MeniJournal vs MindAnchor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 1-Tap Mood Tracker
- Custom Prompts
- Color-Coded Calendar
- Offline & Private Data
- Backup & Restore
- Minimalist Design
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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.
MindAnchor
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | MeniJournal | MindAnchor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 23 MB | 63 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Joaquin Santos | Coding Minds, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MeniJournal
No in-app purchases
MindAnchor
No in-app purchases









