Feels vs Daylio: A Fresh Take on Mood Tracking
Daylio is the most popular mood tracker out there, and for good reason — it pioneered the micro-diary concept. But if you've used it for a while and felt like something was missing, you're not alone. Here's how Feels takes a different approach.
Where Daylio works well
Daylio nailed the quick check-in. Tap a face, pick some activities, done. It's been around since 2016 and has a massive user base. The stats and year-in-review features are solid. If you just want a simple 1-5 mood scale with activity tags, Daylio does the job.
Where Feels goes further
| Feature | Daylio | Feels |
|---|---|---|
| Emotional vocabulary | 5 levels (great to awful) | Rich emotion labels (anxious, grateful, restless, etc.) |
| Journaling | Notes field (basic) | Integrated journaling with prompts |
| Pattern insights | Charts and stats | Trigger correlation and trend highlighting |
| Design philosophy | Functional, utilitarian | Fun, mindful, and personal |
| Price | Free with premium ($ | Free (beta) |
Who should stick with Daylio?
If you've been using Daylio for years and have extensive history there, switching has a real cost. If you only need a quick 1-5 check-in and don't care about journaling or deeper insights, Daylio is perfectly fine.
Who should try Feels?
If you want more than a number — if you want to actually understand your emotions, not just log them — Feels is built for you. If you've tried journaling apps and mood trackers separately and wished they were one thing, this is that thing.
Ready to start tracking?
Feels is available as a free public beta on iOS. Download it now via TestFlight.
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