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DailyBean

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Value score / 100 Worth paying? Depends It depends

DailyBean is a cute and easy-to-use journaling app that many users enjoy for tracking moods and activities, but its aggressive monetization with frequent ads and paywalls for basic features makes the free version frustrating and the premium price questionable.

Free + in-app purchases seen up to $39.99 4.8★ lifetime (69,923) since 2021

DailyBean is a popular mood and activity tracker praised for its cute interface and ease of use, helping many establish a journaling habit R4. However, the app's free version is heavily interrupted by ads, often required to save entries or access features, leading to significant user frustration and questions about its value proposition R1R21. Recent updates have also caused data loss for some long-term users, raising concerns about reliability R86R87R90.

Free vs paid

The free version of DailyBean allows users to track their mood and activities, offering customization options and cute themes R4R5R6. However, saving entries often requires watching an ad R1R13R15R17. Users can also earn 'clovers' by watching ads to unlock themes, though the rate of earning is slow R5R24R153. Many features, like certain analytics and themes, are behind a premium paywall R15. The paid version removes ads and unlocks all features, but some users report issues with premium features not working even after payment R256.

Value complaints

  • App is not truly free, requiring payment or ads for basic functionality like saving entries.R7R13R14R17
  • The price for premium or themes is considered too high or not justified for the features offered.R14R24R42R153
  • Subscription model is disliked, with requests for a one-time purchase option.R485R493
  • Significant price increases for existing subscribers.R248
  • Premium features or purchases do not always work as expected.R36R256R519

Where it delivers

  • The app is fun, easy to use, and helps users establish a journaling habit.R1R2R4R6
  • Offers good customization, cute aesthetics, and various options for tracking.R4R5R8R15
  • Includes useful features like song integration, automatic weather/step tracking, and helpful analytics.R5R36
  • The free version is functional enough for some users, even with ads.R1R2R6R22
Worth paying if

It is worth paying if you highly value the app's aesthetic and ease of use for daily journaling, are willing to pay for convenience, and are not deterred by the reported high price points R42.

Skip / stay free if

You should skip paying if you are looking for a completely free journaling experience, are bothered by frequent ads and paywalls for basic functions, or if data reliability is a major concern R7R20R21.

Evidence note: Recent reviews, particularly those with lower ratings, frequently highlight issues with ads, paywalls, and data loss, which contrasts with the high lifetime rating that likely includes many positive reviews from before these monetization changes or bugs became prevalent.

