Comparison

Bottle Me vs Mood Diary

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

Head to head
About

Bottle Me

Features
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How much joy is there today? How much is on your mind? You don't always need the words. Try putting it in a bottle. Bottle Me lets you express your moods, interests, and preferences through color and bottle-fill levels. Choose a theme, fill your glass bottles, and keep a picture of this moment. Color what you feel Start with A Little Joy or A Little Worry, explore other themes, or create your own bottles. Pick colors, adjust fill levels, or draw by hand. There are no right answers. A softer glass-bottle experience Glass textures, dimensional liquid surfaces, and a variety of fill styles give each bottle its own feel. Turn your bottles into a poster to save or share with a friend. Take a quiet moment Spend a little time with the Bottle Spirit. Breathe with layers of bubbles, touch your companion, and choose optional background audio when you want some calm. Fill together Invite a friend to express their preferences and feelings alongside yours. Notice what you share, and find new things to talk about. Look back on your days Save your artwork and revisit earlier bottles. When you have available insight allowance, the Bottle Spirit offers reflections based on your filled bottles. Pro: a one-time in-app purchase Unlock premium fill styles, generated templates, watermark-free sharing, and expanded mood insight access. See the membership page in the app for the available benefits. Available in English, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, and Korean, with layouts for iPhone and iPad. Make a little room for how you feel today.

About

Mood Diary

Features
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YOU CAN'T IMPROVE WHAT YOU CAN'T MEASURE. Transform your emotional well-being with Mood Diary — the ultimate companion for tracking your mental health journey. Whether you're looking to manage stress, improve your mindfulness, or simply understand your patterns better, Mood Diary provides a beautiful and intuitive space to record your daily feelings and activities. WHY CHOOSE MOOD DIARY? Your emotions are a map to your overall health. By taking just 30 seconds a day to check in with yourself, you can identify triggers, celebrate progress, and cultivate a more positive mindset. KEY FEATURES: • Quick Daily Logging: Select your mood and activities in seconds with our elegant interface. • Smart Insights: View powerful analytics and trends to see how your activities affect your mood over time. • Secure & Private: Your data is personal. We ensure your entries remain private and secure. • Personalised Reminders: Never miss a day with gentle, customizable notifications. • Beautiful Visualisations: See your emotional journey through stunning charts and calendars. • Premium Experience: Unlock deep insights and advanced features to supercharge your mental wellness. BENEFITS OF MOOD TRACKING: • Increase self-awareness and emotional intelligence. • Identify patterns in your mood and environment. • Reduce anxiety by externalising your feelings. • Track the impact of sleep, exercise, and social interactions. • Develop a consistent habit of gratitude and reflection. Start your journey toward a better you. Download Mood Diary Mood Tracker today and start making every day count! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mood-diary-app-84045.web.app/privacy.html

Screenshots

Bottle Me4 screens
Mood Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Bottle Me at none against Mood Diary's shown. Mood Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Bottle Me sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Mood Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bottle Me ships an update fortnightly, Mood Diary every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Bottle Me versus Mood Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBottle MeMood Diary
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB82 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer军 ēŽ‹Aditya Jangra

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Bottle Me

One-time1
  • Bottle Me Pro Lifetime$4.99
1 purchases

Mood Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Mood Diary Premium$1.991 Month

Questions

Is Bottle Me free?
Bottle Me is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mood Diary free?
Mood Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Bottle Me or Mood Diary have ads?
Mood Diary shows ads; Bottle Me does not.
Which is updated more often, Bottle Me or Mood Diary?
Bottle Me ships an update fortnightly, and Mood Diary every 5 days. Most recently, Bottle Me was updated on November 8, 2026 and Mood Diary on November 5, 2026.

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