# EMMO vs DailyBean

The clearest difference is update cadence: DailyBean at weekly against EMMO's monthly. On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMMO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 EMMO against 4.8 for DailyBean. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 29K and 71K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of EMMO's written reviews are positive against 87% of DailyBean's.

EMMO ships an update monthly, DailyBean weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMMO | DailyBean |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506/reviews) | [4.8 (71K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 29K | **71K** |
| Positive reviews | 79.4% of reviews | **86.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 209 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) | [BlueSignum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1553223830) |

## What reviewers say

### EMMO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506)

This app offers a unique way to journal by allowing users to create custom expressions and record their moods. It provides a private space to document life's moments, from happy to sad, with features like iCloud backup, reminders, and personalized themes.

**Highlights:** Custom expression creation, Mood tracking, iCloud backup, To-do list functionality, Exportable entries, Personalized themes and fonts, Calendar and timeline view, Photo wall

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Emmo Mood - Little clouds | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Bear Pudding | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Hamster Bobo | $0.99 | one-time |
| Emmo Mood - Rabbit Rabbit | $0.99 | one-time |
| EMMO PRO | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 💡 Ability to draw and share custom emojis
- 👍 Helpful for tracking mood and emotions
- 👍 Affordable one-time premium purchase
- 👍 Easy to use and navigate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🌐 Incomplete English translations
- 💰 Some features locked behind paywall
- 🔒 Difficulty deleting or editing custom emojis
- 🔒 Inability to change location of entries

**Reported bugs**

- Entries not saving properly when app is closed
- Inability to see other users' artwork
- Typing issues causing app crashes

**Requested features**

- Dark mode option
- Improved English translations
- Ability to edit and delete custom emojis
- Option to change location of entries
- Private/hidden journal entries


### DailyBean

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dailybean-simplest-journal/id1553223828)

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

**Highlights:** Record in seconds, Fully customizable icons and blocks, Decorate with themes, Personal analysis reports, Sync health data, Record special moments

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

**In-app purchases (25)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Pass | $3.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $4.99 | per month |
| 1-Month Pass | $5.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $6.99 | per month |
| Monthly Pass | $7.99 | per month |
| Annual Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $19.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass (Limited) | $24.99 | per year |
| 1-Year Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $29.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $39.99 | per year |
| Annual Pass | $49.99 | per year |
| KittyBean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Cactus Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Planet Bean | $0.99 | one-time |
| Spring Picnic Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Autumn Leaves Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Midnight Moon Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| 100 Clovers | $1.99 | one-time |
| 300 Clovers | $4.99 | one-time |
| 700 Clovers | $9.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime Pass | $34.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💻 Great app for journaling and mood tracking
- 🎨 Cute and visually appealing design
- 🕰️ Easy to use and quick to record daily entries
- 📊 Helpful data insights and analytics
- 🔒 Secure with password/fingerprint option

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Premium subscription required for full features
- 🗓️ Limited data history without premium
- 🚫 Inability to customize/add new categories
- 📂 No option to export data
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality in journal entries

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app crashes
- Issues with uploading photos after extended use

**Requested features**

- Ability to add custom categories and icons
- Option to record multiple moods per day
- Yearly/monthly review and analytics features
- Data export and backup functionality
- Text search within journal entries


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMMO free?

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

### Is DailyBean free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMMO or DailyBean?

EMMO and DailyBean are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 29K and 71K ratings respectively.

### Do EMMO or DailyBean have ads?

Both EMMO and DailyBean show ads.

### Which is updated more often, EMMO or DailyBean?

EMMO ships an update monthly, and DailyBean weekly. Most recently, EMMO was updated on September 24, 2026 and DailyBean on September 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.*