Best Sad Apps & Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.5 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

If you already know Bird Alone, this is the deeper bench. 250+ sad apps and games for iPhone, all reviewed and ranked by user rating, recency, and download trend as of August 2026.

Compare top Sad Apps & Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Bird AloneBird AloneFree4.8★ (11K)NoYesAug 2026
2mood finger scanmood finger scanFree2.9★ (850)NoNoAug 2026
3Depression TestDepression TestFree4.7★ (1.9K)NoYesAug 2026
4SAD Wallpaper HDSAD Wallpaper HDFree4.7★ (2.1K)NoNoAug 2026
5Bored Chat-chat with strangersBored Chat-chat with strangersFree4.1★ (1.8K)NoYesAug 2026
6sad wallpapers 4k | HDsad wallpapers 4k | HDFree5.0★ (1)NoNoJul 2026
7Sad Wallpapers 4K HDSad Wallpapers 4K HDFree4.2★ (5)NoNoAug 2026
8Swipe FaceSwipe FaceFree4.4★ (35)NoYesMay 2026

Top Picks for Sad

Bird Alone#1

Bird Alone by George Batchelor

Become best friends
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😊(11K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Nurture a lonely bird through daily conversations, creative activities, and life's big questions. This award-winning app offers a unique companion experience, exploring themes of friendship, growth, and existence.

What We Love

  • 💕 Heartwarming and meaningful experience
  • 🎨 Beautiful art and design
  • 🎶 Relaxing and soothing audio
  • 🐦 Adorable and charming bird companion

Room to Improve

  • 💔 Sad and emotional ending when the bird dies
  • 💰 Paid app with a short experience
  • 🕰️ Limited daily interactions with the bird
mood finger scan#2

mood finger scan by Indigo Penguin Limited

Strong Contender
🎬 Entertainment
2.9😞(850 ratings)
Free
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Scan your finger to reveal your current mood. A fun and simple way to explore your emotional state through a quick fingertip analysis.

What We Love

  • 👍 Mood detection works well
  • 🤩 Fun to use with friends
  • 🎉 Accurate in some cases

Room to Improve

  • 🤥 Inaccurate mood detection
  • 🤔 Requests microphone and fingerprint access
  • 🙄 Gives random/incorrect responses
Depression Test#3

Depression Test by Baris Sarer

Worth Considering
💪 Health & Fitness
4.7😊(1.9K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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This app helps you screen for depression using a trusted questionnaire and monitor your progress over time. It offers self-guided CBT exercises to challenge negative thoughts and provides access to helpful resources.

What We Love

  • 👍 Helpful for tracking depression
  • 🙌 Accurate in identifying depression
  • 📊 Useful for monitoring progress
  • 💬 Provides a space to vent/journal

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • 🤖 Concerns about self-diagnosis
  • 🔒 Lack of password protection

More Sad apps to explore

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SAD Wallpaper HD
SAD Wallpaper HD
SAD Wallpaper HD
Depression Wallpapers
Free

Customize your phone's background with a collection of sad-themed images. Easily set and download high-quality pictures of sad characters to personalize your device.

100% free to useOne-click wallpaper saveSet selected image as wallpaper
🎨 Graphics & Design
(2.1K)
free
5
Bored Chat-chat with strangers
Bored Chat-chat with strangers
Bored Chat-chat with strangers
Meet friendly people online
Free

Connect with new people when you're feeling bored. This app features public chats where you can view conversations before joining in. Upgrade to premium for private conversations.

Meet new peoplePublic chatsView conversations before joining
🌐 Social Networking
(1.8K)
freemium
6
sad wallpapers 4k | HD
sad wallpapers 4k | HD
sad wallpapers 4k | HD
Top sad wallpapers 4k | HD
Free

Discover a vast collection of high-resolution, melancholic, and artistic wallpapers to express your emotions. Optimized for various devices, new content is added daily. Save your favorites and access them offline.

4K & HD wallpapersDark & aesthetic themesOptimized for iPhone
🎬 Entertainment
(1)
free
7
Sad Wallpapers 4K HD
Sad Wallpapers 4K HD
Sad Wallpapers 4K HD
Best Sad Wallpapers 4K HD
Free

Discover a curated collection of artistic and emotional backgrounds in stunning 4K resolution. Daily updates ensure fresh content, allowing you to express your mood and transform your device into a personal canvas.

Ultra HD 4K resolutionDaily wallpaper updatesVariety of artistic styles
🎬 Entertainment
(5)
free
8
Swipe Face
Swipe Face
Swipe Face
by Garrett Milovich
Free

Engage in a simple yet addictive game where you swipe based on facial expressions. Customize the experience by swapping faces with public figures for a unique twist. Includes a practice mode for younger players.

Simple swipe-based gameplayCustomizable celebrity/politician facesPractice mode for kids
🎮 Games
(35)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sad-Quotes
Sad-Quotes
Sad-Quotes
by SentientIT Software Solution
Free

Discover and share poignant quotes about love and life. This app offers a collection of sadness-themed quotes with customizable backgrounds, perfect for expressing emotions or sending to others via social media or email.

