Comparison

Empath vs MoodTide

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

Head to head
About

Empath

This app helps you untangle your thoughts and gain clarity by providing a secure space for journaling. It offers AI-driven insights, integrates with health data, and maps emotions using feeling and intensity dimensions. It can also serve as a companion for therapy sessions.

Highlights
  • Secure AI-powered insights
  • Health data integration
  • Mood mapping (feeling & intensity)
  • Therapist companion feature
  • Private and secure journaling
  • Thought untangling and clarity
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Empath: Untangle Your Thoughts, Transform Chaos Into Clarity Empath is a private, AI-powered journal and mood tracker. Whatever is swirling in your head, speak it, type it, or message it. Empath helps you untangle it, see the patterns, and find clarity. Journal Without Opening an App: Too busy to type? Call Empath and talk it out, or message us on WhatsApp from anywhere in the world. Your words come back as organized journal entries, titled and analyzed, with your mood mapped automatically. Meaningful Insights: Discover the hidden threads running through your emotions. Empath's secure AI provides insights that help you understand your inner world, without judgment. Don't risk writing about your mental health on other AI chatbots. Empath ensures your data is never used by AI companies to train their models. Health Integration: See the full picture. Connect your health data (sleep, exercise, wellness) and understand how it all impacts your state of mind. It's about knowing yourself, from the inside out. Mood Mapping: Emotions are complex, and they can't be neatly put into categories like emojis or simple labels. With Empath, we use two key dimensions, feeling and intensity, to understand your emotional landscape. This helps you see how you truly respond to life, beyond just picking an emoji. Therapist Companion: If you go to therapy, Empath can carry over your benefits and give your therapist superpowers. Keep your progress flowing seamlessly between therapy sessions. Empath bridges the gap, giving your therapist a complete picture of your journey. Why Empath? Empath is for those ready to face themselves, for those who know that growth doesn't come from comfort. Real change starts when you articulate your thoughts, unfiltered and unafraid. Say what you need to say, challenge your excuses, and grow. Empath gives you the tools, but the courage is yours. Ready to Transform Your Reality? The world isn't determined to stay how it is. Your words give it shape. If you want to understand yourself, if you're ready to break through your own nonsense, start today. Whether you're soaring or struggling, Empath is here for every part of your journey. Empath: Explore. Understand. Grow. Download Empath now and start transforming your reality. **Terms of Use (EULA):** [EULA](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) **Privacy Policy:** [Read Our Privacy Policy](https://www.termsfeed.com/live/153f184d-16c7-4aa9-a4e9-64fdb8dd2145)

About

MoodTide

Features
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MoodTide is a calm, focused mood journal that helps you notice how you feel — in just a few seconds a day. Tap once to log today's mood. Add a short note when something's on your mind. Over time, those small moments turn into a clear picture of your emotional patterns, your good stretches, and the days worth remembering. What you can do ① Five-level mood logging — record how you feel with a single tap ② Daily notes — keep a thought, a small win, or whatever matters today ③ Calendar — see an entire month of moods at a glance ④ Insights & Life Canvas — spot patterns across weeks, months, and your whole year ⑤ Memories — revisit the days that lifted you up ⑥ Home screen widgets — log your mood and check trends without opening the app ⑦ iCloud sync — keep your records on every device, privately through Apple ⑧ Themes & emoji packs — make MoodTide feel unmistakably yours Great for ① Building a daily check-in habit without pressure ② Noticing what lifts your mood — and what drags it down ③ Keeping a light, private journal alongside your mood ④ Reflecting on your week, month, and year at a glance Privacy first MoodTide stores your records locally on your device by default. iCloud sync is optional and runs entirely through Apple's ecosystem — your journal never touches our servers. No accounts, no ads, no tracking. MoodTide Pro (optional) The core journaling experience is free forever. Pro unlocks the complete theme collection, every emoji pack and custom mood emoji, enhanced widgets with trend previews, and data export for backup or moving to a new device. - Monthly, yearly, and lifetime options - The yearly plan includes a 7-day free trial - Cancel anytime from your Apple ID subscriptions Payment is charged to your Apple ID. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel in your Apple ID settings. Contact: sectojoy@gmail.com Terms (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zelonai.com/app/moodtide/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Empath4 screens
MoodTide4 screens

Verdict

The call

Empath and MoodTide are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Empath sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MoodTide sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Empath versus MoodTide: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmpathMoodTide
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (6 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings6 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS1817.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size84 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDiv Khare雷 陈

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Empath

Subscriptions4
  • Empath Plus Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Premium Monthly$6.991 Month
  • Empath Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
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  • Premium Annual$49.991 Year
4 purchases

MoodTide

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$19.991 Year
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Pro Lifetime Purchase$69.99

Questions

Is Empath free?
Empath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoodTide free?
MoodTide is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Empath or MoodTide have ads?
Neither Empath nor MoodTide shows ads.

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