Ranked & Reviewed · 2026
Best Mood Tracking & Journaling Apps
Mood trackers help you notice patterns between how you feel and what you do. We review each on how quick the daily check-in is, how useful the insights are, and whether the data actually helps you change anything.
Daylio
4.6The two-tap mood journal that makes daily tracking so fast you actually keep doing it.
Free, then ~$35.99/yr · Free tier: Yes
How We Feel
4.5A beautifully designed, completely free mood tracker built to expand your emotional vocabulary.
Free · Free tier: Yes
Bearable
4.4The tracker for complicated bodies and minds — mood, symptoms, meds, sleep, and habits in one correlated picture.
Free, then ~$34.99/yr · Free tier: Yes
Stoic
4.2A journaling app with a worldview — morning preparation, evening review, and two thousand years of Stoic practice.
Free, then ~$39.99/yr · Free tier: Yes
Reflectly
4.0An AI-guided journal that interviews you about your day — friendly, pretty, and subscription-hungry.
Free, then ~$59.99/yr · Free tier: Yes
Frequently asked questions
What is the best mood tracker right now?+
Daylio earns our highest rating in this category (4.6/5). Daylio is the best mood tracker for one simple reason: logging takes two taps, so you actually stick with it. Pick a mood, tag activities, done. Over weeks it surfaces real correlations between what you do and how you feel. It is light on guidance, but as a pure tracker it is close to perfect.
Is there a good free option?+
Yes — Daylio offers a usable free tier. The two-tap mood journal that makes daily tracking so fast you actually keep doing it.
Are these apps a replacement for therapy?+
No. These are wellness and support tools. They can help with everyday stress, sleep, and mood, but they are not a substitute for professional care. If you are struggling, a licensed professional can help; in a crisis, contact your local emergency number or, in the US, call or text 988.