MoodGrade vs Daylio vs Bearable vs Finch
An honest, feature-by-feature comparison of the top mood tracking apps in 2026. We built MoodGrade to fill the gaps we found in existing tools — here is exactly how they compare.
| Feature | MoodGrade | Daylio | Bearable | Finch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of trackable emotions | 52 granular emotions | 5 mood levels + custom | Custom categories | 4 mood levels |
| AI-powered insights | Yes, pattern analysis + prompts | No | Limited correlations | No |
| Journaling with AI prompts | Yes, contextual prompts | Basic notes only | Notes field | Guided journaling |
| Sleep tracking | Built-in, correlated with mood | Manual logging | Detailed sleep metrics | Not available |
| Medication tracking | Full medication log + reminders | Not available | Yes, with dosage | Not available |
| Cross-platform (Web + Mobile) | Web, iOS, Android (PWA) | iOS, Android only | iOS, Android only | iOS, Android only |
| Offline support | Full offline-first PWA | Yes (native app) | Yes (native app) | Yes (native app) |
| Data export (CSV/PDF) | Yes (Premium) | CSV (Premium) | CSV (Premium) | Not available |
| Privacy approach | Self-hosted private cloud | Device storage + cloud | Cloud storage | Cloud storage |
| Reminders & notifications | Custom times + quiet hours | Basic reminders | Basic reminders | Push notifications |
| Streaks & achievements | Yes, with challenges | Streaks only | Not available | Pet-based gamification |
| Free tier generosity | Unlimited core tracking | Limited, ads shown | Time-limited trial | Limited features |
| Pricing (Premium) | From $4.99/mo or $49.99 lifetime | $2.99/mo or $23.99 lifetime | $5.99/mo or $49.99/year | $4.99/mo or $39.99/year |
| Energy level tracking | Yes, daily energy score | Not built-in | Yes, with factors | Not available |
| Trigger/context logging | Yes, per check-in | Activities as tags | Symptom factors | Not available |
Comparison data as of April 2026. Features and pricing may change. We aim for accuracy but recommend verifying with each app directly.
Advantages
Why users choose MoodGrade
MoodGrade was built to address the limitations we experienced firsthand in other mood trackers. Here are the key differentiators.
52 Emotion Granularity
While most trackers use 4-5 mood levels, MoodGrade offers 52 distinct emotions. Research shows that emotional granularity (the ability to make fine-grained distinctions between emotions) is linked to better emotional regulation and mental health outcomes.
AI-Powered Pattern Analysis
MoodGrade uses AI to identify non-obvious correlations between your mood, sleep, energy, medication, and daily context. Unlike basic charts, our insights surface actionable patterns like 'your mood drops 60% of Mondays following less than 6 hours of sleep.'
True Cross-Platform
MoodGrade is the only mood tracker in this comparison that works natively on web browsers in addition to iOS and Android. Access your mood journal from any device with a browser, with full offline PWA support on mobile.
Privacy-First Architecture
MoodGrade runs on self-hosted private cloud infrastructure. Your emotional and health data is never sold, never used to train external AI models, and never shared with advertisers. You can export or permanently delete all data at any time.
Integrated Medication + Sleep + Mood
MoodGrade uniquely combines mood tracking, journaling, sleep analysis, medication logging, and AI insights in one unified check-in flow. Competitors typically specialize in one area and leave others fragmented or unavailable.
Generous Free Tier
Unlike competitors that gate core features behind paywalls or show ads to free users, MoodGrade provides unlimited mood tracking, journaling, medication logging, reminders, and streaks at no cost. Premium only adds exports and advanced analytics.
Individual Comparisons
MoodGrade vs Daylio
Daylio is a popular micro-diary and mood tracker known for its simplicity and quick logging. However, it limits you to 5 mood levels and relies on activity tags rather than granular emotions. MoodGrade offers 52 distinct emotions for deeper self-awareness, AI-powered insights that Daylio lacks entirely, built-in medication tracking, and cross-platform web access. Daylio is available only on iOS and Android, while MoodGrade works on any device with a browser. If you want more depth beyond basic mood logging, MoodGrade provides it without sacrificing the quick check-in experience.
MoodGrade vs Bearable
Bearable is a comprehensive health tracker that covers mood, symptoms, medications, and sleep. It excels at quantifying health correlations but can feel overwhelming for users who primarily want emotional tracking and journaling. MoodGrade focuses on mood-first tracking with 52 emotions and AI reflection prompts, making journaling feel natural rather than clinical. MoodGrade also offers web access (Bearable is mobile-only), a more generous free tier, and a privacy-first approach with self-hosted infrastructure. Both apps track medications, but MoodGrade integrates medication data directly into mood insight patterns.
MoodGrade vs Finch
Finch takes a gamification approach with a virtual pet that grows as you complete wellness activities. This makes it engaging for users who need external motivation. However, Finch offers only 4 mood levels, no medication tracking, no sleep analysis, and no data export. MoodGrade serves users who want serious emotional tracking with 52 emotions, AI-powered pattern analysis, and the ability to share data with therapists via PDF/CSV export. If you want depth and data ownership over gamification, MoodGrade is the stronger choice.
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