Collection of sad love quotesQuotes about sadness and lifeCustomizable background images
🌟 Lifestyle
(10)
ad-supported
10
Town of Tides
Town of Tides
Town of Tides
Touch your heart
Free

Experience a heartwarming story about a man seeking peace in a seaside town. This narrative-driven game offers a relaxing retro pixel art experience with no combat or puzzles.

Narrative-driven gameplayRelaxing seaside town settingRetro pixel art graphics
🎮 Games
(3.2K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Wysa: Mental Wellbeing AI
Wysa: Mental Wellbeing AI
Wysa: Mental Wellbeing AI
Selfcare for anxiety, low mood
Free

This AI-powered chatbot offers empathetic and anonymous support for managing low mood, stress, and anxiety. It utilizes research-backed techniques from CBT, DBT, and meditation to help users cope with challenges and build resilience. Users can also access qualified mental health professionals for personalized guidance.

AI-powered empathetic chatbotCBT and DBT techniquesMeditation and mindfulness exercises
💪 Health & Fitness
(24K)
free with in-app purchases
12
BetterHelp - Therapy
BetterHelp - Therapy
BetterHelp - Therapy
#1 Therapy Platform
Free

Access professional mental health support from licensed therapists. Connect via messaging or live sessions, and join educational webinars. Find personalized guidance for various challenges.

30,000+ licensed therapistsTherapist matchingUnlimited messaging
💪 Health & Fitness
(149K)
subscription
13
Span (Did I?) – Task Tracker
Span (Did I?) – Task Tracker
Span (Did I?) – Task Tracker
Simple routine reminders
Free

This app helps you manage recurring tasks and daily routines with a clean, intuitive interface. Set custom reminders for chores, personal care, and more, with interactive widgets for easy completion.

Track recurring tasksInteractive home screen widgetsCustomizable task names and icons
📊 Productivity
(2)
free with in-app purchases
14
Motivation - Daily quotes
Motivation - Daily quotes
Motivation - Daily quotes
Inspirational positive widgets
Free

Access a vast collection of inspirational quotes to boost your mood and motivation. Customize and share uplifting messages, or use home screen widgets for daily positive reminders. Explore various categories and themes to find the perfect quote for any situation.

Daily inspirational quotesCustomizable home screen widgetsSave and share quotes
💪 Health & Fitness
(1.1M)
free with in-app purchases
15
Geriatric Depression Test
Geriatric Depression Test
Geriatric Depression Test
Geriatric Self Harm Tracker
Free

This app helps identify potential depression symptoms in elderly individuals using a 15-question assessment based on the Geriatric Depression Scale. It aims for early recognition and is designed for ease of use by anyone.

15-question Geriatric Depression Scale assessmentHelps recognize depression in elderly patientsSimple and easy to use interface
💪 Health & Fitness
(1)
ad-supported
16
Sad Drummer
Sad Drummer
Sad Drummer
A new kind of game
Free

Engage with a rhythm-based game where you follow the beat of a melancholic drummer. Experience a unique gameplay mechanic tied to the music.

Rhythm-based gameplayUnique beat-following mechanicMusic-integrated experience
🎮 Games
(5)
free with in-app purchases
17
Sad Wallpapers Emo Dark Bts 4K
Sad Wallpapers Emo Dark Bts 4K
Sad Wallpapers Emo Dark Bts 4K
Rapper Wallpaper 3D Kawaii 15
Free

Discover a vast collection of free sad, dark, and aesthetic wallpapers in stunning 4K resolution. Personalize your device with unique black backgrounds, rapper themes, and cute kawaii designs. Add text to wallpapers and share them with friends.

Sad wallpapers collectionDark and black backgroundsAesthetic and kawaii designs
🎬 Entertainment
(238)
free with in-app purchases
18
Sad Ringtones
Sad Ringtones
Sad Ringtones
Sad Songs Ringtones
Free
🎵 Music
(0)
19
Sad Hamster
Sad Hamster
Sad Hamster
pls play
Free

Embark on a whimsical journey with a melancholic rodent in this charming game. Explore a world crafted by the hamster itself, offering a unique and engaging experience for players. Discover the simple joys and quiet adventures of this digital companion.

Unique game worldCharming characterEngaging gameplay
🎮 Games
(8)
free with in-app purchases
20
RTVojvodine
RTVojvodine
RTVojvodine
by Radio-televizija Vojvodine
Free

Access news, shows, live broadcasts, and podcasts from Radio-televizija Vojvodine. Enjoy features like delayed viewing, weather forecasts, and currency exchange rates.

Live broadcastsDelayed viewingPodcasts
📡 News
(1)
free

FAQ about Sad

What are the best sad apps & games for iPhone?
Bird Alone tops our sad apps & games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.8-star average from 11K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top sad apps & games we rank are free to download, including Bird Alone and mood finger scan.
Bird Alone has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ sad apps & games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
Bird Alone is an award-winning app that allows you to become best friends with a lonely virtual bird. You'll engage in daily conversations, answer its questions about life and existence, and participate in creative activities together.
Key features include daily conversations and answering your bird's questions, drawing for the Art Gallery, writing poetry for the Book of Poetry, unlocking plants for the Musical Garden, and experiencing the passage of time and seasons with your companion.

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