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The MoodTools Insider’s Guide

Everything we know about MoodTools in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.

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MoodTools

The Insider’s Guide

Free depression self-help app with a CBT thought diary

Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among journaling apps, read from MoodTools’s own pages.

Made by Inquiry Health LLC · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com

2.8GPA

Contents

  1. 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
  2. 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
  3. 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
  4. 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
  5. 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
  6. 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
  7. 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

ToolGPA put this guide together from MoodTools’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on MoodTools’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.

Part 01 · Overview

Welcome

What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first

2.8

GPA, above 22 of the 39 other journaling apps we grade

MoodTools is a self-help app for people with low mood or depression, available on iOS and Android. It includes a thought diary based on cognitive therapy, an activities log that tracks mood before and after, a PHQ-9 questionnaire to track symptom severity, a suicide safety plan and links to information and videos. All core features are free; an optional Pro Mode adds export, cloud sync and passcode protection.

To get you started, here are 9 things to know about MoodTools, taken from its own pages and our grades.

  1. 1

    Best for low-mood self-help with a thought diary

    Export, cloud sync and a passcode need Pro, and it is a depression tool, not a general diary.

  2. 2

    Paid plans start at $4.99 a month

    As its pricing page puts it: $4.99 per month (Pro Mode, US App Store).

  3. 3

    There is a free plan

    All core features are free: thought diary, activities, safety plan, information, PHQ-9 test and videos.

  4. 4

    It runs on 2 platforms

    iOS and Android.

  5. 5

    Thought diary

    Analyze thoughts and spot negative or distorted thinking patterns, based on cognitive therapy.

  6. 6

    Activities

    Pick energizing activities and track mood before and after, based on behavioral activation.

  7. 7

    Depression test

    Take the PHQ-9 questionnaire and track symptom severity over time.

  8. 8

    A 2.8 GPA, above 22 of 39

    That is against the other journaling apps we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.

  9. 9

    You could make this

    A journal at its plainest is dated entries of text and photos.

MoodTools at a glance

Pricing
Free plan, from $4.99 per month (Pro Mode, US App Store)
Free plan
Yes
Free trial
None stated
Runs on
iOS, Android
Made by
Inquiry Health LLC
Category
Journaling Apps
Our grade
2.8 GPA, good

The report card

Best for low-mood self-help with a thought diary

MoodTools is a self-help app for low mood with a thought diary, activity log, PHQ-9 test and safety plan, all free on iOS and Android. Export, cloud sync and a passcode need Pro, and it is a depression tool, not a general diary.

ToolGPA report cardMoodToolsGraded Nov 12, 2026
SubjectGradeComment
Value for moneyAThe core app is free, and Pro is $29.99 a year, about $2.50 a month, against $3.33 where the cheaper quarter of journaling apps starts.
Free plan and trialBThe thought diary, activities, PHQ-9 test, safety plan and videos are all free, but export, cloud sync and a passcode are paid.
FeaturesCIt does the thought diary and mood-tracking job for low mood fully, but it is a narrower job than a general journal and has no photos or free-form entries on record.
Ease of useB4.8 from about 310 App Store ratings, under the 1,000 needed for an A.
Platforms and integrationsCiPhone and Android only. There is no web or computer app and no integrations are listed.
Grade point averageGood, out of 4.02.8

An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.

Who MoodTools is for

  • Fits if you want a free thought diary and mood log for low mood
  • Works for people who want to track PHQ-9 scores over time

Who it is not for

  • Skip it if you want a general diary, as it is built around depression self-help
  • Tight if you want a passcode, backup or export, because Pro adds all three
  • Skip it if you want a web or desktop version, since it runs on phones only
  • Watch out: Pro is $4.99 a month, and the Google Play prices were not read
  • Watch out: the vendor says it is not a replacement for treatment

Good to know

Good for

  • People who want a free CBT-style thought diary
  • Tracking depression symptoms with PHQ-9 over time

Worth knowing

  • The vendor says the app is not a replacement for treatment or medical intervention.
  • Export, cloud sync and passcode protection need the paid Pro Mode.
  • Pro Mode prices were read from the US App Store listing; the Google Play prices were not read.
  • It is a depression self-help tool rather than a general-purpose diary.

Part 02 · Pricing

What it costs

Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved

$4.99

A month to start. There is a free plan too

MoodTools has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per month (Pro Mode, US App Store).

  • Free

    $0

    Thought diary, activities, safety plan, PHQ-9 test, information and videos.

  • Pro Mode Monthly

    $4.99

    per month

    Adds export, cloud sync and passcode protection; auto-renewing.

  • Pro Mode Yearly

    $29.99

    per year

    The same Pro Mode features billed yearly; auto-renewing.

The free plan

All core features are free: thought diary, activities, safety plan, information, PHQ-9 test and videos.

