Where users complain and no one leads
No complaint theme was raised about 2 or more companies yet; 31 themes were raised about one company each and stay out — one company's complaint is about that company.
A theme enters when users raised it about 2 or more companies — one company’s complaint is about that company. The pairing is word overlap between the theme and what companies declare on their own pages, with the shared words shown; a theme with no match is unanswered in the declared names, not missing from every product. Nothing here is scored or ranked.
What was read
7 companies placed · 6 read in the last seven days · 1 not read yet
Most recent reading Oct 1, 2026. A company not read yet is counted nowhere below — not read is not the same as quiet.
The last seven days
31 observed claims across 6 of 7 companies.
- FACT · 14
- COMPANY CLAIM · 4
- USER OPINION · 13
What these companies declare
- Activity-mood correlation statistics1 of 6 declare it
- Ad-free experience (Premium)1 of 6 declare it
- Advanced statistics / scales tracking1 of 6 declare it
- AI Daily Chat & image generation (Gold)1 of 6 declare it
- AI-driven mood tracking1 of 6 declare it
- AI-guided journaling1 of 6 declare it
- AI-powered journaling (Reflect)1 of 6 declare it
- Audio recordings & transcription1 of 6 declare it
- Automatic encrypted cloud backup (Premium)1 of 6 declare it
- biometric/passcode lock1 of 6 declare it
Showing 10 of 48 names.
Counted from what each company says on its own pages, as the reading listed it. Never what a product has.
What users report
- Account requirement for sync1 of 6 saw it raised
- AI features gated behind expensive Gold tier1 of 6 saw it raised
- AI features processing entries server-side rather than on-device1 of 6 saw it raised
- AI feels pre-LLM/dated1 of 6 saw it raised
- Broken widgets after updates1 of 6 saw it raised
- Core analytics paywalled1 of 6 saw it raised
- data sharing with third parties for app performance/device IDs1 of 6 saw it raised
- fear of future paid tier or ads1 of 6 saw it raised
- Free tier too limited (one device, one photo)1 of 6 saw it raised
- Inconsistent Android/iOS experience1 of 6 saw it raised
Showing 10 of 31 names.
Complaint themes the reading found raised about these companies. What people said, not a verdict on the product.
What these companies charge, as they state it
5 of 6 read companies have a pricing entry on record; 6 pricing changes recorded across 5 companies in the last 90 days. 1 company is not read yet and counted nowhere here.
- DaylioCOMPANY CLAIMOct 1, 2026
Daylio Premium is sold on a three-tier paywall (monthly, annual, lifetime), with the annual plan at $35.99/year (7-day free trial) highlighted as 'Best Value' and monthly at $4.99, plus a lifetime one-time purchase option.
Establishes baseline pricing structure for comparison against future packaging changes.
tasu.ai/library/daylio - Day OneFACTOct 1, 2026
Day One prices at three tiers: Basic (free, one photo per entry, no sync), Silver at $49.99/year (unlimited photos/videos, cross-device sync, audio transcription, Strava/Zapier/IFTTT integrations), and Gold at $74.99/year (adds AI features).
Baseline pricing/packaging reference for future comparisons
dayoneapp.com/plans/ - ReflectlyFACTOct 1, 2026
Reflectly Premium is sold as an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial, and pricing varies substantially by platform and region — roughly $9.99/month or $59.99/year on iOS versus $19.99/year on Android, with some listings showing annual prices as low as $39.99 or as high as $99.99.
Buyers comparing Reflectly to competitors will see inconsistent pricing depending on which store/region they check, which is itself a notable (if longstanding) characteristic rather than a new change.
makeheadway.com/blog/reflectly-review/ - StoicCOMPANY CLAIMOct 1, 2026 · 2 pricing entries on record
Stoic App's own support page states Stoic offers a free tier with daily prompts and basic exercises, and a paid Stoic Premium (with a 7-day trial on annual plans) plus a separate 'Premium + AI' tier with a 3-day trial.
Establishes current tiered structure (Free / Premium / Premium+AI) as the baseline for future comparison.
help.getstoic.com/getting-started/nMb4jABmc8oatYuUUyT5Q5/subscription--plans/6f9eBdDY7ngGS3y5u7kPU6 - How We FeelFACTOct 1, 2026
The app has no pricing page; it is offered entirely free on both the App Store and Google Play, with no paid tier, ads, or in-app purchases, funded by donations.
