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Daylio alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Daylio: basic tools for long-form writing, and free version has ads and limits. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Daylio, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Bearable currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Day One logoDay OneFree plan + paidNoiOS, Android, macOS +26 of 657.2
2Exist logoExistPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 555.3
  1. Day One logo

    1. Day OneTop pick

    Best for: People who want a rich, media-friendly journal that stays private and lasts for years

    Free plan + paidiOS, Android, macOS, Windows, Web

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daylio

    For when you want to write proper journal entries, not just tap moods.

    Pros

    • End-to-end encryption on every plan
    • Rich entries with photos, audio and automatic metadata
    • Apps on nearly every platform
    • Exports and printed books

    Cons

    • Free plan limited to one device and one photo per entry
    • Yearly subscription for sync
    • AI features may not appeal to private journalers
    Visit Day One 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 Day One a good Daylio alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Free plan
    Basic at $0/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Silver
    $49.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Gold
    $74.99/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes, all plans
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    1 month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Automattic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026dayoneapp.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Exist logo

    2. Exist

    Best for: Quantified-self fans who want automatic data from many apps correlated with mood

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Daylio

    Pulls in data from other services automatically to explain mood changes.

    Pros

    • Most data arrives automatically from connected services
    • Correlations across mood, activity, sleep and more
    • One plan with every feature

    Cons

    • No free tier after the trial
    • Insights need weeks of data to be useful
    • Best value only if you use supported services
    Visit Exist Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Exist a good Daylio alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Price
    $6.99/month USD
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Annual price
    $62.90/year
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Android, iOS and web
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Plans
    One plan, no tiers
    Checked Oct 25, 2026exist.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Daylio alternative for…

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

Bearable logo

Best Daylio alternative for most people

Bearable

Goes deeper on symptoms, medication and health data alongside mood.

How We Feel logo

Best Daylio alternative for a free option

How We Feel

Free and non-profit, focused on naming emotions more precisely.

DailyBean logo

Best Daylio alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

DailyBean

Similar quick daily logging with a cuter calendar-style design.

Day One logo

Best Daylio alternative for Mac

Day One

For when you want to write proper journal entries, not just tap moods.

Day One logo

Best Daylio alternative for Windows

Day One

For when you want to write proper journal entries, not just tap moods.

Exist logo

Best Daylio alternative for iPhone and Android

Exist

Pulls in data from other services automatically to explain mood changes.

Day One logo

Best Daylio alternative for working in the browser

Day One

For when you want to write proper journal entries, not just tap moods.

Daylio alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Daylio?

Bearable ranks first right now. Goes deeper on symptoms, medication and health data alongside mood. DailyBean and How We Feel follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Daylio?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Daylio?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Daylio?

The complaints we hear most: basic tools for long-form writing; free version has ads and limits; no web or desktop app.

How is this list ranked?

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