Positive Mind vs Hue Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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. ■ 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.
Hue Journal
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What color was your day today? Hue Journal is a minimal diary app where you record each day with just one color. No need to find the right words -- simply choose a color, and your day is captured. JUST PICK A COLOR Choose from 12 curated colors -- Coral, Sunflower, Tangerine, Mint, Sky, Peach, Lavender, Rose, and more. Trust your instinct. The color you're drawn to says something quiet about your day. Text is entirely optional. Write when you feel like it, skip when you don't. This is your diary, your way. YOUR CALENDAR BECOMES A MOSAIC As you record each day, your calendar fills with color tiles that form a mosaic -- a visual portrait of your month. Scroll back through your weeks and months. Patterns emerge. A burst of warm tones here, a calm stretch of blues there. Your life, painted one day at a time. GENTLE COLOR INSIGHTS Once a week and once a month, Hue Journal offers a quiet look at the colors you've been choosing. Bright tones dominated your week? Gentle hues filled your month? These insights are not diagnoses -- they're small moments of reflection, inspired by color psychology research. A chance to notice, not to be told. SHARE YOUR MOSAIC Turn your monthly calendar mosaic into an image and share it. No words needed -- your colors speak for themselves. FEATURES - 12-color palette for daily mood recording - Optional text notes - Calendar mosaic view - Weekly & monthly color insights - Social media sharing - Insight notifications (weekly & monthly, opt-in in Settings) - English and Japanese support PERFECT FOR - People who want to journal but struggle with writing - Anyone who loves color, design, and visual expression - Those looking for a low-effort daily reflection habit - Fans of mood tracking without the clinical feel Free to use (with ads).
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The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Positive Mind at 12.0 against Hue Journal's 15.1. On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Positive Mind | Hue Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoaki Okubo | chaco |
In-app purchases
Positive Mind
No in-app purchases
Hue Journal
No in-app purchases









