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Daylio alternatives

Daylio compared with 12 alternatives: DailyBean, Moodflow, Moodistory, How We Feel, Bearable and 7 more.

Daylio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown). All 12 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

12 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 6, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
DaylioThis toolFree plan · from $4.99YesiOS, Android
DailyBeanFree plan · from $3.99/moYesiOS, Android
MoodflowFree plan · from $3.49YesiOS, Android
MoodistoryFree plan · from $2.99YesiOS, Android
How We FeelFreeFreeiOS, Android
BearableFree plan · from $34.99/yrYesiOS, Android
1 Second EverydayFree plan · from $49.99/yrYesiOS, Android
Daily YouFreeFreeAndroid
GratitudeFree plan · from $4.99/moYesiOS, Android
Grid DiaryFree plan · from $4.99/moYesmacOS, iOS, Android
My DiaryFree plan · from $2.99/moYesiOS, Android
ReflectlyFree plan · from $4.99YesiOS, Android
TangerineFree plan · from $39.99/yrYesiOS

How each one differs from Daylio

  1. DailyBean

    Tap-based mood diary that logs a day with icons instead of writing

    • DailyBean starts at $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates and goals.

    Suits: People who want to log a day with taps instead of writing

    DailyBean vs DaylioDailyBean pricing and details

  2. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates and goals.

    Suits: People who want to log a mood in one tap and add detail only when they feel like it

    Moodflow vs DaylioMoodflow pricing and details

  3. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People who want to log a mood and activities without writing anything

    Moodistory vs DaylioMoodistory pricing and details

  4. How We Feel

    Free emotion check-in journal from a science nonprofit

    • How We Feel is free. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People who want a mood journal with no subscription or in-app purchases

    How We Feel vs DaylioHow We Feel pricing and details

  5. Bearable

    Symptom and mood tracker that links health to daily habits

    • Bearable starts at $34.99 per year (about $0.10 a day). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates.

    Suits: People tracking a chronic illness, pain, migraines or mental health

    Bearable vs DaylioBearable pricing and details

  6. 1 Second Everyday

    Video diary that stitches one second a day into a movie

    • 1 Second Everyday starts at $49.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • 1 Second Everyday can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • 1 Second Everyday also covers video editing.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.

    Suits: People who want a visual diary they can keep up in a few seconds a day

    1 Second Everyday vs Daylio1 Second Everyday pricing and details

  7. Daily You

    Free, open-source offline diary and mood tracker for Android

    • Daily You is free. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Daylio lists an iOS app.
    • Daily You is open source, according to its own site.
    • Daily You also covers Markdown.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: Android users who want a diary with no account, ads or subscription

    Daily You vs DaylioDaily You pricing and details

  8. Gratitude

    Gratitude journal with affirmations and vision boards

    • Gratitude starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year (US App Store in-app purchases). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking, goals and mood tracking.

    Suits: People building a daily gratitude habit with prompts and reminders

    Gratitude vs DaylioGratitude pricing and details

  9. Grid Diary

    Prompt-based diary and planner laid out as a grid of questions

    • Grid Diary starts at $4.99 per month, or $29.99 per year. Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Grid Diary lists a macOS app.
    • Grid Diary also covers Markdown.
    • Daylio also covers goals and mood tracking.

    Suits: People who find a blank page hard and prefer answering prompts

    Grid Diary vs DaylioGrid Diary pricing and details

  10. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • My Diary can be bought with a one-time purchase.
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People who want a decorated diary with themes, stickers and fonts

    My Diary vs DaylioMy Diary pricing and details

  11. 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). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Daylio also covers templates, habit tracking and goals.

    Suits: People new to journaling who want questions to answer, not a blank page

    Reflectly vs DaylioReflectly pricing and details

  12. Tangerine

    Self-care app combining habits, mood tracking and a journal

    • Tangerine starts at $39.99 per year, or $6.99 per month (US App Store prices). Daylio starts at $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown).
    • Only Daylio lists an Android app.
    • Daylio also covers templates and goals.

    Suits: People who want habits, mood and a journal in one app rather than three

    Tangerine vs DaylioTangerine pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Daylio

  • No desktop or web version: Daylio says the app is not being developed for computers or the web.
  • There is no real-time sync; using a second device means a manual backup and restore each time you switch.
  • Advanced stats, automatic backups, PDF export and, on iOS, the PIN lock require Premium.
  • Daylio's site publishes no price list; Premium prices appear in the app and on app store listings.
Daylio pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Daylio?

The alternatives to Daylio in this directory are DailyBean, Moodflow, Moodistory, How We Feel, Bearable, 1 Second Everyday, Daily You, Gratitude, Grid Diary, My Diary, Reflectly and Tangerine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Daylio.

Is there a free alternative to Daylio?

Yes. How We Feel and Daily You are free to use. DailyBean, Moodflow, Moodistory, Bearable, 1 Second Everyday, Gratitude, Grid Diary, My Diary, Reflectly and Tangerine have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Daylio alternatives work on macOS?

The Daylio listing does not include a macOS app. Grid Diary lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Daylio?

Daily You is described as open source on its own site.

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.