DailyBean alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave DailyBean: free tier has ads and one photo a day, and light on long-form writing. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DailyBean, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Daylio currently ranks first.
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Best DailyBean alternative for most people
DaylioThe best-known two-tap mood diary, with stronger statistics.
Best DailyBean alternative for a free option
How We FeelFree with no premium tier, focused on naming emotions.
Best DailyBean alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
Grid DiaryPrompted journaling for people who want to write a little more each day.
Best DailyBean alternative for Mac
Grid DiaryPrompted journaling for people who want to write a little more each day.
Best DailyBean alternative for iPhone and Android
FinchTurns daily check-ins into caring for a virtual pet.
DailyBean alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to DailyBean?
Daylio ranks first right now. The best-known two-tap mood diary, with stronger statistics. How We Feel and Grid Diary follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to DailyBean?
Yes. Daylio (free plan + paid), How We Feel (free), Grid Diary (free plan + paid) and Finch (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to DailyBean?
None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.
Why do people switch from DailyBean?
The complaints we hear most: free tier has ads and one photo a day; light on long-form writing; deeper analysis requires Premium.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DailyBean, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.