# present vs Mood & Emotion Tracker

The clearest difference is monetization model: Mood & Emotion Tracker at freemium against present's subscription. present's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. present sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Mood & Emotion Tracker sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 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 — 5.0 for present against 5.0 for Mood & Emotion Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: present has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

present ships an update weekly, Mood & Emotion Tracker monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | present | Mood & Emotion Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-mindfulness-journal/id1495220645/reviews) | [5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-and-emotion-tracker-emo/id6757303094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Freemium** |
| Size | 26 MB | 18 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ARAS ATASAYGIN](https://appshunter.io/developer/1369748364) | [Samira Sadeghi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1808607496) |

## What reviewers say

### present

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/present-mindfulness-journal/id1495220645)

This app guides you through mindfulness practices, habit tracking, and daily reflection. It offers guided meditations, breathing exercises, and journaling prompts to help reduce stress, improve focus, and foster self-care. Gain insights into your mood trends and life factors impacting your wellbeing.

**Highlights:** Daily mood logging, Guided mindful meditation, Breathing exercises, Habit tracking, Journaling prompts, Inspirational quotes, Insightful mood trends

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $3.99 | per month |
| Present Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Mood & Emotion Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-and-emotion-tracker-emo/id6757303094)

This minimalist journal allows you to record your day with a single, wordless sign and intensity level. It helps you discover patterns and rhythms in your feelings and energy over time without the pressure of writing or tagging.

**Highlights:** Wordless daily check-ins, Single sign and intensity recording, Pattern and rhythm discovery, Minimalist interface, Effortless reflection

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Signer Plus | $2.99 | per month |
| Signer Plus Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Signer Plus Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is present free?

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

### Is Mood & Emotion Tracker free?

Mood & Emotion Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, present or Mood & Emotion Tracker?

present and Mood & Emotion Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 11 and 2 ratings respectively.

### Do present or Mood & Emotion Tracker have ads?

Neither present nor Mood & Emotion Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, present or Mood & Emotion Tracker?

present ships an update weekly, and Mood & Emotion Tracker monthly. Most recently, present was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mood & Emotion Tracker on October 31, 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.*