Comparison

The MoodMeter Pro vs Cognitive Diary

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

Head to head
About

The MoodMeter Pro

Monitor your emotional well-being and identify mood patterns with this intuitive app. Gain insights into your mental health journey through simple tracking and powerful analytics. All your data remains private and on your device.

Highlights
  • Daily mood tracking with notes
  • Calendar and history view
  • Visual mood trends and statistics
  • Privacy-focused, data stays on device
  • Dark mode and customizable themes
  • Free with full functionality
Features
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MoodTracker is an intuitive iOS app designed to help you monitor your emotional well-being, identify patterns in your mood, and gain valuable insights into your mental health journey. With its clean interface and powerful analytics, MoodTracker makes emotional self-awareness both simple and insightful. Key Features Daily Mood Tracking -Rate your mood on a simple 1-10 scale -Add notes to capture what's influencing your mood -Quick and easy one-tap mood entry -Visual emoji representation of your emotional state Calendar & History -View your mood history in a beautiful calendar layout -Track patterns over days, weeks, and months -Add detailed notes to specific entries Filter and search through past entries Comprehensive Analytics -Visual mood trends and statistics -Weekly and monthly mood averages Privacy First -All data stays on your device -Secure and private by design -No account required Dark Mode & Customization -Beautiful dark and light themes -Adjustable font sizes for better readability Completely Free: Full functionality with no hidden costs Perfect For - Anyone wanting to improve emotional awareness - People managing stress, anxiety, or mood disorders -Those interested in mental health and self-improvement -Individuals working with therapists or counselors -Anyone who wants to track how daily activities affect their mood Start your journey to better emotional well-being today with MoodTracker – because understanding your emotions is the first step to a happier, healthier you.

About

Cognitive Diary

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Cognitive Diary is a private, privacy-first space for self-reflection, emotional awareness, and everyday mental well-being. The app combines CBT-inspired journaling tools, guided breathing exercises, and validated self-assessment questionnaires to help you better understand your thoughts, emotions, and reactions — at your own pace and without pressure. You can choose from structured journal formats inspired by cognitive behavioral techniques, including thought tracking, anxiety and trigger monitoring, activity planning, emotion regulation, exposure tracking, and mood reflection. These tools help organize inner experiences, notice patterns, and explore alternative perspectives in a calm and non-judgmental way. Cognitive Diary also includes simple breathing exercises designed to support moments of stress or emotional overload. Visual breathing guidance helps slow down and reconnect with the body. You can use the app without creating an account. Signing in is optional and unlocks PRO features, including secure end-to-end encrypted cloud synchronization across devices. Your privacy is a core principle of the app. All entries and test results are encrypted. Encryption keys never leave your device, and you remain in full control of your personal data. Important disclaimer: Cognitive Diary is not a medical device and does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. It is not a substitute for professional healthcare or mental health services. If you are experiencing severe or persistent mental health symptoms, please seek help from a qualified professional. Cognitive Diary is designed as a supportive self-reflection tool and a private companion for building awareness and self-regulation skills in everyday life.

Screenshots

The MoodMeter Pro4 screens
Cognitive Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: The MoodMeter Pro at none against Cognitive Diary's 2. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Cognitive Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. The MoodMeter Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 8 level
The MoodMeter Pro versus Cognitive Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe MoodMeter ProCognitive Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB60 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperMustufa ZaranwalaVitalii Kovalov

In-app purchases

None

The MoodMeter Pro

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Cognitive Diary

Subscriptions2
  • PRO$0.991 Month
  • PRO$9.991 Year

Questions

Is The MoodMeter Pro free?
The MoodMeter Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cognitive Diary free?
Cognitive Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do The MoodMeter Pro or Cognitive Diary have ads?
Neither The MoodMeter Pro nor Cognitive Diary shows ads.

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