Comparison

Unwindly vs MoodLoop

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

Head to head
About

Unwindly

Features
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Private CBT journal that rewires anxious thinking. Structured thought records, mood tracking, and breathing exercises — all on your device. No cloud, no account needed. Most journal apps just store your thoughts. Unwindly helps you transform them. Using techniques inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, you'll learn to catch negative thinking patterns, challenge them with evidence, and rewire your mind toward clarity. WHY THIS JOURNAL IS DIFFERENT Your thoughts deserve a private space. Unwindly keeps everything on YOUR device — no cloud storage, no data harvesting, no ads. Just you and your journal. Try it free for 7 days. Then choose the plan that works for you. HOW IT WORKS Write freely, then reflect with structure: THOUGHT RECORDS Catch anxious or negative thoughts. Write down evidence for and against them. Discover more balanced perspectives you actually believe. REFLECTION JOURNALS Process what happened today. What went well. What you learned. Build self-awareness over time. GRATITUDE PRACTICE Shift your attention toward what's working. Small daily wins compound into lasting change. SELF-SUPPORT JOURNAL Write to yourself like you'd write to a friend. Build inner compassion. MOOD TRACKING See patterns over time. Connect your thoughts, activities, and emotional states. BREATHING EXERCISES When thinking isn't enough, calm your body first. Voice-guided techniques for immediate relief. THE SCIENCE BEHIND IT These aren't random prompts. The journaling methods in Unwindly are inspired by Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — the most researched approach to changing unhelpful thinking patterns. Therapists worldwide use these exact techniques. Validated questionnaires included: - PHQ-9 (Depression screening) - GAD-7 (Anxiety assessment) - PSS-10 (Stress measurement) - WHO-5 (Wellbeing tracking) WHAT YOU GET - 6 structured journal types - Unlimited entries - Mood tracking with insights - Breathing exercises with voice guidance - Body scan meditation - All 4 validated questionnaires - Works 100% offline - No ads, ever - Multi-device sync with end-to-end encryption FLEXIBLE PLANS Start with a 7-day free trial. Continue with monthly, yearly, or lifetime access. All plans include every feature. AVAILABLE IN 4 LANGUAGES Full support for English, German, Russian, and Ukrainian. WORKS EVERYWHERE iOS and macOS. Your journaling practice, wherever you are. --- Unwindly is a self-help tool, not a replacement for professional mental health care. If you're in crisis, please contact emergency services or a mental health professional. Built with care by an indie developer who believes your thoughts should stay yours. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

MoodLoop

Features
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Do you know what truly influences your day? MoodLoop goes beyond simple mood tracking. It helps you connect the dots between how you feel and what you do, empowering you to make healthier choices for your mental well-being. WHY YOU’LL LOVE MOODLOOP TRACK IN SECONDS Log your mood with a simple tap on our intuitive 5-level scale, from "Awesome" to "Terrible." CONNECT ACTIONS TO EMOTIONS Was it the workout that boosted your mood, or the stressful meeting that drained it? Tag your entries with categorized activities—like Work, Health, Social, or Hobbies—or create your own custom tags. VISUALIZE YOUR JOURNEY Stop guessing your patterns. Our beautiful statistics views show you: - Mood Distribution: See an overview of your emotional month at a glance. - Activity Insights: Discover exactly which activities correlate with your best days and which trigger your worst ones. - Trends: Spot long-term shifts in your well-being. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Your thoughts are personal. MoodLoop stores all data locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud uploads, and total control to wipe your data whenever you choose. Start your journey to a happier, more self-aware you. Download MoodLoop today.

Screenshots

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MoodLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MoodLoop at every 4 days against Unwindly's every 4 weeks. MoodLoop also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). 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. Unwindly sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and MoodLoop sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Unwindly ships an update every 4 weeks, MoodLoop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Unwindly versus MoodLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUnwindlyMoodLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeksEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size187 MB66 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperNickolay KopylovMelanie Tomaschko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Unwindly

Subscriptions2
  • Unwindly - Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Unwindly - Yearly$39.991 Year
One-time3
  • Unwindly: 30-Day Pass$4.99
  • Unwindly: Lifetime Discounted$69.99
  • Unwindly - Lifetime$79.99
2 purchases

MoodLoop

Subscriptions2
  • PRO Monthly3 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • PRO Yearly7 Days trial$24.991 Year

Questions

Is Unwindly free?
Unwindly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoodLoop free?
MoodLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Unwindly or MoodLoop have ads?
Neither Unwindly nor MoodLoop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Unwindly or MoodLoop?
Unwindly ships an update every 4 weeks, and MoodLoop every 4 days. Most recently, Unwindly was updated on October 15, 2026 and MoodLoop on October 24, 2026.

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