Comparison

EMMO vs Becoming

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

EMMO

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
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Start with an emoji. Save a moment from your day. EMMO is a mood journal where you can draw your own emojis. Pick a face, write a line, or add a photo to capture something you want to remember. A happy moment, a hard afternoon, or an ordinary day: there's room for all of it. • Make your diary feel like you Choose an emoji you love or draw your own. Mix fonts, backgrounds, and stickers to make each page your own. Write a whole story or leave just a few words about how you feel. It's up to you. • Keep the pictures and the sounds Add photos, videos, and voice recordings to your entries: a favorite meal, a view from a trip, or a few words worth keeping. Browse your diary's photos, videos, and audio together to revisit those moments. • See your days come together Use the mood calendar and charts to look back on how you've been feeling. Open an entry to remember what happened that day. Little by little, your notes become a record of your life that you can return to. • Find a starting point with Pal Once you have your own Pal companion, tap it while writing for a gentle prompt, such as "Was there anything today that made you stop and look a little longer?" Start with one small moment and write as much or as little as you like. • Choose what stays just for you Set entries so only you can view them. Add an app passcode and use Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices to help protect access to your personal journal. • More ways to keep your memories Sync your diary and attachments with EMMO Cloud. You can also export the text of your entries as a PDF to save separately or print as your own paper journal. There are handy little tools, too: add to-dos to your entries and check them off, view your records in widgets, and revisit the places you've written about on a map. Pick an emoji for today. Start with one line. Pal and cloud sync require you to sign in. Some features and cloud service options require payment. See the app for details. Contact us: helloemmo@163.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Becoming

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Becoming: Private Journal is a quiet space for daily reflection, self-growth, and private journaling. Write with guided prompts, capture your mood, attach photos, and build a consistent reflection habit without feeds or noise. Features: - Daily prompts for reflection and growth - Mood tracking for each entry - Streaks and simple insights - Optional photos attached to journal entries - Face ID or Touch ID lock - Private journaling experience designed around user control Becoming helps you notice who you are becoming, one entry at a time.

Screenshots

EMMO4 screens
Becoming4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Becoming at none against EMMO's 10. Becoming also leads on ads (none vs shown). EMMO's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. EMMO sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Becoming asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMMO versus Becoming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMMOBecoming
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings29K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size227 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMMO Corp.Hariom Sharma

Bugs and requests

EMMO

Reported bugs

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

Requested features

6 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved English translations
  • Ability to edit and delete custom emojis
  • Option to change location of entries
  • Private/hidden journal entries
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  • Messaging/sharing functionality

Becoming

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

EMMO

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Membership$4.991 Month
  • Plus Annual Membership$39.991 Year
One-time8
  • Emmo Mood - Little clouds$0.99
  • Emmo Mood - Bear Pudding$0.99
  • Emmo Mood - Hamster Bobo$0.99
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  • Emmo Mood - Rabbit Rabbit$0.99
  • 红宝石60$2.99
  • 红宝石200$7.99
  • 红宝石400$14.99
  • EMMO PRO$149.99
None

Becoming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is EMMO free?
EMMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Becoming free?
Becoming is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do EMMO or Becoming have ads?
EMMO shows ads; Becoming does not.

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