Baseline: confirms the entity competes purely on being free/nonprofit, a durable positioning anchor for any future pricing move.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.howwefeel.moodmeter&hl=en_US
No pricing entry recorded for Privacy of a mental-health diary — it was read, and the reading recorded no pricing change. Not the same as free, and not the same as unchanged.
Not read yet: People journaling alongside therapy.
Each row is the last pricing change the reading recorded for that company, with its date, its tag and its source — a company’s own page is its claim about itself. Forge keeps no price list and computes no price: there is no average, no cheapest and no ranking here.
Money into this sector
Withheld: something was read in 1 of the last 8 quarters. A series needs at least 2 to say anything a single reading does not.
How big this market is, as its publishers state it
No market-size figure has been recorded for this level yet. Not read is not zero.
Research-house estimates for this sector, carried side by side under each house’s own name. Estimates of one market can differ several-fold; none is averaged, and none is Forge’s.
No publisher is named for this level yet, so there is nothing to read from. Publishers are authored in the taxonomy and arrive with a deploy.
What each week held
Withheld: something was read in 1 week of the last 12. A series needs at least 2 to say anything a single reading does not.
Who is watched
Ordered by how much each said in the last seven days. A company Forge has not read yet says so — it is not a quiet one.
- Dayliodaylio.netCompetitor6 this weekread Oct 1, 2026
- Stoicgetstoic.comCompetitor6 this weekread Oct 1, 2026
- Privacy of a mental-health diaryArgument6 this weekread Oct 1, 2026
- How We Feelhowwefeel.orgCompetitor5 this weeka source did not answerread Oct 1, 2026
- Reflectlyreflectlyapp.comCompetitor4 this weeka source did not answerread Oct 1, 2026
- Day Onedayoneapp.comCompetitor4 this weekread Oct 1, 2026
- not read yet
The ledger
Newest first. A fact, a company’s own claim about itself and a user’s opinion are all here, and the tag on each row is which one you are reading.
- Privacy of a mental-health diaryCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Some mental-health mood/symptom trackers (e.g., Bearable) use server-side encryption rather than local-only or E2EE storage, and app-store data-safety labels show such apps may share data types like location and personal info with third parties.
Indicates a subset of mental-health trackers collect/share more data than privacy-focused competitors, a recurring point of user scrutiny
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.bearable&hl=en_US - Privacy of a mental-health diaryPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Mood-tracking apps like Moodistory and Daylio store diary/mood data locally on-device by default with no data sent to company servers, and Daylio states 'No data is sent to our servers - No one can access your private diary, not even us.'
Local-only storage is a competing privacy model to cloud E2EE among mood trackers, relevant to users comparing mental-health app safety
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.daylio&hl=en_US&gl=US - Privacy of a mental-health diaryCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Journey's default architecture syncs entries to Google Drive, which 'is not designed for sensitive personal data,' with E2EE only available as an opt-in via Journey Cloud Sync rather than the default.
Highlights a recurring privacy criticism pattern (opt-in rather than default E2EE) used to differentiate 'privacy-first' apps from mainstream ones
medium.com/@didrik.hellman23/privacy-first-journaling-apps-how-the-main-options-actually-compare-7e21a316be2c - Privacy of a mental-health diaryPRODUCTCOMPANY CLAIMOct 1, 2026
Apple Journal entries are end-to-end encrypted by default when iCloud is enabled with two-factor authentication, with no configuration required, and the Journaling Suggestions feature processes photos and activities locally on-device without sending data to Apple servers.
Positions Apple's native journal as a zero-effort privacy-by-default option, raising the baseline users expect from competitors
www.apple.com/legal/privacy/data/en/journaling-suggestions/ - Privacy of a mental-health diaryPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Day One has end-to-end encryption enabled by default since 2019 for Premium subscribers, using AES-GCM-256 with RSA-2048 key exchange, and underwent a third-party security audit by nVisium.
Establishes Day One as the category benchmark for E2EE-by-default among mainstream journaling apps
medium.com/@didrik.hellman23/privacy-first-journaling-apps-how-the-main-options-actually-compare-7e21a316be2c - Privacy of a mental-health diaryDISCOURSEUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Commentary and comparison pieces consistently frame E2EE-by-default versus opt-in E2EE versus server-side-only encryption as the key differentiator for diary/mood-app privacy, noting that most journaling and mood apps still default to non-E2EE or local-only storage rather than true E2EE sync.
