Comparison

Today vs Moodiary

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

Head to head
About

Today

Features
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Today. A daily check-in that helps you pause, reflect, and close your day with a little more clarity. Each day you'll receive one simple question like "What made you smile today?" Tap, type, save. That's it. One question a day. Your mood. A simple routine. That's it. No pressure, no endless features, no expectations. Just a soft check-in with yourself at the end of the day. Build the habit of looking back. Track how you feel over time. Set a small intention each morning. And with Today+, see your best moments, mood patterns and monthly overview in one place. No account needed. Your data stays on your device and syncs privately with your own iCloud. If you're looking for a little more peace at the end of the day, Today. is here for that. Reflect. Grow. Feel better. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Moodiary

Easily log your feelings with emojis and journal entries to understand emotional patterns and improve self-awareness. Visualize your mood trends over time with charts and calendars to support mental well-being and build positive routines.

Highlights
  • Emoji-based mood tracking
  • Daily journal with notes
  • Mood calendar
  • Weekly & monthly trend charts
  • Smart reminders
  • Distraction-free design
Features
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Keep track of your feelings, understand emotional patterns, and reflect on your well-being — all in one beautifully designed app. Journaling your mood is effortless: just pick an emoji that matches how you feel and build your emotional story over time. It’s simple, personal, and powerful — whether you want to improve self-awareness, support mental health, or create a private space for your thoughts. WHAT IT DOES This mood tracker and daily journal helps you log emotions, reflect on your day, and discover what truly impacts your happiness. Use it to support mindfulness, build positive routines, or simply track your ups and downs with ease. Perfect for: * Building emotional awareness and mindfulness * Supporting therapy, journaling, or daily reflection * Tracking stress, anxiety, or overall well-being * Understanding habits that influence your moods * Staying consistent with reminders and routines With just a few taps, you’ll create a meaningful record of your emotions so you can notice patterns, boost clarity, and improve balance. HOW IT WORKS Select your mood with expressive emojis, add optional notes, and log your day. Your emotional journey is then visualized in charts and calendars, making it easy to see progress over time. FEATURES YOU’LL LOVE * Quick emoji-based mood tracking * Daily journal with optional notes * Mood calendar to view emotions day by day * Charts and insights for weekly & monthly trends * Smart reminders to check in with yourself * Simple, clean, and distraction-free design * START YOUR JOURNEY Reflect, track, and grow — a simple mood diary that helps you live more mindfully every day. Download now and take your first step toward greater self-awareness and emotional balance.

Screenshots

Today3 screens
Moodiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Moodiary at none against Today's 1. Moodiary also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 9 months) and iOS requirement (14 vs 16.6). Today's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Today sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Moodiary asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Today ships an update every 9 months, Moodiary monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Today versus Moodiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTodayMoodiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—2.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.614 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperStudio DailyBhumi Thummar

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Today

Subscriptions1
  • Today+7 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

Moodiary

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Today free?
Today is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Moodiary free?
Moodiary is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Today or Moodiary have ads?
Moodiary shows ads; Today does not.
Which is updated more often, Today or Moodiary?
Today ships an update every 9 months, and Moodiary monthly. Most recently, Today was updated on October 24, 2026 and Moodiary on October 24, 2026.

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