Emotions Dictionary vs its rivals

Side-by-side comparison against Emotions Dictionary's closest competitors — identity, store metrics, ratings & sentiment, and strategic intel.

	Emotions Dictionary This App	How We Feel Nemesis	Reflectly - Journal & AI Diary Contender	stoic. journal & mental health Contender	Daylio Journal - Mood Tracker Contender	Moodfit: Mental Health Tools Peer	MindDoc: Mental Health Support Peer	Finch: Self-Care Pet Peer
Core Identity
Developer	Quiet	The How We Feel Project, Inc.	Kodeon, Inc.	Stoic app inc.	Relaxio s.r.o.	Roble Ridge Software LLC	MindDoc Health GmbH	Finch Care Public Benefit Corporation
Category	Reference	Health & Fitness	Health & Fitness	Health & Fitness	Lifestyle	Health & Fitness	Health & Fitness	Health & Fitness
Platform	iOS	iOS, Android	iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android	Android, iOS	iOS, Android
Store Metrics
Rating	4.8 / 5	4.9 / 5	4.6 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.8 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.7 / 5	4.9 / 5
Ratings Count	171	27,613	81,746	34,150	59,277	2,211	29,491	681,086
Price	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free	Free
Release Date	Jul 25, 2018	Apr 18, 2022	Jul 30, 2017	Nov 15, 2017	Jan 25, 2017	Dec 19, 2015	Nov 11, 2015	May 12, 2021
Last Updated	Aug 11, 2021	Apr 15, 2026	May 5, 2026	Mar 10, 2026	May 4, 2026	Feb 10, 2026	Dec 3, 2025	Apr 16, 2026
Sentiment & Reviews
Sentiment	positive	-	mixed	-	positive	-	-	positive
Score	80/100	-	45/100	-	78/100	-	-	78/100
Praises	Privacy-focused design choices allow users to access emotional resources without intrusive data tracking or account registration High-quality writing and visual design provide a professional resource for identifying and expressing complex human emotions	-	Daily mood tracking and journaling prompts provide consistent mental health support for long-term users	-	Highly flexible mood and habit tracking tools allow for personalized mental health monitoring over long periods	-	-	Mental Health & Habit Support App Design & Gamification
Complaints	Limited emotional vocabulary depth fails to satisfy users looking for comprehensive academic or psychological reference lists	-	Subscription and premium feature access failures post-purchase create significant distrust and financial frustration	-	Aggressive subscription prompts and paywalling of core features frustrate long-term users and new adopters	-	-	Technical Stability & Data Loss Subscription & Billing Issues
Requests	Home screen widget integration would allow users to view daily emotional content without opening the application	-	Voice-activated interaction capabilities would allow for more natural and hands-free journaling experiences	-	Expanded media support including video uploads and improved photo selection workflows for daily entries	-	-	-
Strategic Intel
Strengths	Privacy-first, ad-free model builds high user trust Professional writing quality provides a clean educational resource	-	Conversational AI persona creates a therapeutic best-friend experience Aesthetic focus on emotional expression differentiates from clinical trackers	-	One-tap entry mechanism reduces user friction, sustaining high DAU/MAU ratios. Local-first data storage functions as a trust-based moat for sensitive mental health data. Highly customizable tracking categories allow for personalized long-term progress documentation.	-	-	High emotional engagement via pet companion Massive social proof (1.2M+ ratings) Strong free-tier value with no ads
Weaknesses	Limited emotional database depth frustrates power users Static reference model lacks dynamic utility	-	Premium feature access failures post-purchase Unresponsive customer support channels Login regressions in the latest update	-	Automatic backups locked behind subscription tier, causing 1★ churn. Recent UI regressions in calendar view disrupt established user workflows. Limited free-tier icon customization restricts personalization for non-paying users.	-	-	Critical data loss bugs Billing transparency issues Lack of in-app social features
Pricing	free	free	subscription	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium	freemium
Momentum	Zombie	Intense	Maintenance	Active	Active	Active	Steady	-
Update Cadence	1 versions	5 versions	2 versions, ~91d avg	5 versions	5 versions, 5 majors/6mo, ~10d avg	5 versions	5 versions	-

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