DailyBean vs Daylio
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
DailyBean
Tap-based mood diary that logs a day with icons instead of writing
Daylio
Mood tracker and micro-diary you fill in with a couple of taps
Where they differ
- 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.
At a glance
| DailyBean | Daylio | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan | Free plan |
| Starts at | $3.99 to $5.99 per month (US App Store in-app purchase list) | $4.99 (lowest US App Store in-app purchase; billing period not shown) |
| Free plan | Custom and special blocks, basic analysis and 1 photo a day, with ads. In-depth analysis, device sync and ad removal need Premium Pass. | Free version with no time limit: the core mood and activity diary, with caps on moods, goals, reminders and important days. Advanced stats, automatic backups and PDF export need Premium. |
| Free trial | None listed | Free 7-day trial of the Premium features. |
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | BlueSignum Corp. | Relaxio s.r.o. and Habitics s.r.o. |
| Price read from | apps.apple.com | apps.apple.com |
| Checked | Oct 5, 2026 | Oct 5, 2026 |
Who each one suits
DailyBean
- People who want to log a day with taps instead of writing
- Seeing how activities, sleep and exercise line up with mood
- Users who like decorating a journal with themes and icons
Daylio
- People who want to log a mood in a couple of taps instead of writing
- Seeing which activities go with better or worse moods over time
- Privacy-minded users who want entries kept on the phone, not a vendor server
Worth knowing
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.
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.
Key features
DailyBean
- Entries in a few taps
- Choose a mood bean, tap icons for activities, routines and meals, then add a photo and a short note if you want. Longer text notes are also possible.
- Custom blocks and icons
- Category blocks can be added, removed and edited so the log tracks what matters to you. Custom and special blocks are included in the free version.
- Mood calendar and themes
- Each day's mood colors a monthly calendar, building a year-in-pixels view. Themes for decorating the calendar are released every month.
- Analysis reports
- Charts show how habits and activities relate to your mood. Basic analysis is free, and in-depth analysis is part of Premium Pass.
- Sleep, exercise and health logs
- Besides notes and photos, you can log sleep time, exercise, a song of the day, step count and menstruation, or sync health data instead of typing it in.
- Lock, backup and device sync
- The app locks with a PIN or Face ID, and records are tied to an account so they restore on a new phone. Premium Pass syncs up to 5 devices.
Daylio
- Two-tap entries
- A daily entry is a mood plus the activities you did. Notes, writing templates, photos and voice memos can be added, and moods and activities are customizable.
- Stats and correlations
- Entries feed weekly, monthly and yearly charts, from simple mood lines to correlations between moods and activities. Advanced stats are a Premium feature.
- Year in Pixels
- A single chart shows the whole year with one dot for each day. It can be exported as a picture and shared with other people.
- Goals and reminders
- Daily, weekly or monthly goals sit alongside the diary, with achievements for habits. The free version limits the number of goals and reminders.
- On-device storage and backups
- Entries are stored on the phone and are not sent to Daylio's servers. Backups go to iCloud on iOS or Google Drive on Android; automatic backups need Premium.
- Lock and export
- The diary can be locked with a PIN, fingerprint or Face ID, and entries export to PDF or CSV. The PIN lock on iOS and PDF export are Premium features.
Plans
DailyBean
Free$0
Custom blocks, special blocks, basic analysis and 1 photo a day. Shows ads and does not sync between devices.
Premium Pass (monthly)$3.99 to $5.99
per month
In-depth analysis, no ads, 3 photos a day, sync on up to 5 devices and a gift of 180 Clovers. The US App Store lists $3.99, $4.99 and $5.99.
Premium Pass (annual)$19.99 to $39.99
per year
The same Premium Pass features on a yearly pass. The US App Store lists annual price points of $19.99, $29.99 and $39.99.
Daylio
Free$0
The core mood and activity diary with no time limit, and caps on the number of moods, goals, reminders and important days.
Daylio Premium$4.99 to $59.99
billing period not shown on the US App Store listing
Unlimited moods and goals, advanced stats, automatic backups, PDF export and custom note templates. The US App Store lists $4.99, $17.99, $23.99, $35.99 and $59.99.
Ways to pay less
DailyBean
No public discounts listed.
Daylio
- Lifetime license
One-time purchase instead of a subscription
Daylio's terms describe a One-Time Purchase that grants access without a time limit, alongside monthly and yearly Premium subscriptions. The price is shown in the app.
- Other savings
Apple Family Sharing for Premium
On iOS, a Daylio Premium purchase can be shared with family members through Apple Family Sharing once it is set up in Apple settings.
