Best Journi Alternative (2026)
A digital-first Journi alternative with TripBooks, Polaroid layouts, real-time collaboration, and a vintage camera.
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People who switched from Journi
Hear from travelers who made the switch and why they stayed.
“Journi kept pushing me to print photo books. I just wanted a beautiful digital journal. TripMemo focuses on the in-app experience without constant upsells.”
Sarah K.
Frequent traveler • Munich, DE
“Journi's collaboration felt clunky. TripMemo's real-time editing is seamless—we both add photos and see each other's contributions instantly.”
Chris & Amy
Couple
“The vintage camera in TripMemo is a game-changer. My photos look nostalgic without editing apps. Journi doesn't have anything like it.”
Michael B.
Solo traveler • Sydney, AU
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)
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.
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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.
TripBooks
Digital, not print
Offline Mode
Write now, sync later
Collaboration
Seamless real-time
Vintage Camera
4 custom LUTs
Which traveler are you?
See how TripMemo fits your travel style.
How to switch from Journi
Journi allows you to export trip data and photos through their app settings.
Export from Journi
In Journi, go to Settings and export your trip data and photos.
Download TripMemo
Get TripMemo from the App Store and set up your account.
Create your TripBooks
Use bulk upload to import your photos. TripMemo organizes them by date automatically.
Enjoy the experience
Beautiful Polaroid layouts, vintage camera, gamification—all focused on digital memories.
No risk, no pressure
Your Journi account stays intact. Try TripMemo for your next trip and see which experience you prefer.
FAQ
Journi Alternative Questions
Quick answers about choosing between Journi and TripMemo.
Is TripMemo a good Journi alternative?
How is TripMemo different from Journi?
Does TripMemo offer printed photo books like Journi?
Does TripMemo work offline like Journi?
Can my friends add their photos to the same trip?
Does TripMemo have GPS tracking like Journi?
Does TripMemo have a built-in camera?
Can I see travel stats in TripMemo?
Which app has better photo layouts?
Is TripMemo free to use?
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Your trips deserve
more than a camera roll
Turn travel photos into books you'll actually look back on.