Comparison

Depression Tracker vs Depression Diary

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

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About

Depression Tracker

This app helps manage Major Depressive Disorder through mood logging, symptom identification, and personalized insights. It offers healthcare integration, customizable goals, and self-care tools like mindfulness exercises and CBT modules.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive mood monitoring
  • Personalized insights and progress tracking
  • Seamless healthcare integration
  • Customizable experience with adaptive reminders
  • Holistic self-care tools including mindfulness and CBT
  • Educational resources and symptom encyclopedia
Features
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Embrace a brighter future with Pravali: Depression Tracker. This innovative app offers a holistic approach to understanding and managing Major Depressive Disorder (MDD). More than just a tracking tool, Pravali is your dedicated ally in the journey towards emotional well-being and resilience. Illuminate Your Path to Mental Wellness Comprehensive Mood Monitoring - Intuitive Emotion Logging: Easily record your daily moods, energy levels, and sleep patterns. Our user-friendly interface ensures tracking becomes a natural part of your routine. - Symptom Identification: Recognize and log specific depression symptoms, helping you gain clarity on your condition's nuances. Personalized Insights - Advanced Analytics: Uncover patterns in your mental health journey through sophisticated data visualization. Transform your experiences into actionable knowledge. - Progress Tracking: Celebrate your victories, big and small, with our progress tracking feature. Watch your resilience grow over time. Seamless Healthcare Integration - Comprehensive Reports: Generate detailed, easy-to-understand reports for your mental health professional, facilitating more productive therapy sessions. - Medication Management: Keep track of your prescriptions, dosages, and side effects, ensuring you stay on top of your treatment plan. Tailored for Your Unique Journey Customizable Experience - Personalized Goals: Set and track goals that matter to you, from daily self-care routines to long-term aspirations. - Adaptive Reminders: Receive gentle nudges for medication, appointments, or self-care activities, customized to your preferences. Privacy First - Fort Knox-Level Security: Rest easy knowing your data is protected by state-of-the-art encryption and optional biometric authentication. - Data Control: Choose what to share and what to keep private. Your information remains yours. More Than a Tracker: Your Wellness Ecosystem Holistic Self-Care Tools - Guided Mindfulness Exercises: Access a library of meditation and relaxation techniques designed specifically for individuals managing depression. - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Modules: Engage with interactive CBT-based activities to challenge negative thought patterns. Knowledge is Power - Educational Resources: Dive into our curated collection of articles, videos, and infographics about depression, treatment options, and coping strategies. - Symptom Encyclopedia: Gain a deeper understanding of your experiences with our comprehensive guide to depression symptoms and management techniques. Daily Inspiration - Motivational Quotes: Start each day with uplifting messages tailored to your current mood and progress. - Gratitude Journal: Cultivate positivity by recording moments of gratitude, no matter how small. Embark on Your Journey to Wellness Effortless Onboarding - Guided Setup: Get started with a personalized walkthrough that adapts to your needs and preferences. - Import Functionality: Seamlessly transfer data from other health apps to ensure continuity in your tracking. Flexible Subscription Options - Tiered Plans: Choose from various subscription levels to access features that align with your needs and budget. - Transparent Billing: Manage your subscription easily through your app store account, with clear terms and easy cancellation. Join thousands who are taking control of their mental health journey. Download Pravali today and take the first step towards a more balanced, empowered life. Disclaimer: Pravali: Depression Tracker is designed as a supportive tool and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider for medical decisions. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Depression Diary

Monitor your emotional well-being and identify patterns in your mood. Log your feelings, add notes, and generate shareable reports for your healthcare provider. Personalize your tracking experience with custom attributes and daily reminders.

Highlights
  • Track depression levels
  • Add custom attributes
  • Write notes
  • Visualize statistics
  • Generate PDF/CSV reports
  • Daily reminders
  • Journal lock (Face ID/Touch ID)
Features
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Take control of your depression. Track your feelings, take notes, and visualize any changes with just a few simple taps. Want to share it with your doctor? No problem, just generate a printable report! Want to track something more? Just add it as a custom attribute! HOW IT WORKS: - Track your depression by a few simple tap - Track additional attributes by a simple tap - Write notes - Have an easy overview of how you are doing - Recognize any changes - Analyze your statistics over time - Create PDF or CSV reports and share them with your doctor - Define your own depression levels - Personalize your tracker by editing or creating custom attributes - Collect new achievements - Stay on track with daily reminders - Lock your journal with Face ID or Touch ID We value your privacy. Your journal entries are just yours, only accessible with your device. Consult with your doctor if you are experiencing any symptoms of an illness. This software is not a replacement of a medical treatment. It is intended for informational purposes only and comes with no warranty. You can read the terms of use and privacy policy here: http://adamcziko.com/depression-diary-privacy-policy-and-terms-of-use/

Screenshots

Depression Tracker4 screens
Depression Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Depression Diary at none against Depression Tracker's 17. Depression Diary also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and review sentiment (96% vs 75%). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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. Depression Tracker sells 17 in-app purchases, starting at $4.95 per month. Depression Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Depression Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Depression Diary has 91 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of Depression Tracker's written reviews are positive against 96% of Depression Diary's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Depression Tracker versus Depression Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDepression TrackerDepression Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (12 ratings)4.7 (91 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews96.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1291 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size216 MB39 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDigital TherapeuticsAdam Cziko

Customer experience

Depression Tracker

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Depression Diary

All ratings91 ratings
Positive94.5%
Neutral3.3%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews27 reviews
Positive96.3%
Neutral3.7%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

17 purchases

Depression Tracker

Subscriptions14
  • steady pass$4.951 Month
  • easy pass$5.997 Days
  • weather max$9.993 Months
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  • flex pass$9.991 Month
  • carey ai max$19.991 Month
  • yearly access$19.991 Year
  • smart pass$24.991 Year
  • carey ai ultra$29.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$34.991 Year
  • plus$34.991 Year
  • limited discount$34.991 Year
  • Extended Trial3 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • yearly access3 Days trial$44.991 Year
  • 7-Day Trial7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time3
  • store credit$1.99
  • carey ai credits$8.99
  • lifetime upgrade$119.99
None

Depression Diary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Depression Tracker free?
Depression Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Depression Diary free?
Depression Diary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Depression Tracker or Depression Diary?
Depression Diary is rated higher. Depression Tracker averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Depression Diary averages 4.7 from 91 ratings.
Do Depression Tracker or Depression Diary have ads?
Neither Depression Tracker nor Depression Diary shows ads.

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