Comparison

Inkwell vs Modairy

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

Head to head
About

Inkwell

This app offers a private, offline journaling experience with mood tracking and gratitude prompts. Your personal thoughts and entries remain securely on your device, with no internet connection or account required. It's designed for quick daily reflections and capturing fleeting ideas.

Highlights
  • 100% offline journaling
  • Mood tracking with on-device insights
  • Instant search of entries
  • Home screen widget for quick access
  • Optional iCloud sync
  • Markdown support
  • Photo inclusion
Features
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Private micro journal and diary app with mood tracking, gratitude prompts, and daily reflection. Your journal and personal thoughts stay completely offline on your device. Write freely knowing every journal entry stays exactly where it belongs – on your device. No accounts required, no cloud servers, no company access to your private thoughts. Just open and write. 100% Offline, Always Private Journal anywhere – airplane mode, no signal, doesn't matter. Your diary works without internet because nothing ever leaves your device. Track moods, capture dreams, practice gratitude, or reflect on your day. Everything processes locally. Built for How You Actually Journal: - Mood tracker with insights – patterns analyzed on-device only - Search years of entries instantly – all processing stays local - Reflect in seconds – optimized for quick daily writing - Home screen widget – start writing with one tap - Your iCloud, your control – optional sync between your devices only - Markdown support – format your journal entries naturally - Smart reminders – build a consistent journaling habit - Full export – your data stays yours, always - Include photos to make your memories pop True Privacy, Not Marketing Claims While other journal apps claim privacy but sync to company servers, Inkwell never touches the internet. Your diary exists only on your device and optionally in your personal iCloud. No privacy policy loopholes, no data collection, no analytics tracking your mood patterns. Perfect for: Quick journaling, micro journaling, gratitude journal, mood tracking, dream diary, daily reflection, creative writing, anxiety tracking, mindfulness practice, five minute journal, evening pages, or capturing quick thoughts. Start Journaling in Seconds No registration. No verification. No internet connection needed. Just download Inkwell and write your first entry immediately. Join a growing community of writers who value actual privacy over empty promises. Your journal should be yours alone. With Inkwell, it finally is. --- Download now and write your first entry in seconds – no sign-up, no account, no internet required. Cancel anytime, export everything.

About

Modairy

This app helps you understand your emotions by making mood tracking simple and insightful. Log your feelings, add notes, and discover patterns to improve your emotional well-being. It's a private and secure daily companion for self-reflection and personal growth.

Highlights
  • Quick mood logging
  • Detailed reflections with notes
  • Mood calendar timeline
  • Analytics and pattern discovery
  • Daily streaks for motivation
  • Personal growth insights
  • Simple, user-friendly interface
Features
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Modairy – Your Personal Mood Tracker & Emotional Journal Life is full of ups and downs, and understanding your emotions is the first step toward better mental well-being. Modairy is designed to make mood tracking simple, insightful, and empowering. With an easy-to-use interface and meaningful analytics, Modairy helps you reflect on your feelings, identify patterns, and take control of your emotional health. Whether you want to boost happiness, reduce stress, or just understand yourself better, Modairy is your daily companion for building a healthier relationship with your emotions. Track Your Emotions with Ease Logging your mood should be effortless. With Modairy, you can quickly record how you feel at any moment, from the highs of joy to the lows of stress or sadness. You can customize your entries by adding notes, reflections, or events that influenced your mood. Over time, these entries create a clear emotional timeline that helps you see the bigger picture. Discover Patterns & Insights Emotions are rarely random—they often follow patterns. Modairy gives you the tools to recognize them. With clean charts and visual summaries, you can identify trends in your mood, see how often you feel certain emotions, and discover what triggers your best or worst days. These insights help you build awareness and make changes that truly improve your daily life. Streaks & Motivation Consistency is the key to self-improvement. Modairy motivates you with streaks that encourage daily mood check-ins. Watching your streak grow is a gentle reminder to stay connected with your feelings and keep your emotional well-being a priority. Private & Secure Your emotional journey is personal, and Modairy respects that. All your data stays private and secure, so you can freely express yourself without worry. Your moods, reflections, and progress belong only to you. Key Features: Quick mood tracking: Log your emotions in seconds. Detailed reflections: Add notes and context to each entry. Mood calendar: See your emotional history in a visual timeline. Analytics & insights: Discover trends, triggers, and emotional patterns. Daily streaks: Stay motivated with progress tracking. Personal growth: Use your insights to build better habits and well-being. Simple design: Clean, user-friendly interface built for clarity. Why Choose Modairy? Unlike other complicated apps, Modairy focuses on what matters most—helping you understand your emotions without distraction. It’s not about overwhelming features, but about building a simple daily habit that creates meaningful results over time. Whether you are working on stress management, emotional resilience, mental health awareness, or just curious about how your moods shift day to day, Modairy gives you the clarity you need. Who is Modairy For? Students & professionals: Balance stress, study, or work pressure. Mental health explorers: Gain awareness of emotional well-being. Self-improvement seekers: Build habits and track personal growth. Anyone curious: Discover how your feelings evolve over time. Your Path to Emotional Balance Starts Here Happiness is not always about feeling good all the time—it’s about understanding yourself and knowing how to respond when life challenges you. Modairy is here to support you in that journey. Start today. Track your emotions. Discover your patterns. Take charge of your well-being with Modairy. Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/modairy/terms-conditions Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/modairy/privacy-policy

Screenshots

Inkwell4 screens
Modairy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Inkwell at 100% against Modairy's 0%. Inkwell also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). Modairy's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Inkwell sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Modairy sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Inkwell holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Inkwell's written reviews are positive against 0% of Modairy's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Inkwell versus Modairy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterInkwellModairy
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size18 MB93 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMario MourisMohamed Elgohary

Customer experience

Inkwell

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Modairy

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Inkwell

Subscriptions2
  • Inkwell Pro (Monthly)7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Inkwell Pro (Annual)7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Inkwell Pro (Lifetime)$29.99
5 purchases

Modairy

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly(1 Month)$3.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly(1 Year)$9.991 Year
One-time3
  • Lifetime (Promo code)Free
  • Lifetime Offer$9.99
  • Lifetime$24.99

Questions

Is Inkwell free?
Inkwell is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Modairy free?
Modairy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Inkwell or Modairy?
Inkwell is rated higher. Inkwell averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Modairy averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Inkwell or Modairy have ads?
Neither Inkwell nor Modairy shows ads.

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