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Bearable alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Bearable: setup takes effort, and can feel overwhelming for simple mood logging. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Bearable, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Daylio currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Daylio logoDaylioFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android5 of 566.5
2How We Feel logoHow We FeelFreeNoiOS, Android4 of 459.6
3DailyBean logoDailyBeanFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android4 of 457.2
  1. Daylio logo

    1. DaylioTop pick

    Best for: People who want a quick daily mood log that shows which activities lift or sink them

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bearable

    Simpler and faster for everyday mood logging without the health focus.

    Pros

    • Entries take seconds
    • Strong mood and activity statistics
    • Customisable moods and activities
    • PDF and CSV export

    Cons

    • Basic tools for long-form writing
    • Free version has ads and limits
    • No web or desktop app
    Visit Daylio Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Daylio a good Bearable alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Users
    20M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Export
    PDF or CSV
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Privacy
    PIN lock
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Backup
    Google Drive or iCloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
    Year view
    Year in Pixels
    Checked Oct 25, 2026daylio.net(opens source in a new tab)
  2. How We Feel logo

    2. How We Feel

    Best for: Anyone who wants to get better at naming and understanding their emotions, for free

    FreeiOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bearable

    A free, non-profit option focused on emotional awareness.

    Pros

    • Free with no premium tier
    • Precise emotion vocabulary beyond a simple mood scale
    • Can be used without an account
    • Run by a non-profit that doesn't sell data

    Cons

    • Not a habit tracker for routines or goals
    • Mobile only
    • Statistics are simpler than dedicated analytics apps
    Visit How We Feel Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is How We Feel a good Bearable alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Organisation
    Non-profit
    Checked Oct 25, 2026howwefeel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026howwefeel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026howwefeel.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Data sales
    Does not sell personal information
    Checked Oct 25, 2026howwefeel.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. DailyBean logo

    3. DailyBean

    Best for: People who want a playful, low-effort daily log of mood and activities

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Bearable

    A lighter, friendlier daily log of mood, sleep and activities.

    Pros

    • Logging takes seconds
    • Friendly calendar view of moods
    • Customisable activity blocks

    Cons

    • Free tier has ads and one photo a day
    • Light on long-form writing
    • Deeper analysis requires Premium
    Visit DailyBean Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is DailyBean a good Bearable alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, with 1 photo a day
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dailybean.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Premium sync
    Up to 5 devices
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dailybean.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Downloads
    10M+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dailybean.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    iOS and Android
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dailybean.app(opens source in a new tab)

The best Bearable alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Daylio logo

Best Bearable alternative for most people

Daylio

Simpler and faster for everyday mood logging without the health focus.

How We Feel logo

Best Bearable alternative for a free option

How We Feel

A free, non-profit option focused on emotional awareness.

DailyBean logo

Best Bearable alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DailyBean

A lighter, friendlier daily log of mood, sleep and activities.

Exist logo

Best Bearable alternative for iPhone and Android

Exist

Automatically pulls in data from many services and finds correlations for you.

Exist logo

Best Bearable alternative for working in the browser

Exist

Automatically pulls in data from many services and finds correlations for you.

Bearable alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Bearable?

Daylio ranks first right now. Simpler and faster for everyday mood logging without the health focus. Exist and How We Feel follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Bearable?

Yes. Daylio (free plan + paid), How We Feel (free) and DailyBean (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Bearable?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Bearable?

The complaints we hear most: setup takes effort; can feel overwhelming for simple mood logging; mobile only.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Bearable, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.