Comparison

Caleon vs Positive Mind

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

Head to head
About

Caleon

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Life story journaling is about exploring your life stories in order for you to become the best version of yourself. With Caleon, it’s easy to get started. You are guided through the reflection process from start to finish via reflection prompts that dive into a plethora of life story topics. Just find a reflection prompt you like, get out your favorite journal, and start reflecting.

About

Positive Mind

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Feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Let's write them down and clear your mind. ABCDE Theory Note is a self-care journaling app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles designed to help you organize your thoughts and alleviate stress. When you fail or face something unpleasant, do you automatically think, "I'm useless" or "It's all over"? In reality, what troubles you isn't the event itself, but rather your Belief (how you interpret it). Using the ABCDE model proposed by psychologist Albert Ellis, this app helps you recognize your thinking habits (cognitive distortions) and lighten your mental load. β–  Why does it work? 5 Simple Steps No specialized knowledge is required. Just follow the app's guide step-by-step: A (Activating Event): Log the objective facts of what happened. B (Belief): Record your interpretation or thoughts at that moment. C (Consequence): Reflect on the emotions and behaviors resulting from that belief. D (Disputation): Objectively challenge your thoughts. ask yourself, "Is there another way to see this?" or "Is this really true?" E (Effect): Find a new, effective beliefβ€”a realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. β–  App Features Understand Thinking Traps: Learn about common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking," "Overgeneralization," and "Should Statements." Step-by-Step Guidance: Feeling lost? Helpful hints and examples are available for every step. Messages from Your Past Self: On the home screen, your past "E (Effective New Belief)" entries are displayed randomly. Your past self encourages your present self. Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Simple & Calming Design: A user-friendly interface with soothing colors and a cute bunny character to guide you. Perfect for daily use. β–  Recommended For People who easily get down over small things. Those dealing with work or relationship stress. Anyone prone to negative thinking spirals. People interested in CBT but find it intimidating. Those who want to verbalize feelings to clear their head. Change your Beliefs, and change your Consequences. Start your journey to a lighter, freer mind with ABCDE Theory Note today.

Screenshots

Caleon4 screens
Positive Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Caleon at none against Positive Mind's shown. On price, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
Caleon versus Positive Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCaleonPositive Mind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS13.012.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size84 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCaleonTomoaki Okubo

In-app purchases

None

Caleon

No in-app purchases

None

Positive Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Caleon free?
Caleon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Positive Mind free?
Positive Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Caleon or Positive Mind have ads?
Positive Mind shows ads; Caleon does not.

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