# Daylio Journal vs Journey

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daylio Journal at 62K against Journey's 1. Daylio Journal also leads on chart position (#168 vs unranked). Journey'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 Journey sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Journey 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 1, 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 Journey's.

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, Journey every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylio Journal | Journey |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#168** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Relaxio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194023241) | [Artem Pishchelev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883805180) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylio Journal

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

**Currently charting:** #168 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


### Journey

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/journey-self-reflection/id6760315905)

This app guides self-reflection through thoughtfully designed questions across 15 chapters. It helps users uncover dominant patterns in their thinking, decision-making, and stress responses, building a dynamic portrait of their inner world without judgment or advice.

**Highlights:** 15 chapters of guided self-reflection, Discover dominant personal patterns, Evolving portrait of strengths and blind spots, Depth section for deeper pattern analysis, Curated content for blind spots, Designed for stillness, no notifications or gamification

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Depth — full portrait | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylio Journal free?

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

### Is Journey free?

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

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

Journey is rated higher. Daylio Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Journey averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Daylio Journal or Journey have ads?

Neither Daylio Journal nor Journey shows ads.

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

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, and Journey every 6 days. Most recently, Daylio Journal was updated on November 2, 2026 and Journey on October 6, 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.*