Positive Mind vs LifeCounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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. β 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 beliefβa realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. β 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. β 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.
LifeCounter
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What day of your life is today? LifeCounter is a journal with one question a day. As you answer, you slowly see more clearly the time you have with your parents and family, and what truly matters to you. Add your birthday, and it also counts which day of your life today is. ONE QUESTION A DAY A different question for every day of the year. Each one comes with a follow-up that asks why, like "What would you love to lose track of time doing today? Why does it draw you in?" so a one-word answer can grow into real reflection. You can also speak your answer with the keyboard's dictation. YOUR MOOD IN ONE TAP Happy, Calm, Okay, Tired, or Sad. Log how your day felt with a single tap, then look back on each month's moods and on what you wrote a year ago today. TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER Add your parents, family, or friends to see an estimate, based on averages, of the years you have together and how many more times you might meet. A small nudge to plan your next visit. BUCKET LIST Keep a one-line list of things you hope to do someday, and who you'd like to do them with. What you achieve stays on the list with the date. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See today's question and log your mood right from your home screen. Tap Write to jump straight to your answer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your iPhone. No servers, no ads, no tracking. Export your journal as text anytime. The number grows by one every day. We hope it helps you think about how to spend that day with the people you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: LifeCounter at none against Positive Mind's shown. Positive Mind's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Positive Mind | LifeCounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | β | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoaki Okubo | Ryo Nakano |
In-app purchases
Positive Mind
No in-app purchases
LifeCounter
No in-app purchases
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