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The best Moodnotes alternatives

Mood tracker and journal based on thinking-habit techniques. If it is not working for you, here are 8 apps that do the same job, closest match first.

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At a glance

AppPricePlatformsPick it if
Moodnotes (the app you have)Free downloadApple-
MindDocFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
DailyBeanFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
ShmoodyFreeiPhone, Androidyou want it free
DaylioFreeiPhone, Androidyou need it on Android
StreaksOne-time purchaseAppleyou would rather pay once
Routine Planner, Habit TrackerFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
5 Minute Journal・Daily DiaryFree downloadAppleyou want a close match
Quit Smoking --~ Smoke FreeFreeAppleyou want it free
1

MindDoc

Free download; paid upgrades in the app
MindDoc screenshot from the App Store

Mental health companion with mood tracking and self-help courses.

Free planiPhone
2

DailyBean

Free
DailyBean screenshot from the App Store

Mood tracker and journal that takes a few taps, no writing needed.

Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android.

FreeiPhoneAndroid
3

Shmoody

Free
Shmoody screenshot from the App Store

Mood tracker and self-care toolkit with journaling and affirmations.

Pick it if you want it free and you need it on Android.

FreeiPhoneAndroid
4

Daylio

Free; Daylio Premium in-app purchase on the App Store listed from $4.99 up to $35.99
Daylio screenshot from the App Store

Micro-journal and mood tracker: log a day in two taps by picking a mood and activities, then see stats and correlations.

Pick it if you need it on Android, privacy matters most to you and you want something simpler.

Free planiPhoneAndroid
5

Streaks

One-time purchase

A habit tracker for iPhone that you pay for once.

Pick it if you would rather pay once, you need it on Mac and you want something simpler.

Pay onceiPhoneMac

We matched these apps to Moodnotes by what they are for, who they suit and where they run, using our research on each app's official website and app store listing. We have not tested them hands-on for this page. Check the price on each app's own site before you buy.

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