# Moo日记 vs mooding

The clearest difference is monetization model: Moo日记 at freemium against mooding's subscription. Moo日记 also leads on ratings volume (364 vs 96). mooding's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Moo日记 sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 3 months and mooding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 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 Moo日记 against 4.7 for mooding. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 364 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Moo日记's written reviews are positive against 84% of mooding's.

Moo日记 ships an update monthly, mooding every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Moo日记 | mooding |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (364 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moo/id1473250948/reviews)** | [4.7 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooding-diary-mood-and-notes/id1552314173/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **364** | 96 |
| Positive reviews | 76.5% of reviews | **84.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Subscription |
| Size | 276 MB | 249 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [重庆书漫文化传播有限公司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230330554) | [ideaTiny Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019457989) |

## What reviewers say

### Moo日记

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moo/id1473250948)

A minimalist diary app designed to help users record their daily moods, thoughts, and life events. It offers a safe space to express feelings, track emotional patterns, and connect with a supportive community.

**Highlights:** Daily mood and story recording, Conversational journaling prompts, Mood trend visualization, Supportive community forum, Elegant minimalist design, Cloud sync and encryption (Pro)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 连续包季 | $1.99 | per 3 months |
| 连续包年 | $5.99 | per year |
| 2000胡萝北 | $0.99 | one-time |
| 2根萝卜 | $1.99 | one-time |
| ai月度会员 | $1.99 | one-time |
| AI增值服务月卡 | $1.99 | one-time |
| 专业版一季 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 8000胡萝北 | $3.99 | one-time |
| 永久版 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 永久专业版 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 16000胡萝北 | $5.99 | one-time |
| 专业版一年 | $9.99 | one-time |
| AI增值服务年卡 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Moo日记永久专业版原价 | $39.99 | one-time |


### mooding

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooding-diary-mood-and-notes/id1552314173)

This app offers a unique journaling experience, allowing users to record their emotions and thoughts through a creative Ferris wheel metaphor. It helps users process feelings, reflect on growth, and create personalized diary entries.

**Highlights:** Emotional journaling, Mood tracking, Personalized diary tickets, Ferris wheel visualization, Self-reflection, Inner child connection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mood Diary (Monthly) | $1.99 | per month |
| Mood Diary (Yearly) | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime Member | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Moo日记 free?

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

### Is mooding free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Moo日记 or mooding?

Moo日记 is rated higher. Moo日记 averages 4.8 out of 5 from 364 ratings, while mooding averages 4.7 from 96 ratings.

### Do Moo日记 or mooding have ads?

Moo日记 shows ads; mooding does not.

### Which is updated more often, Moo日记 or mooding?

Moo日记 ships an update monthly, and mooding every 6 weeks. Most recently, Moo日记 was updated on October 16, 2026 and mooding on October 19, 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.*