# Depression Test BSD vs Daynote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Daynote at 88% against Depression Test BSD's 0%. Daynote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (532 vs 3). Depression Test BSD's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Depression Test BSD sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Daynote sells 8 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Daynote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daynote has 532 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Depression Test BSD's written reviews are positive against 88% of Daynote's.

Depression Test BSD ships an update weekly, Daynote every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Depression Test BSD | Daynote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test-bsd/id1568299409/reviews) | **[4.8 (532 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-diary-with-password/id6743121115/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **532** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **88.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 185 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [F.R. - CUIDADOS DE SAUDE, LDA](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568299411) | [ERTECH YAZILIM VE BILGI TEKNOLOJILERI LIMITED SIRKETI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1626101839) |

## What reviewers say

### Depression Test BSD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/depression-test-bsd/id1568299409)

This app offers a self-assessment tool to gauge feelings of sadness and anguish. It serves as a preliminary indicator for potential depression, emphasizing that professional consultation is necessary for diagnosis and treatment.

**Highlights:** Self-assessment for depression, Information on depression symptoms, Guidance to seek professional help, Preliminary indicator of emotional state

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mental Health Test Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Personality Test Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Relationships Test Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Unlock All Tests | $3.99 | one-time |


### Daynote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daynote-diary-with-password/id6743121115)

This secure digital journal allows you to privately record your daily experiences with advanced security features like fingerprint and face recognition. Customize your journal with themes and fonts, back up your entries to the cloud, and export them for safekeeping. It also includes mood tracking, habit challenges, and writing prompts to enhance self-reflection.

**Highlights:** Fingerprint, passcode, face recognition lock, Customizable themes and fonts, Cloud backup (Google Drive & iCloud), Export notes as PDF/TXT, Offline access, Mood tracking and analysis, Multimedia support (photos, audio, video)

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

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daynote Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| Weekly Premium Memebership | $2.99 | per 7 days |
| Daynote Monthly Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| Daynote Annual Campaign | $14.99 | per year |
| Daynote Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Daynote Annual Subscription | $24.99 | per year |
| Daynote Lifetime Campaign | $29.99 | one-time |
| Daynote Lifetime Premium | $59.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Depression Test BSD free?

Depression Test BSD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Daynote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Depression Test BSD or Daynote?

Daynote is rated higher. Depression Test BSD averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Daynote averages 4.8 from 532 ratings.

### Do Depression Test BSD or Daynote have ads?

Daynote shows ads; Depression Test BSD does not.

### Which is updated more often, Depression Test BSD or Daynote?

Depression Test BSD ships an update weekly, and Daynote every 4 days. Most recently, Depression Test BSD was updated on October 9, 2026 and Daynote 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.*