The best mood tracker apps
By the MOJO team · Updated · 3 min read
The short answer
The best mood tracker is the one you'll use every day, so it comes down to how you like to log. MOJO lets you just talk and logs mood, sleep and activity for you; Daylio is a fast tap-based diary; How We Feel focuses on naming your emotions precisely; and Finch wraps mood check-ins into a gentle self-care routine.
Why most people give up on mood tracking
Mood tracking only works if you keep going for a few weeks, because patterns need data. Most people stop because logging feels like a chore, or because they never see anything useful come back. The best apps make logging nearly effortless and show you insights early.
Three styles of mood tracker
- Voice: say how your day went and the app extracts your mood and context. Fastest on busy days.
- Tap-based: pick a mood and tap activities. Quick and structured, but less context.
- Journal-based: write freely and tag a mood. Most context, most effort.
Our picks
Disclosure: we make MOJO, so it's listed first. Every other app here is one we'd genuinely suggest for the use case, and we've kept descriptions to what each app is known for.
1. MOJOBest for: Logging by voice, with sleep and activity included
Speak for about 30 seconds and MOJO logs your mood, sleep and activity from what you said, keeps it as a journal entry, and shows patterns plus a daily energy score once it has about a week of check-ins. Launching on iOS and Android on 1 December 2026.
2. DaylioBest for: Tap-based mood diary
One of the best-known mood trackers. You choose a mood and tap activities, with no writing required, and it charts your moods over time.
3. How We FeelBest for: Precise emotion check-ins
A free app from a nonprofit that helps you pick the exact emotion you're feeling and suggests short strategies based on it.
4. FinchBest for: Mood check-ins inside a self-care routine
Combines mood check-ins and reflections with caring for a virtual pet, which keeps the habit going for many people.
Track the things that move your mood
Mood on its own tells you how you felt. Mood alongside sleep and activity tells you why. Whatever app you choose, make sure it records at least sleep and what you did that day, so you can see which habits lift you.
Apps help, but they're not treatment
Wellness apps are good at building habits and helping you notice patterns. They don't diagnose or treat anything. If low mood, anxiety or exhaustion last for weeks or make it hard to function, talk to a doctor or mental health professional. If you're in crisis, contact your local emergency number or a crisis line such as 988 in the US or Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK.
Frequently asked questions
What is the easiest mood tracker app to use?
Voice-based trackers like MOJO are the quickest because you just talk. Tap-based apps like Daylio are also fast if you prefer not to speak.
Is there a mood tracker that also tracks sleep?
Yes. MOJO logs sleep along with mood and activity from your voice check-in, and several other apps let you add sleep as a tag or activity.
How long before a mood tracker shows useful patterns?
Usually two to four weeks of consistent check-ins. MOJO starts showing an energy score after about a week.
This guide is general wellbeing information, not medical advice. If you're worried about your mental health, talk to a doctor or mental health professional.