# Moodnotes vs CinderNotes

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CinderNotes at none against Moodnotes's 12. CinderNotes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 65%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Moodnotes's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 6). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moodnotes sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. CinderNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

CinderNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Moodnotes has 11K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of Moodnotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of CinderNotes's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moodnotes | CinderNotes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (11K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moodnotes-mood-tracker/id1019230398/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cindernotes/id6471380328/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **11K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 65.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Freemium | **Free** |
| Size | 146 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mosaic S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/570748343) | [Clint Johnson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1065291619) |

## 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 (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Moodnotes Pro | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moodnotes Pro - Free Trial | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Moodnotes Premium 1 Month | $9.99 | per month |
| 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


### CinderNotes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cindernotes/id6471380328)

A private digital journal designed for unfiltered self-expression. Write down your thoughts and feelings, then digitally "burn" the page to achieve a sense of closure and renewal. The app prioritizes your privacy with no data collection.

**Highlights:** Instant digital page burning, Calming burning animation and sounds, Complete privacy, no data collection, Write without fear of judgment, Simple and elegant design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moodnotes free?

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

### Is CinderNotes free?

CinderNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

CinderNotes is rated higher. Moodnotes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while CinderNotes averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Moodnotes or CinderNotes have ads?

Neither Moodnotes nor CinderNotes shows ads.

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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.*