12 alternatives, ranked by likes
Stoic Alternatives
Stoic combines a daily journal with mood tracking and mental health exercises. If you are looking for something similar, these apps cover journaling, mood tracking or both.
They are listed on MindScout and ranked by community likes.
Why people look for alternatives to Stoic
Stoic is free, in-app purchases from $6.99, rated 4.8 on the App Store. People usually look for an alternative to try a different style, find something that fits their budget or platform, or focus on a different part of their wellbeing. Here is Stoic for reference, followed by 12 alternatives.
Google Play- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $6.99
- MindScout likes
- 2
Stoic is a mental health and journaling app with morning and evening routines, mood tracking, prompts, and insights to boost happiness, productivity, and resilience. It’s used by over 3 million users.
12 alternatives at a glance
- 1
Finchbest for self-careFree, in-app purchases from $1.99 - 2
Dayliobest for journalingFree, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads - 3
JustNowbest for ADHDFree, in-app purchases from $2.99 - 4
Quabblebest for mental healthFree, in-app purchases from $0.99 - 5
Notionbest for productivityFree, in-app purchases from $11.99 - 6
Reflectionbest for ADHDFree, in-app purchases from $5.99 - 7
Reflectlybest for journalingFree, in-app purchases from $4.99 - 8
Discover Yourself: Serenebest for self-careFree, in-app purchases from $4.99 - 9
Drugfree: Sober Trackerbest for self-careFree, in-app purchases from $2.99 - 10
Lumbiabest for self-careSee website - 11
VillageMetricsbest for ADHDFree, in-app purchases from $14.99 - 12
Wysabest for AI companionFree, in-app purchases from $0.99
Compare the 12 alternatives
| App | Best for | App Store | Google Play | Pricing | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Finch | Self-care | 4.9★ (770K) | 4.9★ (639K) | Free, in-app purchases from $1.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 2Daylio | Journaling | 4.8★ (62.3K) | 4.7★ (464K) | Free, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads | iOSAndroid |
| 3JustNow | ADHD | Few ratings yet | — | Free, in-app purchases from $2.99 | iOS |
| 4Quabble | Mental health | 4.8★ (4.4K) | 4.6★ (13.5K) | Free, in-app purchases from $0.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 5Notion | Productivity | 4.8★ (90.6K) | 4.6★ (404K) | Free, in-app purchases from $11.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 6Reflection | ADHD | 4.7★ (1.1K) | 4.3★ (2.4K) | Free, in-app purchases from $5.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 7Reflectly | Journaling | 4.6★ (81.7K) | 4.2★ (40.7K) | Free, in-app purchases from $4.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 8Discover Yourself: Serene | Self-care | 4.7★ (160) | 4.7★ (68.7K) | Free, in-app purchases from $4.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 9Drugfree: Sober Tracker | Self-care | Few ratings yet | — | Free, in-app purchases from $2.99 | iOS |
| 10Lumbia | Self-care | — | — | — | — |
| 11VillageMetrics | ADHD | Few ratings yet | Few ratings yet | Free, in-app purchases from $14.99 | iOSAndroid |
| 12Wysa | AI companion | 4.8★ (24.5K) | 4.5★ (152K) | Free, in-app purchases from $0.99 | iOSAndroid |
How we evaluated these apps
- Every app is listed on MindScout and was reviewed by our team before it was published.
- Apps are ordered by likes from the MindScout community.
- Ratings and the number of ratings come from the public App Store and Google Play listings.
- Pricing is taken from those listings: the price, in-app purchases and whether the app shows ads.
- Store data is refreshed regularly; check the store for the latest price in your country.
1. Finch: Best for self-care
A cute virtual pet bird that helps you build self‑care habits by completing daily wellness tasks.
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $1.99
- MindScout likes
- 7
Finch is a gamified self‑care app where you raise a virtual bird by completing quick mental health and wellness exercises—like mood journaling, breathing, quizzes and habit tracking. As your bird grows, you earn rewards (‘rainbow stones’) to customize it and its home. Features include daily check-ins, insights, social support via friends, seasonal events, and a premium Finch Plus option for extra customization and deeper tracking. Created to promote positive habits, mental resilience, and self‑love by making self‑care fun and engaging.
2. Daylio: Best for journaling
Micro‑journal for moods & activities in two taps
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads
- MindScout likes
- 6
Daylio is a simple micro‑diary that lets you record moods and activities with just two taps. It visualizes patterns through charts and calendars, helps set goals, track habits, and personalize prompts—ideal for daily mood awareness.
3. JustNow: Best for ADHD
Time Tracking Without the Start/Stop Struggle
- Platforms
- iOS
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $2.99
- MindScout likes
- 5
Keep a continuous timeline of your day with quick entries. Finished something? Drop a line, and JustNow automatically logs the time since your last entry. Missed a stretch? Fill it in later. Add daily notes to capture your thoughts along the way. Most time trackers assume you'll always remember to start and stop timers. Wishful thinking. Live first, log later.
4. Quabble: Best for mental health
An all‑in‑one mental wellness app with mind workouts, journaling, meditation and a cute virtual companion.
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
- MindScout likes
- 3
Quabble by museLIVE Inc. offers holistic daily mental wellness tools—from mood tracking, meditation, journaling, sleep routines to anxiety and stress management. It guides you through structured mind workouts like Gratitude Jar, Bamboo Forest and Proud Dandelion, and features a virtual duck companion and community support. Includes a 15‑day First Bloom habit program, wellness radar, and home-screen widgets to keep routines top‑of‑mind.