Frequently asked

Is DailyBean truly free?
DailyBean is advertised as free, but many core functions, such as saving daily entries or accessing certain features, often require watching an ad or purchasing a premium subscription R7R13R20R21.
How much does DailyBean premium cost?
While specific premium prices vary, users have reported prices around $50-60 to start R14, annual subscriptions increasing from £8 to £25 R248, and a general sentiment that prices are high, with the highest in-app purchase listed at $39.99.
Can I use DailyBean offline?
Some users have reported issues with offline functionality, stating that recent updates have made the app pretty much useless without an internet connection R46R150R517.
Does DailyBean have ads?
Yes, DailyBean has frequent ads, often appearing after every entry or when editing existing entries in the free version R1R2R11R13.
Have users experienced data loss with DailyBean?
Yes, several users have reported significant data loss, including entries, clovers, themes, and photos, after app updates or forced re-logins R86R87R88R90.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R7] 1/5 · US Is not free it don't tell us it's paid: Is not free it don't tell us it's paid
  2. [R13] 4/5 · US OOOOFF: I love Dailybean but the thing is you have to pay to even save your data for one day or you just have to watch an ad for a couple of seconds which is kinda annoying.
  3. [R14] 3/5 · US Was going to start but then…….: I would have loved this app but when I was about to use it for the first time I couldn’t start because you have to pay to start using the app so i wouldn’t recommend also if you would like to know the price it was around 50-60 dollars!!!
  4. [R17] 4/5 · US Great app: I love daily bean and it’s really helped me get into a habit of journaling but everything costs money. Also if you want to save your daily journal you have to watch an add. But it’s still really fun.
  5. [R24] 4/5 · US Awesome! 😎: Great game but would like less ads and less expensive themes and more opportunities to get clovers. Overall very good for lazy people like me 🙃
  6. [R42] 5/5 · US best app ever but..(I RECCOMEND): This is an amazing app like lowky so good for people drowning in depression love it its so cute!! The only thing i will say is the ad u have to watch in order to save it for free and the premium its kinda pricy but other than that its so good I RECCOMEND
  7. [R153] 3/5 · GB Amazing but...: I think Daily bean is just as good as they say they are and you should definitely get it but I think they should make the backgrounds a little bit cheaper even though you don't need to spend real money it still takes a really long time to save up your clovers to get a background so it's all good but just make the backgrounds a little bit cheaper.
  8. [R485] 3/5 · CA One time payment?: There needs to be an option for buying this outright. The subscription model and these fees are outrageous for a mood journal. The actual app is good, but the monetization is horrible. I’ll be getting my Apple Pencil soon and will switch back to making my own journal since it feels like I need to pay for basic features like RECORDING AN ENTRY. Full screen ads in this type of app
  9. [R493] 1/5 · CA Was good, now is just another cash grab: Really nice app but i wouldn’t bother now- there really isn’t much happening here to justify the insultingly high monthly fee they are asking. There are so many other apps that do the same as a side note to a lot of other features- this is basically just a smiley face tracker. A one time fee I perhaps would have considered, a very small yearly fee even-
  10. [R248] 1/5 · GB Huge price increase: I’ve used this app for years and loved it, and I pay £8 a year for the subscription. With six months left on my subscription, I’m now being told I must pay £25 a year to use the same features. From today, not when my subscription runs out. Really disappointing.
  11. [R36] 2/5 · US It’s okay: +Cute tracker with nice and helpful analytics! -Too many ads -When I downloaded on my Mac I couldn’t use a pack I had purchased before
  12. [R256] 1/5 · GB Premium not workinh: Paid for a premium, but it still asks me for more money. It already reflects that I have a premium account till Jan 2026, but whenever I tap for premium report, it asks me to buy premium and the feature doesn’t work at all
  13. [R519] 3/5 · CA can’t upload photos bug: really like the concept of the app and it’s really cute, but there’s a bug where i can’t upload photos even though i paid for the subscription.
  14. [R1] 5/5 · US So amazing: Fun to use and easy but you have to watch an add every time that you want to write about you day still amazing I will continue to use this app 🫛
  15. [R2] 5/5 · US love this app: even with a short ad , this ad is amazing
  16. [R4] 5/5 · US Love it!: Dailybean helps me stay on track and get in a habit. It helps me get my things done. It’s also sooooo cute! The beans like the bomb bean and the watermelon bean are really cute. It gives a bunch of different options for things to keep track of. 5 stars!
  17. [R6] 5/5 · US 💯 recommend: I love how it has an option of being free or purchasing the upgraded zone. Even if you choose it for free like I did, it functions the same if you purchased it with money. I totally recommend this app to follow how you feel each day
  18. [R5] 5/5 · US Beat Daylio for me: YOU CAN ADD SONGS!! Even obscure random songs no one knows of & it’ll most likely have it! It also automatically tracks weather (temp. & sunny/cloudy etc.) & # of steps taken. And the THEMES❤️ This also keeps me coming back, trying to collect all the ADORABLE themes!! Daylio only has colors & emoji ‘styles’ but this has whole themes, + they release multiple new ones every mont
  19. [R8] 5/5 · US lovely, simple app: i really love this app ! super simple, customizable, adorable! only thing is the location settings for the local weather are wayyy off. the weather is a little off. hopefully it’s just a little bug and can be easily resolved. that’s my only concern. everything else is so sweet. thank you for this app!
  20. [R15] 4/5 · US Pros and cons, please read!: Pros: great for everyday journaling, very customizable, and runs smoothly. Cons: ads to save entries if you don’t have premium, have to pay for most themes, and some of the analysis you need premium. Hope this helps y’all!
  21. [R22] 5/5 · US Anxiety Tracker: I use this app (free version) to track my anxiety levels every day. It’s super helpful, and I love the cute little bean!
  22. [R20] 1/5 · US HORRIBLE: YOU HAD TO PAY FOR EVERYTHING AND IT SUCKKKKKKKS
  23. [R21] 1/5 · US Too bad about the excessive ads: Ad after every entry. I was ok with this. But an ad for editing a preexisting entry? Excessive. It doesn’t make me want to pay for premium. In fact, I think I’m done using it altogether. Good job.
  24. [R46] 3/5 · US Needs offline support: Decent app but I’m canceling my subscription that I’ve had for years until offline functionality is introduced. Recent lifestyle changes have made it pretty much useless without.
  25. [R150] 3/5 · GB Wi-Fi: It’s kind of annoying that you need internet or data to log what you’re feeling but other than that, it’s great and really useful. Would recommend 👍
  26. [R517] 3/5 · CA alright: been using the app for years and I love it, but the new updates lately aren’t really it 😕 you cant use it offline anymore, and now it makes you buy their currency where the packs are either too much or not enough for the themes instead of paying directly like before, it also removed the tab that lets you scroll through the whole month’s entries at once
  27. [R11] 5/5 · US Dailybean: I think this is a great app. It's super easy to log your day, and it looks good too. I just wish that there didn't have to be ads each time you edit an entry or make a new one.
  28. [R86] 1/5 · US Updating app COULD delete progress: After countless updates with no issues, the latest one reset my app or something and deleted 1.5 years of progress. So disappointing.
  29. [R87] 1/5 · US My account got factory reset??: I have been using DailyBean for the past three years now and have been a huge fan. It helps me keep track of what’s been happening in my life. Today I opened the app and it seems my account is at square one? Thankfully all my entries are still here but all my clovers, themes, and photos are gone and my blocks have been reset. It is saying I have no recorded days des
  30. [R88] 3/5 · US Data Deleted 😩: I love this app and record almost every single day. The new update has unfortunately deleted all but the notes from my records from the last year at least. It’s such a bummer and therefore it looks like I may need to make a move to a different app.
  31. [R90] 1/5 · US All my data are lost after update/login: I have been using this app since 2022 to record my dairy and daily mood. After I recently updated the app and forced to re login, ALL MY DATA ARE LOST! There is no option in the app to export or import from the local data backup. I was very heartbroken by this app. I really want to see all my dairy for the past 3 year as it brings a lot of memories and valu

Synthesized from 120 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store