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DailyBean alternatives
DailyBean compared with 7 alternatives: Daylio, Moodflow, Moodistory, How We Feel, Reflectly and 2 more.
DailyBean has a free plan. Paid plans start at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). All 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| DailyBeanThis tool | Free plan · from $3.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Daylio | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Moodflow | Free plan · from $3.49 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Moodistory | Free plan · from $2.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| How We Feel | Free | Free | iOS, Android |
| Reflectly | Free plan · from $4.99 | Yes | iOS, Android |
| Bearable | Free plan · from $34.99/yr | Yes | iOS, Android |
| My Diary | Free plan · from $2.99/mo | Yes | iOS, Android |
How each one differs from DailyBean
- Free plan · from $4.99
Daylio
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps
- Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- Daylio also covers templates and goals.
Suits: People who want to log a mood in a couple of taps instead of writing
- Free plan · from $3.49
Moodflow
Mood tracker and journal that charts what shapes your days
- Moodflow starts at $3.49 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
Suits: People who want to log a mood in one tap and add detail only when they feel like it
- Free plan · from $2.99
Moodistory
Mood tracker that logs a day in seconds and keeps data on-device
- Moodistory starts at $2.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who want to log a mood and activities without writing anything
- Free
How We Feel
Free emotion check-in journal from a science nonprofit
- How We Feel is free. DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who want a mood journal with no subscription or in-app purchases
- Free plan · from $4.99
Reflectly
AI-guided journal and mood tracker for iPhone, iPad and Android
- Reflectly starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People new to journaling who want questions to answer, not a blank page
- Free plan · from $34.99/yr
Bearable
Symptom and mood tracker that links health to daily habits
- Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- Bearable also covers goals.
Suits: People tracking a chronic illness, pain, migraines or mental health
- Free plan · from $2.99/mo
My Diary
Locked diary with themes, stickers and a mood calendar
- My Diary starts at $2.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase). DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list).
- My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- DailyBean also covers habit tracking.
Suits: People who want a decorated diary with themes, stickers and fonts
Limits worth knowing in DailyBean
- Offered for iPhone, iPad and Android only; no web or desktop version is listed.
- The free version shows ads and allows 1 photo a day; Premium Pass removes ads and allows 3.
- Syncing across devices, up to 5, and in-depth analysis require Premium Pass.
- The vendor's site shows no prices; the US App Store lists several monthly and annual pass price points.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to DailyBean?
The alternatives to DailyBean in this directory are Daylio, Moodflow, Moodistory, How We Feel, Reflectly, Bearable and My Diary. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with DailyBean.
Is there a free alternative to DailyBean?
Yes. How We Feel is free to use. Daylio, Moodflow, Moodistory, Reflectly, Bearable and My Diary have a free plan alongside paid ones.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.