Comparison

EmotionLab vs DearMI

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

Head to head
About

EmotionLab

Features
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EmotionLab is your personal companion for emotional self-awareness and mental wellness. Grounded in evidence-based psychology β€” including CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavior Therapy), and ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy) β€” EmotionLab helps you understand your emotions, build resilience, and grow every day. β–Έ EMOTION JOURNAL Record your daily emotions with structured diary entries. Choose from quick check-ins (1 min), standard entries (3 min), or deep reflections (5+ min). Track your emotional patterns over time with beautiful heatmaps, charts, and insights. β–Έ EMOTION LAB β€” 14 SELF-CARE TOOLS Explore a curated library of therapeutic tools designed by mental health frameworks: β€’ Cognitive Restructuring (CBT) β€’ Gratitude Journal β€’ Mindfulness & Meditation β€’ Breathing Exercises (4-7-8, Box Breathing) β€’ 5-4-3-2-1 Grounding β€’ Self-Compassion Letter β€’ Emotion Wheel & Body Scan β€’ and more... β–Έ RODI β€” YOUR EMOTION COACH Chat with Rodi, a friendly emotion coach powered by structured conversation scenarios. Rodi helps you reflect on joy, sadness, anxiety, anger, and everyday feelings through guided dialogue β€” not AI-generated responses. β–Έ PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS Take 8 different self-assessment tools including MBTI-style personality, Temperament (TCI), Attachment Style, Self-Esteem, Stress Level, Resilience, Mindfulness, and Empathy scales. Review your history and track personal growth. β–Έ INSIGHTS & ANALYTICS Gain deep understanding of your emotional patterns: β€’ Yearly emotion heatmap β€’ Weekly & monthly mood trends β€’ Keyword analysis & word cloud β€’ Time-of-day patterns β€’ Emotion constellation map β€’ Growth reports & milestones β–Έ SOS β€” CRISIS SUPPORT Access emergency emotional support tools when you need them most: β€’ Guided breathing exercises β€’ 5-4-3-2-1 grounding technique β€’ Self-compassion letter β€’ Safety planning β€’ Crisis hotline quick-dial β–Έ DESIGNED FOR WELL-BEING β€’ Premium glassmorphism design with dark & light themes β€’ 60+ pixel art avatars to express yourself β€’ Gamification: levels, XP, badges, and milestones β€’ PIN lock for privacy β€’ 100% offline β€” all data stays on your device β€’ No ads, no tracking, no subscriptions IMPORTANT: EmotionLab is a self-care tool and does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, please contact a qualified healthcare professional.

About

DearMI

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DearMI helps you care for a hurting mind. Log your daily mood, prepare for and record psychiatric visits, and manage your medications β€” all in one app. β–  Key Features β–Ά Appointment Management Register your appointments and write prep notes before each visit. After the visit, record what you discussed and how you felt to build your own care history. β–Ά Prescriptions & Medication Management Snap a photo of your prescription and OCR automatically reads the medication details. Set a dosing schedule and never miss a dose with reminders. β–Ά Daily Check-in Record your mood each day with a score and a short note. See how your emotions change over time at a glance with the mood graph. β–Ά Search & Export Records Easily search past visit records and medication history, and export to PDF to share with your doctor. β–  Privacy Your records are encrypted and stored securely. Privacy Policy: https://chaeon.studio/dearmi/privacy/en/ Terms of Service: https://chaeon.studio/dearmi/terms/en/

Screenshots

EmotionLab4 screens
DearMI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: EmotionLab at none against DearMI's 1. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. DearMI sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. EmotionLab asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
EmotionLab versus DearMI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEmotionLabDearMI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsβ€”
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” better
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB59 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYUSEOK KIMChaeyeon Seo

In-app purchases

None

EmotionLab

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

DearMI

Subscriptions1
  • DearMI-Premium$2.991 Month

Questions

Is EmotionLab free?
EmotionLab is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DearMI free?
DearMI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do EmotionLab or DearMI have ads?
Neither EmotionLab nor DearMI shows ads.

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