5. Notion: Best for productivity
All-in-one workspace for notes, wikis, and tasks
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $11.99
- MindScout likes
- 2
Notion is a collaborative workspace integrating notes, tasks, databases, wikis, and project management. Known for its flexibility, template library, rich Markdown support, and AI-powered assistance, Notion suits individual and team needs. It’s accessible via web, iOS, and Android, with a freemium model and extensive third-party integrations.
6. Reflection: Best for ADHD
AI-Powered Journal and Coach
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $5.99
- MindScout likes
- 2
Transform your self-reflection with Reflection, the intelligent journaling app featuring AI coaching, voice journaling, and mindfulness tools. Available on iOS, Android, Mac, and web with cross-platform sync. Includes 100+ expert prompts, mood tracking, personal growth insights, and advanced privacy. Perfect for self-improvement, mental wellness, and goal setting.
7. Reflectly: Best for journaling
AI-powered personal journal & mood tracker
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $4.99
- MindScout likes
- 2
Reflectly is a personal AI journal that helps manage negative thoughts, increase positivity, and educate you on well‑being science. It offers daily insights, mood tracking, prompts, and a friendly conversational interface.
8. Discover Yourself: Serene: Best for self-care
Mental wellness app with self‑tests, CBT courses & AI journaling
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $4.99
- MindScout likes
- 1
Serene offers a suite of self‑tests (ADHD, trauma, personality, mood disorders), evidence‑based CBT courses tailored to challenges, AI‑powered journaling with mood tracking, daily insights, managing stress/burnout, and exploring themes like narcissism and relationships.
9. Drugfree: Sober Tracker: Best for self-care
Private sobriety tracking, craving logs and a journal. Paid access.
- Platforms
- iOS
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $2.99
- MindScout likes
- 1
Drugfree is an iPhone and iPad self-tracking app for changing alcohol, nicotine and other habits. Track your clean streak, log urges and keep a private journal. Core tracking needs no account. Optional online Sober Coach uses Google Gemini with explicit consent. Free download; access is paid through a subscription or lifetime purchase. A support tool, not medical care, detox or therapy. Created by Damian Witkowski.
10. Lumbia: Best for self-care
A 2-minute daily check-in that asks how you feel before it says anything.
- Platforms
- See website
- Pricing
- See website
- MindScout likes
- 1
Most affirmation apps give you the same cheerful line no matter how your day is going. Lumbia asks how you feel first, then meets you there. In two minutes: check in (anxious, stuck, low…), get words written for that moment, take one small step, and see the days you showed up, never the ones you missed. Includes a private journal with gentle prompts and optional daily reminders. No sign-up, and what you write stays on your phone. Free while in beta.
11. VillageMetrics: Best for ADHD
Voice journals and behavior trends for families managing autism and ADHD
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $14.99
- MindScout likes
- 1
VillageMetrics helps parents and caregivers of children with autism, ADHD, and other neurodevelopmental conditions record everyday observations and see behavior patterns over time. Voice journals become structured insights, trend charts, and shareable reports for appointments. Families can coordinate caregiver contributions and compare medication periods with behavior trends. Findings are correlations, not proven causes. Available for iOS and Android.
12. Wysa: Best for AI companion
AI companion for mental health & resilience
- Platforms
- iOSAndroid
- Pricing
- Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
- MindScout likes
- 1
Wysa is an AI-driven mental health app featuring an empathetic chatbot (“Pocket Penguin Coach”) for 24/7 support through CBT, DBT, journaling, breathing exercises, guided mindfulness, mood tracking, and optional human coaching.
Best free options
- Finch: Free, in-app purchases from $1.99
- Daylio: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads
- JustNow: Free, in-app purchases from $2.99
- Quabble: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
- Notion: Free, in-app purchases from $11.99
- Reflection: Free, in-app purchases from $5.99
- Reflectly: Free, in-app purchases from $4.99
- Discover Yourself: Serene: Free, in-app purchases from $4.99
- Drugfree: Sober Tracker: Free, in-app purchases from $2.99
- VillageMetrics: Free, in-app purchases from $14.99
- Wysa: Free, in-app purchases from $0.99
How to choose
Decide whether you mostly want journaling, mood tracking, or guided exercises, since Stoic combines all three.
Check platforms: some alternatives are phone-only, others also work on the web or desktop.
Look at what the free tier includes before moving your entries.
Make sure you can export your entries so switching again later is easy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Stoic app?
A journaling and mental health app with daily check-ins and mood tracking. See its MindScout page for details and links.
What should I look for in an alternative?
Decide whether you mostly want free writing, prompts, or mood tracking, then compare the tags on each app.
How are these apps ranked?
By likes from the MindScout community.
Which of these apps are free?
11 of the 12 apps here can be used for free: Finch (free, in-app purchases from $1.99); Daylio (free, in-app purchases from $0.99, contains ads); JustNow (free, in-app purchases from $2.99); Quabble (free, in-app purchases from $0.99); Notion (free, in-app purchases from $11.99); Reflection (free, in-app purchases from $5.99); Reflectly (free, in-app purchases from $4.99); Discover Yourself: Serene (free, in-app purchases from $4.99); Drugfree: Sober Tracker (free, in-app purchases from $2.99); VillageMetrics (free, in-app purchases from $14.99); Wysa (free, in-app purchases from $0.99). Store pricing can differ by country.