# EMMO vs Wish Jarr

The clearest difference is ads: Wish Jarr at none against EMMO's shown. Wish Jarr also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%). EMMO's advantage is ratings volume (29K vs 1). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. EMMO sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Wish Jarr sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Wish Jarr holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMMO has 29K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of EMMO's written reviews are positive against 100% of Wish Jarr's.

EMMO ships an update every 3 weeks, Wish Jarr every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | EMMO | Wish Jarr |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.8 (29K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/emmo-mood-tracker-and-diary/id1508326506/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish-jarr/id6737870641/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **29K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 78.1% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 227 MB | 115 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EMMO Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1507868195) | [雅婷 高](https://appshunter.io/developer/1778270142) |

## 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, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Membership | $4.99 | per month |
| Plus Annual Membership | $39.99 | per year |
| 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 |
| 红宝石60 | $2.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石200 | $7.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石400 | $14.99 | one-time |
| 红宝石1288 | $44.99 | one-time |
| EMMO PRO | $149.99 | 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


### Wish Jarr

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wish-jarr/id6737870641)

Record and cherish your aspirations, from tangible desires to life goals. Track your progress, celebrate milestones, and find joy in the journey of achieving your dreams. This app serves as a personal companion for self-discovery and growth.

**Highlights:** Record and cherish wishes, Track progress towards goals, Celebrate fulfilled wishes, Journal feelings and growth, Goal setting and achievement, Writing therapy for stress relief

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 按月订阅（Monthly） | $0.99 | per month |
| 按月订阅原价（Monthly 原价） | $0.99 | per month |
| Pro Yearly (1 year) | $4.99 | per year |
| 按年订阅原价（Annual 原价） | $9.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |
| 终身版实际价格（lifetime Original） | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is EMMO free?

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

### Is Wish Jarr free?

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

### Which has better reviews, EMMO or Wish Jarr?

Wish Jarr is rated higher. EMMO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while Wish Jarr averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do EMMO or Wish Jarr have ads?

EMMO shows ads; Wish Jarr does not.

### Which is updated more often, EMMO or Wish Jarr?

EMMO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Wish Jarr every 9 days. Most recently, EMMO was updated on October 30, 2026 and Wish Jarr on October 18, 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.*