Comparison

MeniJournal vs MindAnchor

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

Head to head
About

MeniJournal

Easily log your daily mood with a single tap and customize prompts for personal growth. Visualize your emotional patterns with a color-coded calendar and keep your data private and offline. Backup and restore your entries securely.

Highlights
  • 1-Tap Mood Tracker
  • Custom Prompts
  • Color-Coded Calendar
  • Offline & Private Data
  • Backup & Restore
  • Minimalist Design
Features
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Key Features 1-Tap Mood Tracker – Happy, neutral or down? Tap and keep moving. Custom Prompts – Add unlimited text boxes for affirmations, priorities, dream logs—whatever fuels your growth. Color-Coded Calendar – See good, neutral and challenging days at a glance. Jump to any date with a single tap. Offline & Private – No accounts, no trackers, no cloud needed. Your words stay on your device. Backup & Restore – Save locally, email yourself an encrypted file, or import again later. Tiny Footprint – optimized for battery and storage. Why meniJournal? Most journaling apps bury you in ads, paywalls, or a dozen taps. meniJournal delivers the essentials: Speed – Average entry time is fast. Freedom – Any prompt, any length, any day. Perspective – Patterns emerge when you zoom out on the calendar—perfect for therapy or self-reflection. What’s Inside Version 1.0 New minimalist design. Backup & Restore via Files app or email. Add multiple custom text boxes in one go. Your Data, Your Rules All entries live only on your iPhone/iPad unless you choose to export a backup. No analytics, no third-party servers—ever. Start today—one minute, one thought, a happier you.

About

MindAnchor

Features
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MindAnchor helps people recovering from stimulant dependency rebuild balance, structure, and healthy routines one day at a time. Track recovery progress, complete daily emotional check-ins, connect with an anonymous support community, and access tools designed to help you stay grounded during recovery. Features include: • Recovery tracking & milestones • Daily mood check-ins • Anonymous community discussions • Private volunteer support messaging • Motivational recovery companion • Inspirational shake messages • Mental health & recovery resources MindAnchor is designed to support accountability, encouragement, and long-term personal growth in a private, judgment-free environment. Disclaimer: MindAnchor is not a replacement for professional medical care or emergency services.

Screenshots

MeniJournal4 screens
MindAnchor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MindAnchor at 13.0 against MeniJournal's 15.1. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
MeniJournal versus MindAnchor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMeniJournalMindAnchor
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.113.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB63 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperJoaquin SantosCoding Minds, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

MeniJournal

No in-app purchases

None

MindAnchor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MeniJournal free?
MeniJournal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MindAnchor free?
MindAnchor is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MeniJournal or MindAnchor have ads?
Neither MeniJournal nor MindAnchor shows ads.

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