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Debug features (DEBUG builds only): - WidgetExporter: Export all widget variants to PNG (light/dark modes) - Live Activity lock screen export with configurable streak - Test notifications button to preview all personality packs - Settings buttons for export and notification testing Research: - Competitor analysis docs (Daylio, Bearable, Reflectly, etc.) - App Store screenshot reference materials 🤖 Generated with [Claude Code](https://claude.com/claude-code) Co-Authored-By: Claude Opus 4.5 <noreply@anthropic.com>
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# Competitor Analysis - Mood Tracking Apps
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Analysis of top 5 mood tracking app competitors on the iOS App Store.
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## Overview Comparison
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| App | Rating | Reviews | Price | Differentiator |
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| [Daylio](./daylio/) | 4.8 | 57K | Free + IAP | No-typing micro-diary |
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| [Reflectly](./reflectly/) | 4.6 | 82K | Free + IAP | AI-powered journaling |
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| [Moodnotes](./moodnotes/) | 4.7 | 11K | Free + IAP | CBT-based, clinical psychology |
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| [Moodistory](./moodistory/) | 4.8 | 846 | Free + IAP | Privacy-first, lightweight |
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| [Bearable](./bearable/) | 4.8 | 4.7K | Free + IAP | Comprehensive health/symptom tracking |
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## App Store URLs
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1. **Daylio:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-daily-diary/id1194023242
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2. **Reflectly:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/reflectly-journal-ai-diary/id1241229134
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3. **Moodnotes:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/moodnotes-mood-tracker/id1019230398
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4. **Moodistory:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/emotion-tracker-moodistory/id1335347860
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5. **Bearable:** https://apps.apple.com/us/app/bearable-symptom-tracker/id1482581097
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## Market Positioning
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### By Review Count (Market Size Indicator)
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1. Reflectly - 82K reviews (largest user base)
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2. Daylio - 57K reviews
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3. Moodnotes - 11K reviews
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4. Bearable - 4.7K reviews
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5. Moodistory - 846 reviews (indie)
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### By Approach
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- **Quick Logging:** Daylio, Moodistory (tap-based, no typing)
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- **AI/Smart:** Reflectly (AI-driven prompts)
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- **Clinical/CBT:** Moodnotes (psychology-backed)
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- **Health Focused:** Bearable (chronic illness, symptoms)
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### By Price Point (Monthly)
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- Moodnotes: $14.99/mo (highest)
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- Reflectly: $9.99/mo
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- Bearable: $6.99/mo
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- Daylio: Variable tiers
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- Moodistory: Variable tiers (lowest)
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## Feature Comparison
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| Feature | Daylio | Reflectly | Moodnotes | Moodistory | Bearable |
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| Quick tap logging | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| AI features | No | Yes | No | No | No |
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| CBT-based | No | Yes | Yes | No | No |
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| Apple Watch | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No |
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| Apple Health | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
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| Year in Pixels | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
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| Privacy focus | Medium | Low | Medium | High | Medium |
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| Widgets | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
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| Voice input | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
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| Export data | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
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## Downloaded Assets
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### Screenshots Available
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- Moodnotes: 7 screenshots
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- Moodistory: 10 screenshots
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- Reflectly: 8 screenshots
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### App Icons Only (Screenshots not via API)
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- Daylio
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- Bearable
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## Key Takeaways for Feels
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1. **Quick logging is valued** - Daylio and Moodistory emphasize speed
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2. **Privacy is a differentiator** - Moodistory's privacy-first approach stands out
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3. **AI is trending** - Reflectly's AI positioning attracts users
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4. **Visual insights matter** - Year in Pixels and calendars are common
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5. **Apple ecosystem integration** - Watch, Health, Widgets are expected
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6. **CBT/psychology backing** - Adds credibility for mental health positioning
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*Analysis conducted January 2026*
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