Read from apps.apple.com on Nov 12, 2026.

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discount

    Yearly Pro Mode costs less than monthly

    The US App Store lists Pro Mode at $4.99 per month or $29.99 per year; twelve monthly payments would total $59.88.

    Stated on apps.apple.com

Part 03 · Features

What it does

Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it

2

Places it runs: iOS and Android

Free depression self-help app with a CBT thought diary. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: daily notes, mood tracking.

There is no web or computer app and no integrations are listed.
From our grade for platforms and integrations
Thought diary
Analyze thoughts and spot negative or distorted thinking patterns, based on cognitive therapy.
Activities
Pick energizing activities and track mood before and after, based on behavioral activation.
Depression test
Take the PHQ-9 questionnaire and track symptom severity over time.
Safety plan
Build a suicide safety plan with emergency resources to use in a crisis.
Information and videos
Self-help guidelines, links to resources and curated videos such as guided meditations.
Pro Mode
Optional subscription that adds export, cloud sync and passcode protection.

Where it runs

  • iOS
  • Android

What it works with

Its own pages name no integrations.

MoodTools is made by Inquiry Health LLC.

Part 04 · Standing

Where it stands

Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own

22/39

Other journaling apps it is graded above

MoodTools's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 22 of the 39 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 10.

It stands best on value for money (A, above 29 of 39) and worst on features (C, above 1).

Its paid plans start at $4.99 a month, against a middle price of $3.99 for the category: 17 of the 24 others that charge start lower.

On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 2.3 out of 4. 16 tools score higher and cost less.

Each grade against the category

Every bar is all 40 journaling apps we grade, cut by the letter each got. MoodTools’s own letter is outlined.

  • AValue for moneyAbove 29 of 39
  • BFree plan and trialAbove 24 of 39
  • CFeaturesAbove 1 of 39
  • BEase of useAbove 4 of 39
  • CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 2 of 39

Price against what you get

Each dot is one of 32 journaling apps. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. MoodTools is the marked dot.

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$0.5$1$2$5$10$20More for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessMoodToolsDay OneDiaroHow We FeelApple JournalWaffle

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

Keep it, or make your own?

Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.

You could make this

A journal at its plainest is dated entries of text and photos.

What MoodTools does at its core is daily notes and mood tracking, and that is the kind of thing an AI app builder makes well. You would give up one thing, listed below, and little else. It costs $59.88 a year. An AI app builder starts at about $20 a month on our listings, and you only need it while you build.

What you could make

  • Daily notes and mood tracking: an app builder makes these well.

What you could not

  • A real app for iOS and Android. Something home-made would be a web page.

What this rests on. MoodTools’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.

Part 05 · Alternatives

The alternatives

The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side

Moodfit, How We Feel, Daylio, Bearable and Clearful

The 5 tools MoodTools is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.

Part 06 · Questions

Quick answers

The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two

12

Questions, each answered in a line or two

The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.

Is MoodTools free?

MoodTools has a free plan. All core features are free: thought diary, activities, safety plan, information, PHQ-9 test and videos.

How much does MoodTools cost?

MoodTools lists 3 plans. Free: $0.

What platforms does MoodTools work on?

MoodTools is available on iOS and Android.

Does MoodTools offer any discounts?

MoodTools publicly lists the following: Yearly Pro Mode costs less than monthly.

Does MoodTools have a Windows app?

No Windows app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. MoodTools is listed for iOS and Android.

Does MoodTools have a macOS app?

No macOS app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. MoodTools is listed for iOS and Android.

Is MoodTools open source?

MoodTools is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 12, 2026.

Who makes MoodTools?

MoodTools is made by Inquiry Health LLC.

What are the alternatives to MoodTools?

The closest alternatives to MoodTools in our directory are Moodfit, How We Feel, Daylio, Bearable and Clearful.

How does MoodTools compare with other journaling apps?

MoodTools's GPA of 2.8 is higher than 22 of the 39 other journaling apps we grade, and level with 10.

Is MoodTools good value for money?

ToolGPA grades MoodTools A for value for money. Its paid plans start at $4.99 a month, against a middle price of $3.99 for the category: 17 of the 24 others that charge start lower.

Could I make my own version of MoodTools?

A journal at its plainest is dated entries of text and photos. What MoodTools does at its core is daily notes and mood tracking, and that is the kind of thing an AI app builder makes well.

Where this guide comes from

The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from MoodTools’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from MoodTools's own pages on 12 November 2026, and its App Store rating. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.

Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Inquiry Health LLC. Prices change, so check moodtools.org before you buy.

Part 07 · About

About ToolGPA

Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it

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ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.

Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.

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Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what MoodTools’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. MoodTools is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Inquiry Health LLC. Prices and plans change: check moodtools.org before you buy.