Comparison

Narrati vs Positive Mind

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

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About

Narrati

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Narrati is a simple voice diary designed for people who struggle to keep journaling. Writing every day can feel exhausting. Even voice diaries can become stressful when you don't know what to say. Narrati solves this by adding one gentle rule: you have just 30 seconds. With only 30 seconds, there's no pressure to be perfect. No long reflections. No overthinking. Just speak, save, and move on with your day. Narrati is not about productivity or self-improvement. It's about leaving small traces of your life—thoughts, moods, moments—without turning journaling into a task. Features: - 30-second voice diary — nothing more to say than that - A color for your mood — capture how you felt without writing a word - Add a photo — one picture to go with your voice, if you'd like - Watch your days add up — a growing grid of colors and moments, right on your home screen Whether you're tired, busy, or simply don't feel like writing, Narrati gives you a way to record your day effortlessly. No accounts, no social features. Private by default. Narrati fits into your life quietly—so you can keep living it.

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Positive Mind

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Feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Let's write them down and clear your mind. ABCDE Theory Note is a self-care journaling app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles designed to help you organize your thoughts and alleviate stress. When you fail or face something unpleasant, do you automatically think, "I'm useless" or "It's all over"? In reality, what troubles you isn't the event itself, but rather your Belief (how you interpret it). Using the ABCDE model proposed by psychologist Albert Ellis, this app helps you recognize your thinking habits (cognitive distortions) and lighten your mental load. ■ Why does it work? 5 Simple Steps No specialized knowledge is required. Just follow the app's guide step-by-step: A (Activating Event): Log the objective facts of what happened. B (Belief): Record your interpretation or thoughts at that moment. C (Consequence): Reflect on the emotions and behaviors resulting from that belief. D (Disputation): Objectively challenge your thoughts. ask yourself, "Is there another way to see this?" or "Is this really true?" E (Effect): Find a new, effective belief—a realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. ■ App Features Understand Thinking Traps: Learn about common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking," "Overgeneralization," and "Should Statements." Step-by-Step Guidance: Feeling lost? Helpful hints and examples are available for every step. Messages from Your Past Self: On the home screen, your past "E (Effective New Belief)" entries are displayed randomly. Your past self encourages your present self. Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Simple & Calming Design: A user-friendly interface with soothing colors and a cute bunny character to guide you. Perfect for daily use. ■ Recommended For People who easily get down over small things. Those dealing with work or relationship stress. Anyone prone to negative thinking spirals. People interested in CBT but find it intimidating. Those who want to verbalize feelings to clear their head. Change your Beliefs, and change your Consequences. Start your journey to a lighter, freer mind with ABCDE Theory Note today.

Screenshots

Narrati4 screens
Positive Mind4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Narrati at none against Positive Mind's shown. Positive Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.6). On price, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Narrati versus Positive Mind: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNarratiPositive Mind
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKAZUHO MOROFUJITomoaki Okubo

In-app purchases

None

Narrati

No in-app purchases

None

Positive Mind

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Narrati free?
Narrati is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Positive Mind free?
Positive Mind is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Narrati or Positive Mind have ads?
Positive Mind shows ads; Narrati does not.

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