Best Journo Alternative (2026)
A digital-first Journo alternative with TripBooks, Polaroid layouts, offline capture, real-time collaboration, and gamification—no subscription required.
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People who switched from Journo
Hear from travelers who made the switch and why they stayed.
“Journo has potential but felt unpolished. TripMemo's design and user experience are significantly better. My trips deserve that quality.”
Emily R.
Travel blogger • Austin, US
“Journo's collaboration was basic. TripMemo's real-time editing actually works—we both add photos and see changes instantly.”
Ben & Sara
Couple
“The vintage camera alone made me switch. My travel photos look amazing without external editing apps.”
Kevin M.
Photographer • Denver, US
Tasteful take
Journo is great for Print
TripMemo is great for Digital
Use the tool that matches how you want to preserve your memories.
If you want physical travel products
If your favorite thing is turning your travels into canvas prints, printed books, or custom maps to hang on your wall, Journo is built for that.
Best for
- Canvas prints
- Printed travel books
- Custom travel maps
- Physical keepsakes
If you want a digital TripBook you'll revisit
TripMemo is for people who want their trips to feel like a story on their phone: pages, Polaroid layouts, places, and a library of trips that feels permanent—without paying for prints.
Best for
- Digital memory preservation
- Beautiful layouts (Polaroids + image view)
- Group trips and real-time collaboration
- Offline journaling
- Gamification and travel stats
What you get with TripMemo
The Memory Stack
built for real travel
Everything below is designed around the TripBook: pages, places, people, and the feeling of reliving the trip years later—without needing physical products.
TripBooks + pages (not a print catalog)
Each trip becomes a digital book. Each day becomes a page. Photos and notes live together, so your trip reads like a story—beautifully designed for your phone, not just for conversion to print.
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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. No more scattered group chats.
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 the moment you take them.
Stats + progression
See countries visited, places explored, and your travel calendar. TripMemo adds playful progression (levels, missions, and Trippin') without turning your memories into a social feed.
TripBooks
Pages, not a feed
Offline Mode
Write now, sync later
Collaboration
Everyone adds moments
Vintage Camera
4 custom LUTs
Which traveler are you?
See how TripMemo fits your travel style.
How to switch from Journo
Check Journo settings for export options. Your photos are also in your camera roll.
Export from Journo
Check Journo settings for data export options.
Download TripMemo
Get TripMemo from the App Store and create your account.
Create your TripBooks
Bulk upload photos and add notes. TripMemo auto-organizes by date.
Enjoy the upgrade
Better design, vintage camera, gamification—a more polished experience overall.
No risk, no pressure
Your memories deserve a polished home. TripMemo delivers on design and features.
FAQ
Journo Alternative Questions
Quick answers to the questions people ask before switching.
Is TripMemo a good Journo alternative?
Does TripMemo create printed books and canvas prints like Journo?
Can I still see my trip on a map?
Does TripMemo work offline while traveling?
Can my friends add their photos to the same trip?
Can I share a TripBook with people who don't have the app?
Does TripMemo have a built-in vintage camera?
Can I bulk upload photos after a trip?
Does TripMemo require a subscription like Journo?
Can I download everyone's photos from a collaborative trip?
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Your trips deserve
more than a camera roll
Turn travel photos into books you'll actually look back on.