Comparison

Mood Diary vs CBT+

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

Head to head
About

Mood Diary

Features
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Mood Diary is a simple local journal for naming the day, reviewing patterns, and keeping useful reflections. Use it to save a short daily entry with mood, intensity, tags, notes, and one reflection. The calendar helps you scan the month, the monthly view highlights repeated tags, and export previews make it easier to keep a readable Markdown or CSV handoff. Mood Diary Pro is available from the Pro tab with Monthly Plan and Yearly Plan options through Apple's in-app purchase flow. Terms of Use (EULA): https://brokim.tistory.com/20 Privacy Policy: https://brokim.tistory.com/19 Mood Diary is a wellness journal, not a medical, therapy, diagnosis, treatment, or crisis-support tool. Entries stay local to your device unless you choose to export them.

About

CBT+

Features
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy! Practice evidence-based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to track your moods, challenge unhelpful thoughts, and build healthier mental habits. Keep your reflections private, find calm with guided breathing exercises, and stay in sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac—no account signup required. Features: Thought diary Mood analytics Breathing exercises Guided CBT tools Sync with iCloud between iPhone, iPad, and Mac FaceID or passcode lock No account signup required • Guided Thought Records: Work through structured CBT exercises to identify thinking traps, review evidence, and create more balanced thoughts. • Mood Trends: Discover patterns in your emotions with clear visualizations, weekly summaries, and meaningful insights. • Breathing & Mindfulness Tools: Calm your nervous system with guided breathing exercises designed for stress relief and emotional reset. • Complete Customization: Personalize your space with accent colors, immersive themes, and a modular dashboard. • Privacy & Security: Secure your most personal reflections with FaceID/Passcode and private iCloud syncing. • Data Portability: Export your entries to CSV anytime and maintain control over your data. • Progress Metrics: Track emotional patterns, exercise completion, and other helpful signals that support your well-being. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps you interrupt negative thought cycles and strengthen the mental habits that lead to greater resilience, balance, and peace of mind. Stop feeling stuck in old patterns and start building healthier ways to think and respond. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Mood Diary4 screens
CBT+4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CBT+ at every 8 days against Mood Diary's every 8 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Mood Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and CBT+ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mood Diary ships an update every 8 months, CBT+ every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Mood Diary versus CBT+: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMood DiaryCBT+
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGobling CompanyMelissa Chan

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Mood Diary

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan$4.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan$49.991 Year
3 purchases

CBT+

Subscriptions2
  • CBT Monthly$3.991 Month
  • CBT Yearly$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • CBT Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Mood Diary free?
Mood Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CBT+ free?
CBT+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mood Diary or CBT+ have ads?
Neither Mood Diary nor CBT+ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mood Diary or CBT+?
Mood Diary ships an update every 8 months, and CBT+ every 8 days. Most recently, Mood Diary was updated on September 23, 2026 and CBT+ on September 16, 2026.

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