Comparison

Mind Journal vs Mood Note

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

Head to head
About

Mind Journal

Features
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Struggling with stress, anxiety, or overwhelming emotions? Mind Journal uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help you track your mood, reflect on your thoughts, and build healthier mental habits — one entry at a time. ■ Key Features [Simple Thought Recording] Record your daily emotions and thoughts with minimal steps. The chat-style interface makes journaling a natural, enjoyable habit. [Tag & Search] Organize your diary entries with tags. Filter by specific themes or emotions to review your past entries with ease. [Calendar View] Browse your diary in a monthly calendar view. Navigate to the previous or next day with a single tap — no conflicts with swipe gestures for other actions. [Comment & Reflection] Add comments to each entry for deeper reflection. Your custom font, text size, and line spacing settings apply throughout the comment screen. [Rich Customization] ・Choose from 19+ fonts ・Adjust text size, line spacing, and letter spacing ・Dark / Light mode ・Custom theme colors [iPad Support] On iPad, a navigation sidebar appears on the left side of the screen, making full use of the larger display. [Data Management] All entries are saved locally on your device. Back up and import your data to keep your records safe. ■ Premium Features (Subscription) ・Ad-free experience ・Extended comment functionality Start building the habit of journaling with Mind Journal. Understanding your emotional patterns is the first step toward better mental well-being.

About

Mood Note

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「今日はどんな一日だったか」を、書ける範囲でそっと記録するアプリです。 双極症(双極性障害)とともに生きる方の、薬物療法・専門家による治療の「補助」として設計しました。 ■ できること ・気分を2軸で記録(気分の良し悪し × エネルギー・活力)  — 気分の高さと活力を分けて見ることで、ご自身の波の傾向に気づきやすくなります ・睡眠(就寝・起床)と睡眠時間 ・服薬の記録(飲んだ時刻) ・活動の記録(何を・どれくらい) ・一言メモ ・思考記録(7コラム法)— モヤモヤを書き出して整理する補助。AIに下書きを手伝ってもらうこともできます ・グラフで気分・睡眠・歩数の推移を確認 ・通院時に主治医へ見せられる記録表をPDFで出力(A4横1枚) ■ 大切にしていること ・記録は原則として端末内に保存され、外部に送信されません(AI下書き機能の利用時を除く) ・広告なし・アカウント登録なし ・つらいときは、いつでも記録を中断して構いません ■ ご注意 本アプリは治療の補助であり、医療行為・診断・治療の代替ではありません。 つらいときや判断に迷うときは、主治医・支援者にご相談ください。 参考にした主な文献・ガイドラインはアプリ内「設定 > 参考文献」に記載しています。

Screenshots

Mind Journal4 screens
Mood Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mood Note at none against Mind Journal's 2. Mood Note also leads on ads (none vs shown). Mind Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price and iOS requirement 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. Mind Journal sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Mood Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mind Journal versus Mood Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind JournalMood Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB73 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranakaEiki Shimoji

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mind Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan (Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium Plan (Annual)7 Days trial$11.991 Year
None

Mood Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mind Journal free?
Mind Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mood Note free?
Mood Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mind Journal or Mood Note have ads?
Mind Journal shows ads; Mood Note does not.

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