Comparison

Mind Journal vs Shell & Scale

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

Shell & Scale

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See the trend. Keep the ritual gentle. Shell & Scale is a focused daily weight tracker built to make check-ins feel clear, calm, and satisfying. Log one number, understand how it changes over time, and let a curious sea turtle add a little personality—without turning your health data into a game you can fail. WEIGHT TRACKING THAT STAYS CLEAR • Record in pounds or kilograms • Review 7-day, 30-day, 90-day, or all-time trends • Inspect individual entries on an interactive chart • Edit or delete any check-in • Explore your history with a check-in calendar • Export your complete history as CSV DESIGNED FOR REAL DAILY FLUCTUATIONS A single reading is context, not a verdict. Shell & Scale emphasizes the longer trend and uses neutral language whether your weight moves up, down, or stays steady. CHOOSE HOW MUCH YOU SEE Exact mode shows readings and changes. Gentle mode keeps the trend central. Blind mode lets you log without seeing numbers or direction. A COMPANION, NOT A COACH Name your turtle and reveal small reactions, keepsakes, and environments as you keep checking in. Rewards celebrate participation—never weight loss—and missed days carry no guilt. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account. No advertising. No analytics profile. Weight history stays on your iPhone. You can export it or erase it whenever you choose. Try the complete experience for seven check-ins. Continue with monthly, annual, or lifetime access. Your saved history remains visible and exportable even if you don’t continue. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mind Journal1 screens
Shell & Scale4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Shell & Scale at none against Mind Journal's shown. Mind Journal's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price and in-app purchases 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 and Shell & Scale sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Mind Journal versus Shell & Scale: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMind JournalShell & Scale
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size125 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerryo muranakaPavli Shkurti

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
3 purchases

Shell & Scale

Subscriptions2
  • Shell & Scale Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Shell & Scale Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Shell & Scale Lifetime$34.99

Questions

Is Mind Journal free?
Mind Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shell & Scale free?
Shell & Scale is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mind Journal or Shell & Scale have ads?
Mind Journal shows ads; Shell & Scale does not.

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