GLADmate vs DailyFox
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
GLADmate
This app guides users through daily journaling using the GLAD method (Grateful, Learned, Accomplished, Delighted). Enhance entries with photos, track streaks, and set reminders. Entries are searchable, editable, and synced via iCloud for privacy.
- GLAD journaling method
- Photo attachments
- Journal streak tracking
- Daily reminders
- Searchable and editable entries
- iCloud sync
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GLADmate makes it easy to make journal entries using the GLAD approach which aims to increase positivity. Enter a journal entry each day that highlights something that: - you're grateful for (G) - you learned (L) - you accomplished (A) - delighted you (D) You can also add a photo to each entry. GLADmate keeps track of consecutive entries so you track your journaling streak. It also provides the ability to set daily notifications with customizable times so you don't forget to make a daily journal entry. Previous entries are displayed, and they are searchable by text and can be filtered by date. Previous entries can also be edited. When viewing an entry, tap the upward arrow button in the upper right to share with supported apps. If iCloud is enabled, all entries are synced to and stored encrypted in iCloud. No data is collected from this app. Note that this app is for utility purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health or medical advice. Those seeking mental health or medical advice should consult a medical or healthcare professional.
DailyFox
Quickly log your daily mood with a single emoji and keyword. This app provides a minimalist interface for self-reflection, offering insights into your emotional trends over time without requiring accounts or cloud storage.
- One emoji, one keyword mood logging
- Minimalist and intuitive interface
- No accounts or cloud storage
- Daily reminders
- Mood trend statistics
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DailyFox – Your Mood, Just a Tap Away DailyFox is a simple app designed to help you reflect on your day in seconds. Every day, assess your mood with a single emoji and a keyword. No diary, no complicated entries: just a quick, personal snapshot of how you're feeling. Whether your day was great, average, or challenging, DailyFox gives you a space to acknowledge it. Add the widget to your home screen to meet your new friend who accompanies and supports you through your emotions. Why DailyFox? • Minimalist and Intuitive A clean and relaxing interface, focused only on what matters: your mood. • One emoji, one word Describe your day with a simple emoji and a short keyword. That's it. • No accounts, no distractions Your data stays on your device. No logs, no cloud: just you and your reflections. • Stay on track Receive a gentle daily reminder to take stock. Never miss a day. • Reward your consistency and unlock new badges. • Amazing stats View your mood trends over weeks and months to better understand yourself. DailyFox isn't a diary or a social media app. It's a small daily ritual: a way to stop, breathe, and be present. Start your mindfulness journey today. One emoji at a time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: DailyFox at Free against GLADmate's $1.99. DailyFox also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.1). GLADmate's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
DailyFox is free to download; GLADmate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GLADmate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
GLADmate ships an update weekly, DailyFox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | GLADmate | DailyFox |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Best chart rank | #200 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Englander | Giorgio Martucci |
Customer experience
GLADmate
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In-app purchases
GLADmate
No in-app purchases
DailyFox
No in-app purchases









