# Art Therapy vs Mood Phase

The clearest difference is update cadence: Mood Phase at every 2 weeks against Art Therapy's every 2 months. Mood Phase also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Art Therapy's advantage is ratings volume (42 vs 2). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Art Therapy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Mood Phase sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 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 — 4.9 for Art Therapy against 5.0 for Mood Phase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Art Therapy has 42 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Art Therapy ships an update every 2 months, Mood Phase every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Art Therapy | Mood Phase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-therapy-scribble-journey/id6443977146/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-phase/id6760924741/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **42** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 90.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gregory Hubbard](https://appshunter.io/developer/1565886549) | [MoonApps](https://appshunter.io/developer/1838045399) |

## What reviewers say

### Art Therapy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/art-therapy-scribble-journey/id6443977146)

Explore your emotions and gain mental health insights through guided drawing and journaling activities. Designed for all skill levels, this app offers self-guided exercises to help you reflect and connect with your feelings.

**Highlights:** Self-guided art therapy activities, Drawing and journaling prompts, Focus on anxiety, confidence, focus, gratitude, happiness, Instructional guidance for all skill levels, Emotional exploration and reflection, Mental health insights

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium | $2.99 | per month |
| Premium | $23.99 | per year |


### Mood Phase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood-phase/id6760924741)

Immerse yourself in audio-visual environments designed for meditation, focus, or relaxation. Create custom soundscapes and responsive visuals to reset your mindset and restore mental clarity. Optimized for headphones, it offers a deeply restorative experience.

**Highlights:** Immersive audio-visual environments, Curated and custom mood creation, Real-time generative visuals, Layered restorative audio synthesis, Interactive touch responsiveness, Headphone optimized experience

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Mood Phase Pro (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Mood Phase Pro (Yearly) | $19.99 | per year |
| Mood Phase Pro Lifetime | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Art Therapy free?

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

### Is Mood Phase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Art Therapy or Mood Phase?

Mood Phase is rated higher. Art Therapy averages 4.9 out of 5 from 42 ratings, while Mood Phase averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Art Therapy or Mood Phase have ads?

Neither Art Therapy nor Mood Phase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Art Therapy or Mood Phase?

Art Therapy ships an update every 2 months, and Mood Phase every 2 weeks. Most recently, Art Therapy was updated on November 3, 2026 and Mood Phase on October 31, 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.*