUTs)

Capture photos that feel nostalgic and intentional—right in the app. Four custom LUTs make your memories look like keepsakes. Journi doesn't have this.

Stats + gamification

See countries visited, places explored, and your travel calendar. TripMemo adds playful progression (levels, missions, Trippin')—features Journi doesn't offer.

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TripBooks

Digital, not print

Offline Mode

Write now, sync later

Collaboration

Seamless real-time

Vintage Camera

4 custom LUTs

FAQ

Journi Alternative Questions

Quick answers about choosing between Journi and TripMemo.

Is TripMemo a good Journi alternative?

Yes—if you want beautiful digital TripBooks without being pushed toward printed book purchases. TripMemo focuses on in-app memory preservation with Polaroid layouts, real-time collaboration, and a vintage camera.

How is TripMemo different from Journi?

Journi emphasizes photo layouts and print products (books, calendars). TripMemo focuses on digital memory preservation with TripBooks, Polaroid-style pages, real-time collaboration, gamification, and a built-in vintage camera—without printed product upsells.

Does TripMemo offer printed photo books like Journi?

No. TripMemo is designed for beautiful digital TripBooks you'll revisit on your device. If you want printed products, Journi or similar services may be better. TripMemo focuses on the digital experience.

Does TripMemo work offline like Journi?

Yes. Both apps support offline mode. You can add photos, write notes, and edit TripBooks without internet. Everything syncs automatically when you're back online.

Can my friends add their photos to the same trip?

Yes. TripMemo has full real-time collaboration. Multiple people can add photos and notes to the same TripBook, and changes appear instantly across all devices. Journi also offers collaboration, but TripMemo's is more seamless.

Does TripMemo have GPS tracking like Journi?

No continuous GPS tracking. TripMemo lets you pin memories to locations on a map within each TripBook—designed for reflection, not route tracking.

Does TripMemo have a built-in camera?

Yes. TripMemo includes a vintage camera with 4 custom LUTs, designed to make your travel photos feel nostalgic and intentional. Journi doesn't have this feature.

Can I see travel stats in TripMemo?

Yes. TripMemo shows countries visited, places explored, and your travel calendar. It also has gamification (levels, missions, Trippin') that Journi doesn't offer.

Which app has better photo layouts?

Both apps focus on visual presentation. Journi has timeline feeds with collages. TripMemo has Polaroid-style layouts with a 3D book library feel. It depends on your aesthetic preference.

Is TripMemo free to use?

TripMemo offers a generous free tier. Journi is also free with premium features available. Neither requires payment for basic journaling.

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