Buyers/users comparing mental-health diary apps are actively weighing E2EE-by-default as a trust signal, affecting which apps are seen as safe for sensitive content
medium.com/@didrik.hellman23/privacy-first-journaling-apps-how-the-main-options-actually-compare-7e21a316be2c - How We FeelCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A recurring user sentiment is hope/pressure for the app to remain free with no paid version or ads, reflecting anxiety that a free nonprofit mood tracker could eventually monetize.
Baseline: a monetization shift would be highly material to this user base; worth watching for a second/third independent sighting.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.howwefeel.moodmeter&hl=en_AU - How We FeelPOSITIONINGCOMPANY CLAIMOct 1, 2026
The app describes itself as helping users 'pinpoint feelings, track trends, and master mental wellbeing with science-backed tactics,' emphasizing its nonprofit, free, science-based identity tied to Yale research.
Baseline: establishes the current buyer-facing positioning language (free + science-backed) to compare against future repositioning.
mwm.ai/apps/how-we-feel/1562706384 - How We FeelPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
The Google Play listing's most recent update notes include improvements to Health charts, Google Drive backup, and body sensation mapping.
Baseline: records most recent known product update captured in this run; no changelog page exists separately from app-store release notes, so this is the reference point for the next check.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.howwefeel.moodmeter&hl=en_AU - How We FeelPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Recent version history shows feature additions including a 'Reflect' AI-powered journaling feature (introduced January 2025) and a Seasonal Snapshot baseline-wellbeing feature with a dynamic weather graph in the Analyze tab and adjustable journal font size (June 2025).
Baseline: establishes current feature set (AI journaling, trend analytics) buyers/users compare against other mood trackers like Daylio.
how-we-feel.soft112.com/ - How We FeelPRICINGFACTOct 1, 2026
The app has no pricing page; it is offered entirely free on both the App Store and Google Play, with no paid tier, ads, or in-app purchases, funded by donations.
Baseline: confirms the entity competes purely on being free/nonprofit, a durable positioning anchor for any future pricing move.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.howwefeel.moodmeter&hl=en_US - StoicCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Users on Stoic's own feedback/nolt forum have repeatedly requested a full web/desktop app, noting the web app at app.getstoic.com remains in long-term beta pending resolution of Apple CloudKit sync issues.
Baseline complaint/feature-gap theme (no stable web/desktop client) affecting buyers who want cross-platform access.
stoic.nolt.io/1 - StoicCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A Google Play reviewer raised concern that privacy/visibility of journal entries to the developer is gated behind the premium paywall, saying 'You have to pay for premium to get privacy.'
Baseline privacy/paywall complaint theme to watch for repeat sightings.
play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.stoicroutine.stoic&hl=en_US - StoicCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A third-party comparison review of Stoic apps states that in the getstoic.com app widgets are broken after a recent update and the lifetime option has been removed, at a price of $49.99/year with only a 3-day trial.
Baseline complaint theme (widget reliability, short trial, pricing complaint) to track for recurrence; conflicts with the company's own terms page still describing lifetime access, so the lifetime-removal claim is unverified from a primary source.
stoicnow.app/blog/best-stoic-apps - StoicPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
An App Store version history entry dated July 29 states that stoic now offers lifetime access, pay once, positioned 'right next to the usual plans.'
Baseline product/pricing fact: lifetime SKU was a relatively recent (2026) addition, affecting how buyers choose between subscription and one-time payment.
apps.apple.com/us/app/stoic-journal-mental-health/id1312926037 - StoicPRICINGFACTOct 1, 2026
Stoic's own Terms & Conditions describe a 'Lifetime Access' purchase option that grants ongoing Premium access for as long as the app remains on the App Store, including a daily AI token allowance for AI features.
Baseline confirms a lifetime-purchase SKU exists per Stoic's own terms, contradicting a third-party claim it was removed — worth monitoring for resolution.
www.getstoic.com/terms-and-conditions - StoicPRICINGCOMPANY CLAIMOct 1, 2026
Stoic App's own support page states Stoic offers a free tier with daily prompts and basic exercises, and a paid Stoic Premium (with a 7-day trial on annual plans) plus a separate 'Premium + AI' tier with a 3-day trial.
Establishes current tiered structure (Free / Premium / Premium+AI) as the baseline for future comparison.
help.getstoic.com/getting-started/nMb4jABmc8oatYuUUyT5Q5/subscription--plans/6f9eBdDY7ngGS3y5u7kPU6 - ReflectlyCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A comparison piece notes Reflectly's AI is "pre-LLM era" with no free-form writing mode and paywalled core analytics, positioning it as dated relative to newer conversational AI journaling apps.
