Best Depression Diary Apps

250+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps
Updated September 2026

Every iPhone needs a few good depression diary apps. We benchmark 250+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.

Compare top Depression Diary Apps (September 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Depression DiaryDepression DiaryFree4.7★ (91)NoNoSep 2026
2Daylio Journal - Mood TrackerDaylio Journal - Mood TrackerFree4.8★ (62K)NoYesSep 2026
3Diary - Daily journalDiary - Daily journalFreeYesYesMay 2026
4Diary - Mood TrackerDiary - Mood TrackerFree4.0★ (1)NoNoMay 2026
5Mood Diary CardsMood Diary CardsFreeNoNoMay 2026
6YH DiaryYH DiaryFreeNoNoMay 2026
7Mood Cycle: Mood Tracker DiaryMood Cycle: Mood Tracker DiaryFreeNoNoJul 2026
8Yodaily: Mood DiaryYodaily: Mood DiaryFreeYesNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Depression Diary

Depression Diary#1

Depression Diary by Adam Cziko

Tracker Notes Charts Reports
Editor's Choice
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7(91 ratings)
Free
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Monitor your emotional well-being and identify patterns in your mood. Log your feelings, add notes, and generate shareable reports for your healthcare provider. Personalize your tracking experience with custom attributes and daily reminders.

Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker#2

Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker by Relaxio s.r.o.

Private Diary, Health, Habits
Strong Contender
🌟 Lifestyle
4.8😊(62K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you track your moods and activities to understand your well-being. It offers a private micro-diary experience without requiring extensive typing, allowing you to identify happiness triggers and build positive habits.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Customizable moods and activities
  • 📊 Helpful statistics and analytics
  • 🗓️ Consistent daily logging
  • 💡 Motivating goal-setting features
  • 🌟 Visually appealing design

Room to Improve

  • 🔒 Backup feature locked behind premium
  • 🔍 Limited mood/activity options in free version
  • 📱 No Apple Watch app
  • 🧠 Difficulty tracking mood changes throughout the day

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FAQ about Depression Diary

What are the best depression diary apps for iPhone?
Depression Diary tops our depression diary apps ranking as of September 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 91 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top depression diary apps we rank are free to download, including Depression Diary and Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker.
Depression Diary has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of September 2026.
We track 250+ depression diary apps on the iOS App Store as of September 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app helps you take control of your depression by allowing you to track your feelings, take notes, and visualize any changes over time. It provides an easy overview of your well-being and helps you recognize patterns and statistics.
Key features include tracking depression levels with simple taps, adding custom attributes for more detailed tracking, writing notes, analyzing statistics, generating printable PDF or CSV reports, setting daily reminders, and securing your journal with Face ID or Touch ID.