Kalend vs How We Feel
Which is better in 2026? Five scores, side by side.
Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.9. Kalend wins on 4 of the 5 scores, How We Feel on 0, with 1 tied.
People who want tasks, a calendar, habits and a journal in one private, free app
Anyone who wants to understand their moods without paying or oversharing
Score by score
The details
| Feature | Kalend | How We Feel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity & Notes | Mind & Focus |
| Category rank | #1 of 17 | #2 of 11 |
| Developer | The Big Head | The How We Feel Project |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| Usable for free | Yes | Yes |
| iPhone & iPad | ✓ | ✓ |
| Android | — | ✓ |
| Mac | ✓ | — |
Common questions
Is Kalend better than How We Feel?
Kalend is the better app overall, scoring 9.6 to 8.9. Kalend wins on 4 of the 5 scores, How We Feel on 0, with 1 tied.
Which is cheaper, Kalend or How We Feel?
Kalend: Free, no subscription or ads; an optional tip unlocks nothing. How We Feel: Free; made by a nonprofit funded by donations. On value for money, Kalend scores higher.
Do Kalend and How We Feel work on the same devices?
Only Kalend runs on Mac. Only How We Feel runs on Android.
Which is more private, Kalend or How We Feel?
Kalend scores higher on privacy (9.8/10). No account and no Kalend server: everything syncs through your own iCloud. Calendar access is optional, and events are read on the device. No ads, analytics or tracking; App Store label: Data Not Collected.
Strengths and weaknesses
Kalend
- Four planners in one, with nothing locked behind a paywall
- Seven themes that make it feel like a real paper diary
- No account or ads; syncs privately through your own iCloud
- Apple devices only, with no Android, Windows or web app
- No shared lists or team features
Kalend puts your to-do list, calendar, habit tracker and journal in one calm app that feels like a paper diary, not a busy dashboard. Plan the day, group tasks into projects with progress bars, see appointments beside your Apple Calendar, build habits and write about your day by typing or talking. Seven themes give it real personality. No account, no ads, no subscription, and it syncs privately through your own iCloud.
Full Kalend review
How We Feel
- Completely free, from a nonprofit
- Data stays on your device by default
- Strategies take a minute or two
- Android version is rated lower than iOS
- Not a substitute for professional care
How We Feel helps you find the exact word for a feeling, which makes it easier to act on. It was conceived with Yale's Center for Emotional Intelligence, and it links your check-ins to sleep, exercise and other Apple Health trends so patterns show up over time. Short video strategies can shift a bad moment in about a minute, and you can share feelings with close friends. It's free and keeps data on your device by default.
Full How We Feel review
