# Moodnotes vs Reflectly

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Reflectly at 82K against Moodnotes's 11K. Reflectly also leads on review sentiment (75% vs 65%). Moodnotes's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moodnotes sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days and Reflectly sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Moodnotes against 4.6 for Reflectly. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reflectly has 82K ratings behind it against 11K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 65% of Moodnotes's written reviews are positive against 75% of Reflectly's.

Moodnotes ships an update every 4 weeks, Reflectly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moodnotes | Reflectly |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodnotes-mood-tracker/id1019230398/reviews)** | [4.6 (82K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflectly-journal-and-ai-diary/id1241229134/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 11K | **82K** |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **75.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 146 MB | 124 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Kodeon, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1748846686) |

## What reviewers say

### Moodnotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodnotes-mood-tracker/id1019230398)

This app helps you track your mood, identify triggers, and improve your thinking habits using principles of cognitive behavior therapy. It offers tools for self-awareness, reducing anxiety, and developing healthier perspectives for increased well-being.

**Highlights:** Track mood and identify triggers, Automatic face scanning for mood capture, Journaling with photos and notes, Self-awareness articles by experts, Develop healthier thinking habits, Reduce anxiety and enhance well-being

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moodnotes Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moodnotes Pro - Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Month | $14.99 | per month |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $29.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $39.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $69.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Pro - Free Trial | $69.99 | per year |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Year | $89.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Quick mood logging
- 💡 Helpful CBT techniques
- 📊 Insightful data and analytics
- 🙌 Transformative for mental health

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Limited free features
- 🔁 Repetitive prompts
- 💻 Needs better iPad support
- 🔍 Difficulty customizing feelings

**Reported bugs**

- Notification issues on iOS updates
- Occasional data loss or syncing problems

**Requested features**

- Add custom feelings and activities
- More detailed data visualization
- Integration with other health apps
- Offline mode for journaling


### Reflectly

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reflectly-journal-and-ai-diary/id1241229134)

This AI-powered journaling app helps you track your mood, process thoughts, and improve mental well-being. It offers personalized prompts and insights based on your entries to encourage self-care and mindfulness.

**Highlights:** AI-powered journaling, Mood tracking and analysis, Personalized prompts and insights, Mindfulness and self-care tools, Daily motivation and quotes, Habit tracking

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Reflectly Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Reflectly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Reflectly Premium | $9.99 | per month |
| Reflectly Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| Reflectly Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Reflectly Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Reflectly Premium | $47.99 | per year |
| Reflectly Premium | $59.99 | per year |
| Reflectly Premium | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💖 Helps with mental health
- 🤗 Calming and enjoyable to use
- 📝 Convenient way to journal
- 🌟 Motivating and inspiring
- 🗓️ Helpful for tracking moods and progress

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium subscription
- 🔒 Limited features without premium
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
- 🗒️ Restrictive character limit
- 📱 Requires constant internet connection

**Reported bugs**

- Entries sometimes disappearing or not saving properly
- Frequent login issues and account problems
- Inconsistent performance and loading times
- Bugs with time/date entry and editing

**Requested features**

- More customization options
- Offline mode for journaling
- Ability to add multiple photos/media
- More detailed mood/progress tracking
- Shareable/collaborative journaling


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moodnotes free?

Moodnotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Reflectly free?

Reflectly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Moodnotes or Reflectly?

Moodnotes is rated higher. Moodnotes averages 4.6 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Reflectly averages 4.6 from 82K ratings.

### Do Moodnotes or Reflectly have ads?

Neither Moodnotes nor Reflectly shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Moodnotes or Reflectly?

Moodnotes ships an update every 4 weeks, and Reflectly every 2 months. Most recently, Moodnotes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Reflectly on November 4, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*