# mooding vs Lucky journal

The clearest difference is monetization model: Lucky journal at free with in-app purchases against mooding's subscription. Lucky journal also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 84%). mooding's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (97 vs 32). On price, rating, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mooding sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Lucky journal 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 — 4.7 for mooding against 4.7 for Lucky journal. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 97 and 32 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 84% of mooding's written reviews are positive against 100% of Lucky journal's.

mooding ships an update every 6 weeks, Lucky journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mooding | Lucky journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mooding-diary-mood-and-notes/id1552314173/reviews)** | [4.7 (32 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-journal-cute-diary/id1664026407/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 32 |
| Positive reviews | 84.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 249 MB | 39 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ideaTiny Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1019457989) | [志伟 柯](https://appshunter.io/developer/1506871155) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Lucky journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lucky-journal-cute-diary/id1664026407)

Create beautiful and personalized journals with a variety of stickers and backgrounds. Protect your private entries with a password. Optimized for large screens and stylus input.

**Highlights:** Multi-functional journal editing, App Pencil support, Practical stickers and backgrounds, Password protection, Large screen optimization, Daily life recording

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro version monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Pro version quarterly | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Plus version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mooding free?

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

### Is Lucky journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mooding or Lucky journal?

mooding is rated higher. mooding averages 4.7 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while Lucky journal averages 4.7 from 32 ratings.

### Do mooding or Lucky journal have ads?

Lucky journal shows ads; mooding does not.

### Which is updated more often, mooding or Lucky journal?

mooding ships an update every 6 weeks, and Lucky journal monthly. Most recently, mooding was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lucky journal on November 3, 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.*