# Daylio Journal vs Empath

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daylio Journal at 62K against Empath's 6. Daylio Journal also leads on chart position (#153 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). Empath's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.8) and review sentiment (100% vs 91%). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylio Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Empath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Empath holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylio Journal has 62K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Daylio Journal's written reviews are positive against 100% of Empath's.

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, Empath every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylio Journal | Empath |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242/reviews) | **[5.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empath-private-journal/id6472873287/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | 91.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#153** | — |
| Size | 225 MB | 84 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Relaxio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194023241) | [Div Khare](https://appshunter.io/developer/1718006882) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylio Journal

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

**Currently charting:** #153 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you track your moods and activities to understand your well-being. It offers a private micro-diary experience without requiring extensive typing, allowing you to identify happiness triggers and build positive habits.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with icons and emojis, Activity logging, Private journaling without typing, Statistics and charts for habit analysis, Goal setting and habit building, Customizable themes and dark mode, Secure data backup and PIN lock

**Features:** Family Sharing, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro 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


### Empath

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/empath-private-journal/id6472873287)

This app helps you untangle your thoughts and gain clarity by providing a secure space for journaling. It offers AI-driven insights, integrates with health data, and maps emotions using feeling and intensity dimensions. It can also serve as a companion for therapy sessions.

**Highlights:** Secure AI-powered insights, Health data integration, Mood mapping (feeling & intensity), Therapist companion feature, Private and secure journaling, Thought untangling and clarity

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Empath Plus Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Empath Plus Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium Annual | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylio Journal free?

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

### Is Empath free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Daylio Journal or Empath?

Empath is rated higher. Daylio Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Empath averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do Daylio Journal or Empath have ads?

Neither Daylio Journal nor Empath shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylio Journal or Empath?

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, and Empath every 4 days. Most recently, Daylio Journal was updated on October 27, 2026 and Empath on October 24, 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.*