# Daylio Journal vs Bipolar Mood Tracker°

The clearest difference is update cadence: Daylio Journal at weekly against Bipolar Mood Tracker°'s every 6 weeks. Daylio Journal also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 1.3K) and chart position (#161 vs unranked). Bipolar Mood Tracker°'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylio Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Bipolar Mood Tracker° sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 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 — 4.8 for Daylio Journal against 4.8 for Bipolar Mood Tracker°. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylio Journal has 62K ratings behind it against 1.3K, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 91% of Daylio Journal's written reviews are positive against 94% of Bipolar Mood Tracker°'s.

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, Bipolar Mood Tracker° every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylio Journal | Bipolar Mood Tracker° |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242/reviews)** | [4.8 (1.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bipolar-mood-tracker/id1565336314/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 1.3K |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#161** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 51 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Relaxio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194023241) | [Adam Cziko](https://appshunter.io/developer/1508288501) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylio Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242)

**Currently charting:** #161 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you track your moods and activities to improve self-care and mental well-being. It offers a simple way to journal, set goals, and understand your habits through insightful statistics, all while prioritizing your privacy.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with customizable icons, Activity logging, Goal setting and habit building, Detailed statistics and charts, Private journaling without typing, Data backup and export options, PIN lock for privacy

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daylio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Daylio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Daylio Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable moods and activities
- 📊 Helpful statistics and analytics
- 🗓️ Consistent daily logging
- 💡 Motivating goal-setting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Backup feature locked behind premium
- 🔍 Limited mood/activity options in free version
- 📱 No Apple Watch app
- 🧠 Difficulty tracking mood changes throughout the day

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app freezing and notification issues
- Difficulty restoring data after device change

**Requested features**

- Add ability to log voice recordings
- Implement color-coding for activity groups
- Allow syncing across multiple devices
- Provide more detailed mood/emotion tracking options
- Add option to schedule future activities


### Bipolar Mood Tracker°

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bipolar-mood-tracker/id1565336314)

This app helps individuals manage bipolar disorder by tracking moods, symptoms, and personal notes. It offers visual charts, customizable tracking, and report generation for sharing with healthcare professionals. Daily reminders and secure journaling enhance its utility.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with a few taps, Add personal notes and attributes, Visualize mood changes with charts, Generate and export PDF/CSV reports, Customize mood levels and attributes, Daily reminders and journal locking, Collect achievements

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Plan | $9.99 | per month |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Plan | $39.99 | per year |
| Shared Annual Plan | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 📊 Helpful data visualization
- 🔍 Detailed mood tracking
- 🤝 Useful for sharing with doctors
- 🎨 Customizable options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive premium features
- 🎨 Limited color palette customization
- 📊 Difficulty navigating past entries
- 🔍 Lack of more granular mood options

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes
- Issues with exporting data

**Requested features**

- Add ability to track sleep hours
- Integrate with other health apps
- Expand mood and symptom options
- Improve calendar/history navigation


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylio Journal free?

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

### Is Bipolar Mood Tracker° free?

Bipolar Mood Tracker° is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daylio Journal or Bipolar Mood Tracker°?

Daylio Journal is rated higher. Daylio Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Bipolar Mood Tracker° averages 4.8 from 1.3K ratings.

### Do Daylio Journal or Bipolar Mood Tracker° have ads?

Neither Daylio Journal nor Bipolar Mood Tracker° shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylio Journal or Bipolar Mood Tracker°?

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, and Bipolar Mood Tracker° every 6 weeks. Most recently, Daylio Journal was updated on November 4, 2026 and Bipolar Mood Tracker° on November 3, 2026.

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