Comparison

Pocket Mood Journal vs MoodLoop

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

Head to head
About

Pocket Mood Journal

Features
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Pocket Mood Journal It’s okay if you miss a day. Pocket Mood Journal is a gentle diary that saves everything locally with no sign-up required. With one tap, log your mood, add a short note and a photo, and keep a snapshot of your day in about a minute. Privacy first • Your data stays on your device. • Works offline. • This is a space for you, not for sharing. Built to be easy • Free reminders so journaling sticks—without pressure • Streaks and weekly averages to notice trends • Search to find and revisit past entries Reflection made simple • CSV export (saved locally) when you want a broader view • One-time purchase—use it with peace of mind, no subscriptions Great for anyone who: • Has days when feelings fluctuate • Wants to capture wordless moods with photos • Prefers a kind, simple experience Keep today, just as it is. Pocket Mood Journal will be quietly on your side.

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

Pocket Mood Journal4 screens
MoodLoop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MoodLoop at none against Pocket Mood Journal's shown. Pocket Mood Journal's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, 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. Pocket Mood Journal sells 5 one-off in-app purchases 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

Pocket Mood Journal ships an update every 3 days, MoodLoop every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Pocket Mood Journal versus MoodLoop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocket Mood JournalMoodLoop
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB66 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSHOTA HIGASHIHARAMelanie Tomaschko

In-app purchases

5 purchases

Pocket Mood Journal

One-time5
  • Tip: buy us a coffee$1.99
  • Snack-size tip$3.99
  • Unlock Pro limited time$5.99
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  • Sweets-size tip$5.99
  • Unlock Pro!$7.99
2 purchases

MoodLoop

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

Questions

Is Pocket Mood Journal free?
Pocket Mood Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MoodLoop free?
MoodLoop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Pocket Mood Journal or MoodLoop have ads?
Pocket Mood Journal shows ads; MoodLoop does not.
Which is updated more often, Pocket Mood Journal or MoodLoop?
Pocket Mood Journal ships an update every 3 days, and MoodLoop every 4 days. Most recently, Pocket Mood Journal was updated on November 8, 2026 and MoodLoop on November 5, 2026.

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