Mood tracker without a subscription or paywall
Short answer: Before you build a habit, check that the calendar view, stats, reminders and backup are free. These are the features most often locked behind a premium plan, and they are the ones you need after a few weeks.
Why the paywall matters more for a mood tracker
A mood log is only useful over time. If the monthly view or stats get locked after a trial, your past entries stop being useful. Frequent "go premium" pop-ups also break the one thing a mood tracker needs: a quick, calm check-in.
Checklist before you commit
- Monthly calendar: can you see the whole month for free?
- Stats: are weekly and monthly averages free, or only a preview?
- Custom feelings and activities: can you edit the lists without paying?
- Reminders and widget: both free?
- Export / backup: can you get your data out as a file?
- Account: does it force a sign-up just to start?
How free apps pay for themselves
A free app without a subscription is usually supported by ads. Look for one that keeps ads away from the moment you log, so a check-in stays a few seconds long.
In Moodtint
There is no premium tier. The color mood calendar, week/30-day/year stats, custom feelings and activities, reminders, widget and backup file are all free from day one. No account is needed, and entries stay on your phone. The app is supported by ads.