Signals a competitive vulnerability around AI sophistication versus newer LLM-based journaling entrants.
blog.mylifenote.ai/reflectly-alternative/ - ReflectlyCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A third-party sentiment analysis found users frustrated by "subscription and premium feature access failures post-purchase create significant distrust and financial frustration," describing this as a drag on retention.
Indicates a recurring monetization/billing trust problem that competitors could target in positioning.
marlvel.ai/intel-report/health-fitness/reflectly-journal-ai-diary - ReflectlyCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Multiple independent reviews report that the free version offers nearly all the same functionality as Premium, with unclear differentiation in what Premium actually unlocks.
Suggests a persistent packaging/value-clarity complaint that could pressure Reflectly to redefine its premium tier.
www.choosingtherapy.com/reflectly-app-review/ - ReflectlyPRICINGFACTOct 1, 2026
Reflectly Premium is sold as an auto-renewing subscription with a 7-day free trial, and pricing varies substantially by platform and region — roughly $9.99/month or $59.99/year on iOS versus $19.99/year on Android, with some listings showing annual prices as low as $39.99 or as high as $99.99.
Buyers comparing Reflectly to competitors will see inconsistent pricing depending on which store/region they check, which is itself a notable (if longstanding) characteristic rather than a new change.
makeheadway.com/blog/reflectly-review/ - Day OneCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
Users report leaving Day One in 2026 over the new three-tier pricing, the shift to server-based AI, a required account, and the lack of a lifetime/one-time purchase option.
Baseline complaint theme — pricing/subscription-model dissatisfaction
getmindspace.app/day-one-alternatives/ - Day OnePRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Recent iOS/Android release notes (through version 2026.19/2026.20, mid-to-late September 2026) show incremental additions — Journal Collections, Journal Themes, redesigned search, Google sign-in support — rather than major new features.
Baseline for future changelog comparison; nothing material beyond baseline packaging
dayoneapp.com/guides/release-notes/ios-release-notes/ - Day OnePRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Day One restructured its subscription earlier in 2026, renaming the old Premium tier to Silver and introducing a new Gold 'AI & Innovation' tier at $74.99/year with Daily Chat, Go Deeper AI prompts, image generation, entry summaries, and title suggestions.
Establishes the current AI-tier packaging as the reference point
9to5mac.com/2026/04/08/day-one-journaling-app-introduces-gold-plan-with-ai-summaries-and-daily-chat/ - Day OnePRICINGFACTOct 1, 2026
Day One prices at three tiers: Basic (free, one photo per entry, no sync), Silver at $49.99/year (unlimited photos/videos, cross-device sync, audio transcription, Strava/Zapier/IFTTT integrations), and Gold at $74.99/year (adds AI features).
Baseline pricing/packaging reference for future comparisons
dayoneapp.com/plans/ - DaylioCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A review requests the ability to upload videos rather than just photos, noting this idea 'keeps coming up' per the developer's own response.
Recurring feature gap (video attachments) in entry logging that buyers comparing journaling depth may notice.
apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242?see-all=reviews&platform=iphone - DaylioCOMPLAINTUSER OPINIONOct 1, 2026
A user complaint describes being frustrated that a previously purchased lifetime membership was changed to a subscription model, breaking payment restoration and blocking new groups/scales.
Monetization-model friction affecting legacy lifetime-purchase users' trust and feature access.
www.appbrain.com/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/net.daylio - DaylioPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Daylio redesigned its PDF export feature (v1.75.1, Aug 27) for improved print/paper appearance.
Minor feature polish in an existing premium capability (PDF export).
apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242 - DaylioPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
An earlier 2026 update (v1.70.0) introduced 'Scales,' a new slider-based tracking mechanism for dimensions like sleep, stress, energy, and pain beyond simple mood.
Expands Daylio's tracking surface beyond mood/activity into general wellbeing metrics, broadening its competitive scope.
apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242 - DaylioPRODUCTFACTOct 1, 2026
Recent Daylio iOS updates (v1.76.0, Sep 10) added hands-free mood logging via Siri ('Hey Siri, log good mood in Daylio') plus a new large calendar home-screen widget.
Siri integration and widget expansion are a product-area feature launch competitors should track.
apps.apple.com/us/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242