Comparison

GLADmate vs DailyFox

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • GLAD journaling method
  • Photo attachments
  • Journal streak tracking
  • Daily reminders
  • Searchable and editable entries
  • iCloud sync
Currently charting
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • One emoji, one keyword mood logging
  • Minimalist and intuitive interface
  • No accounts or cloud storage
  • Daily reminders
  • Mood trend statistics
Features
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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.

Screenshots

GLADmate4 screens
DailyFox4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

DailyFox is free to download; GLADmate costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GLADmate ships an update weekly, DailyFox every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 25, 2026 and August 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
GLADmate versus DailyFox: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGLADmateDailyFox
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander EnglanderGiorgio Martucci

Customer experience

GLADmate

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

DailyFox

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

GLADmate

No in-app purchases

None

DailyFox

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is GLADmate free?
GLADmate costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DailyFox free?
DailyFox is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, GLADmate or DailyFox?
GLADmate is rated higher. GLADmate averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while DailyFox averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do GLADmate or DailyFox have ads?
Neither GLADmate nor DailyFox shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GLADmate or DailyFox?
GLADmate ships an update weekly, and DailyFox every 6 weeks. Most recently, GLADmate was updated on June 25, 2026 and DailyFox on August 5, 2026.

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