Comparison

CBT Note vs BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker

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

Head to head
About

CBT Note

Features
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【CBT Note: Master Your Thoughts with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy】 Do you find yourself trapped in cycles of anxiety, stress, or self-doubt? CBT Note is a self-care journaling tool designed to help you organize your thoughts and build mental resilience using proven techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). ◆ What is CBT Note? CBT is a widely recognized psychological treatment focused on changing the thought patterns that cause distress. This app guides you through an easy 5-step process to reframe your perspective and take constructive action. ◆ The 5-Step Process: 1. Event: Record the facts of the situation objectively. 2. Thought: Capture the "automatic thoughts" that flashed through your mind. 3. Emotion: Label your feelings simply. 4. Behavior: Observe your reactions without judgment. 5. Alternative Thought: Discover realistic perspectives and plan your next move. ◆ Key Features: - 【Step-by-Step Guidance】Get helpful hints and real-world samples for every step. No prior knowledge needed! - 【Thinking Trap Library】Learn to identify common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking" and "Personalization." - 【Premium Design】A clean, calming interface that makes daily reflection a pleasure. - 【Consistency Support】Set custom reminders to build a habit of mindfulness. - 【Privacy-First】Your data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts are yours alone. ◆ Perfect For You If: - You want to break out of negative thinking patterns. - You're looking for practical ways to manage stress and anxiety. - You want to become more resilient in the face of daily challenges. - You enjoy journaling or want to start a mental health diary. - You want to practice professional self-care on the go. You don't have to be perfect. Just be honest with yourself. Start your journey toward a healthier mind with CBT Note today.

About

BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker

This private diary app helps you understand your emotions, untangle your thoughts, and build healthy habits for mental wellness. It offers mood logging, a feelings wheel, thought records, gratitude journaling, habit tracking, and guided meditation.

Highlights
  • Mood logging with a feelings wheel
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy thought records
  • Gratitude journaling
  • Habit tracking with reminders
  • Guided meditation timer
  • Progress insights and PDF export
  • App Lock with biometric security
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Your space. Your thoughts. Your wellness, your way. BrightLog is the private diary for your mental wellness and self-care. It helps you understand how you feel, untangle your thoughts and look after yourself, one day at a time. Log your mood in a tap, put a name to your feelings, hold on to the good moments and build healthy habits. Find calm with meditation, and see hard thoughts in a new light with a thought record from cognitive behavioral therapy. And above all, your privacy comes first. We never see what you write: your information never leaves your device. YOUR PRIVACY, YOUR RULES Your thoughts stay safely on your device. • No account needed. Open BrightLog and start writing. • It’s your call. Backup happens only if you sign in and you enable it, and goes only to your own iCloud. Your journal, moods, gratitude and habits come back on a new device. • Your diary, under lock and key. Turn on App Lock with Face ID, Touch ID or your device’s screen lock. Your words are yours. Always. HOW ARE YOU FEELING TODAY? Sometimes a few seconds is all it takes to pause and check in with yourself. That is self-care too. Log your mood in a tap: Awesome, Good, Not sure, Bad or Terrible. FIND THE WORDS FOR WHAT YOU FEEL The feelings wheel gives you 82 words, starting from seven core emotions. Naming a feeling is the first step to understanding it. WHEN THOUGHTS WEIGH HEAVY, SHIFT YOUR PERSPECTIVE With a thought record from cognitive behavioral therapy, you note what happened and what went through your mind. You weigh the facts for and against, and find a more balanced view. One thought at a time. YOUR DIARY, YOUR STORY Write freely, or simply speak and watch your words appear. Add photos, videos, voice notes and documents. With a photo, you see right away where it was taken. LEARN TO SAVOR THE LITTLE THINGS Collect the good things in your Gratitude Pot: a sentence, a photo, a video. Each day, BrightLog brings one back to you. Because even on the hardest days, there’s room for something good. BUILD HABITS THAT DO YOU GOOD You don’t have to change everything overnight. Pick a goal, get inspired by ten Goal ideas or create your own, with daily reminders, even for taking your medication. Take a break: no day counts as missed. When you reach a goal, BrightLog celebrates with you, and you can share it as a picture. SEE HOW FAR YOU’VE COME A ring for every goal and twelve weeks side by side: notice your progress and find fresh motivation. LITTLE ACTS OF SELF-CARE Gentle nudges through your day: a glass of water, a quick stretch, a kind word to yourself. Tap Done and let that moment count. FIND YOUR CALM WITH MEDITATION A meditation timer from 5 to 30 minutes, soothing sounds or silence, and simple prompts for your breath and body. GET TO KNOW YOUR PATTERNS Monthly and yearly insights show your journey in five views: Story, Heatmap, Trend, Wheel and Mood. A clearer picture of your mental wellness. Export it as a PDF. WALK INTO THERAPY WITH A CLEARER HEAD It isn’t always easy to remember everything you wanted to say in a session. Choose the dates, and BrightLog gathers your moods, diary entries, notes and goals into one tidy summary, ready to share as a PDF. You arrive knowing what you want to talk about, and your therapist gets the bigger picture. In the Experts tab, you’ll find psychologists and counselors near you. ALWAYS WITHIN REACH From your Home Screen, log your mood and see today’s habits at a glance. EVERY MILESTONE DESERVES TO BE CELEBRATED 30 badges for journaling, mood, gratitude and habits: every step forward counts. NOT SURE WHERE TO START? Tap the ? on any tab for a short, friendly guide. YOUR SPACE, EVERY DAY Dark mode and 20 languages, on iPhone and iPad. A calmer, healthier lifestyle and better mental wellness, one small step at a time. BrightLog is your diary. Your thoughts stay yours. We never see what you write.

Screenshots

CBT Note4 screens
BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker at none against CBT Note's shown. CBT Note's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.4). 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 · 8 level
CBT Note versus BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCBT NoteBrightLog Journal Mood Tracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequency—Weekly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size33 MB121 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTomoaki OkuboCristian Milia

In-app purchases

None

CBT Note

No in-app purchases

None

BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CBT Note free?
CBT Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker free?
BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do CBT Note or BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker have ads?
CBT Note shows ads; BrightLog Journal Mood Tracker does not.

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