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30+ Best CBT Self-Care Journal Alternatives for iPhone (2026)

CBT Self-Care Journal is D tier, #29 of the 33 tiered apps in self care. Here is everything that competes with it on iPhone, in tier order.

All 32 alternatives, in tier order

  1. 1
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 1,044,151 ratings · score 100
    A self-care app where you complete short daily exercises such as mood checks, journaling, breathing and goal tracking.
  2. 2
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 91,788 ratings · score 94
    A self-care app with a gratitude journal, affirmations, vision boards, and daily motivational content.
  3. 3
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 573,695 ratings · score 94
    A daily routine planner and habit tracker with mood and progress tracking.
  4. 4
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 22,203 ratings · score 93
    Mood check-ins, small daily self-care routines and a home you decorate, with an AI companion called Yana.
  5. 5
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 8,562 ratings · score 93
    Free mental health app with daily self-care routines, mindfulness practices, mood tracking, and grounding tools.
  6. 6
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 229,563 ratings · score 92
    A habit and self-care app for routines, planning, journaling, and wellbeing.
  7. 7
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 18,551 ratings · score 92
    A habit tracker for creating daily routines and growing a virtual garden as habits are completed.
  8. 8
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 3,969 ratings · score 92
    A self-care pet app with a food diary, self-care goals, and a virtual pet that earns fish coins for customization.
  9. 9
    Aloe BudAhigher tier
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 13,725 ratings · score 92
    Self-care app that sends reminders you set for daily activities and check-ins, with a personal activity log of.
  10. 10
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 472 ratings · score 91
    A free self-care app with chat, journaling, mood tracking, quizzes, focus sessions and a virtual pet game.
  11. 11
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 15,581 ratings · score 89
    Self-care app for building habits, tracking mood, and journaling, with progress reports and Health app integration.
  12. 12
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 5,039 ratings · score 88
    Free lifestyle app where a virtual pet prompts daily sleep tracking, gratitude prompts and small habits.
  13. 13
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 10,650 ratings · score 87
    A lifestyle app with morning and night routines, a habit tracker, wellness rituals, planners and themed challenges in a.
  14. 14
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.4 · 113,189 ratings · score 87
    Self-discovery app with personality insights, personalized routines, guided journaling, and mood-tracking tools.
  15. 15
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 5,928 ratings · score 86
    Mental health tracker, self care journal and goal setting app with daily video sessions, planning tools and expert goal.
  16. 16
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 66,764 ratings · score 86
    A daily routine, habit and to-do tracker with reminders, routine ideas and task lists for organizing your day.
  17. 17
    Free + IAP · ★ 5.0 · 2 ratings · score 85
    A self-care companion app with affirmations, a breathing guide, a mood check-in and a gratitude journal.
  18. 18
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 59,743 ratings · score 83
    A cycle and pregnancy app with tracking, mindfulness exercises, and cycle-specific self-care tips.
  19. 19
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 23,430 ratings · score 83
    Free Health & Fitness app with a mood tracker, quick mood-lifting actions, community support and personal growth.
  20. 20
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 4,035 ratings · score 80
    Self-help app with CBT-based guided journeys, mood tracking, habit tracking, meditations and reflection exercises.
  21. 21
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 898 ratings · score 79
    A self care companion app that suggests daily self care plans, offers chat support and exercises, and keeps notes on.
  22. 22
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,634 ratings · score 79
    Pooca offers AI conversations, reflection prompts, and a digital world that changes with your moods.
  23. 23
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 1,980 ratings · score 77
    A virtual pet game with goal-setting, mindfulness, breathing, and journaling activities for self-care.
  24. 24
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 4,038 ratings · score 77
    AI self-care companion with mood check-ins, breathing and CBT exercises, habit tracking, and a panic button for anxiety.
  25. 25
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.9 · 2,193 ratings · score 68
    Free iOS app offering 1 to 5 minute breathwork, meditation, journaling and movement practices for sleep, focus and calm.
  26. 26
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.8 · 1,799 ratings · score 67
    Habit tracker, to-do list and daily routine planner with curated self-care ideas for building structure into everyday…
  27. 27
    Wisdom WellbeingChigher tier
    Free download · ★ 4.4 · 813 ratings · score 62
    Wellbeing app offering mood check-ins, short courses, health habit plans, body tracking, meditation and resources.
  28. 28
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.5 · 50 ratings · score 62
    Daily affirmation app for iPhone that shows a new affirmation on your Lock Screen and offers short affirmation cards.
  29. 30
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,941 ratings · score 54
    A cozy wellbeing game of short daily activities, where you grow houseplants and decorate a space for self-reflection.
  30. 31
    Free + IAP · ★ 4.7 · 2,876 ratings · score 42
    Audio wellcare app for women offering audio stories and self-help materials on body acceptance, intimacy and.
  31. 32
    Free + IAP · ★ n/a · 0 ratings · score 25
    A daily affirmation app where you keep or pass one thoughtful message, add private notes, and revisit saved words.
  32. 33
    Free + IAP · ★ n/a · 0 ratings · score 25
    Build short self-care routines from breathing, writing, grounding, muscle release, and task prioritization activities.

Questions people ask

What is the best alternative to CBT Self-Care Journal on iPhone?
Finch: Self-Care Pet, S tier, #1 in self care.
Is there a free alternative to CBT Self-Care Journal?
Yes: Finch: Self-Care Pet (S tier, #1) is free to download, with in-app purchases.
Does anything rank above CBT Self-Care Journal?
Yes. 28 apps rank above it in self care: Finch: Self-Care Pet (#1), Gratitude: Self-Care Journal (#2), Me+ Lifestyle Routine (#3) and more.

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