# MOOD· vs Initiation

The clearest difference is monetization model: MOOD· at free against Initiation's freemium. MOOD· also leads on update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Initiation's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MOOD· sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and Initiation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MOOD· against 5.0 for Initiation. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

MOOD· ships an update weekly, Initiation fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MOOD· | Initiation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood/id6758620435/reviews) | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initiation-procrastination/id6767593584/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **3** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 280 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arshia Mani](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873989557) | [Jarrett Siwiec](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896491008) |

## What reviewers say

### MOOD·

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mood/id6758620435)

Log your mood, take selfies, and discover personal patterns related to your cycle. This companion app helps you create a visual diary of your well-being and track your journey over time.

**Highlights:** Personal pattern tracking, Photo journal for selfies, Cycle calendar visualization, Companion character 'Aurb', Streak tracking and rewards

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MOOD Premium | $2.99 | per month |


### Initiation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/initiation-procrastination/id6767593584)

This app helps overcome procrastination by identifying specific mental blockers and providing targeted, quick interventions. It offers dopamine rewards matched to energy levels to initiate tasks, designed for individuals with ADHD but useful for anyone struggling to start.

**Highlights:** Identifies specific procrastination blockers, Delivers targeted interventions, Pairs tasks with dopamine rewards, Sequence takes under 90 seconds, Calm and fast interactions, Designed for ADHD brains

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Base Monthly | $6.99 | per month |
| Base Annual | $59.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MOOD· free?

MOOD· is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Initiation free?

Initiation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MOOD· or Initiation?

MOOD· and Initiation are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 3 ratings respectively.

### Do MOOD· or Initiation have ads?

Neither MOOD· nor Initiation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MOOD· or Initiation?

MOOD· ships an update weekly, and Initiation fortnightly. Most recently, MOOD· was updated on October 31, 2026 and Initiation on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*