# Daylio Journal vs PMDD Tracker

The clearest difference is update cadence: Daylio Journal at weekly against PMDD Tracker's every 3 months. Daylio Journal also leads on ratings volume (62K vs 183) and chart position (#164 vs unranked). PMDD 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 PMDD Tracker sells 2 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 4.7 for PMDD Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylio Journal has 62K ratings behind it against 183, 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 89% of PMDD Tracker's.

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, PMDD Tracker every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylio Journal | PMDD Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242/reviews)** | [4.7 (183 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmdd-tracker/id6443989675/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 183 |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 88.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| 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:** #164 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


### PMDD Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pmdd-tracker/id6443989675)

Easily track your menstrual cycle, including emotional and physical symptoms, treatments, and notes. Generate printable reports for your doctor and personalize your tracking experience. Stay informed about your cycle phases and analyze your statistics over time.

**Highlights:** Track menstrual cycle, Track emotional and physical symptoms, Track treatments, Write notes, Generate printable reports, Customize symptoms and treatments, Daily reminders

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

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

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and straightforward interface
- 🎯 Customizable symptoms and tracking categories
- 📊 Clear graphs and visual data representation
- 🔔 Daily reminder notifications for consistent tracking
- 💊 Specialized PMDD symptom tracking

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 High subscription cost and paywall
- 🔒 Privacy concerns regarding data sharing post-Roe v Wade
- 📊 Reports lack date-specific information for comparison
- ⚠️ Limited free features and trial period
- 🎯 Symptom scale not customizable (fixed mild/moderate/severe)

**Reported bugs**

- Calendar date buttons non-functional
- Unable to edit past entries by clicking dates
- App functionality issues preventing proper use

**Requested features**

- Customizable symptom severity scales (1-10, frequency options)
- Additional graphing and reporting options
- Automatic cycle phase prediction
- Brain fog symptom tracker
- Headache/migraine specific tracking


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylio Journal free?

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

### Is PMDD Tracker free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daylio Journal or PMDD Tracker?

Daylio Journal is rated higher. Daylio Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while PMDD Tracker averages 4.7 from 183 ratings.

### Do Daylio Journal or PMDD Tracker have ads?

Neither Daylio Journal nor PMDD Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylio Journal or PMDD Tracker?

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, and PMDD Tracker every 3 months. Most recently, Daylio Journal was updated on November 2, 2026 and PMDD Tracker on October 27, 2026.

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