MonoMood Guide
Step-by-step instructions for the things you'll do most in MonoMood.
Daily mood entries
Log or change today's mood
- Open MonoMood and choose a mood from 1 to 5.
- Add a short note if you want to remember more about the day.
- Choose existing tags or create tags that make sense to you.
- Save the entry. MonoMood keeps one entry for each calendar day.
History
Browse and edit past entries
- Open the History tab.
- Use the calendar to move between months and select a day with an entry.
- Open the day's entry to review or change its mood, note, or tags.
- Save your changes when you are finished.
Statistics
See patterns in your tags
- Open the Statistics tab.
- Choose the period you want to review.
- Use the mood trend and tag breakdowns to see how your entries add up.
- Remember that statistics describe the entries you recorded; they are not medical advice.
Daily reminders
Set a time for your check-in
- Open Settings and find Notifications.
- Allow notifications when your device asks for permission.
- Turn on the daily reminder and choose a time that suits you.
- Turn the reminder off at any time if you no longer want it.
Themes and language
Adjust MonoMood to your phone
- Open Settings and choose your preferred language.
- Choose a theme from the available colour families.
- Select a light or dark appearance, or let MonoMood follow your system setting.
- Your choice stays on your device.
App Lock
App Lock uses your device authentication. MonoMood does not receive raw biometric data.
Protect opening the app
- Open Settings and go to Backup & Security.
- Turn on the option to require authentication when opening MonoMood.
- Confirm with Face ID, fingerprint, or your device passcode.
- MonoMood will ask for device authentication when you open or return to the app.
Export and backups
Export and import your diary
- Open Settings and choose Data Management.
- Export a plain CSV file for interoperability, or choose encrypted export for a private .mmbackup file.
- Keep an export passphrase safe. MonoMood cannot recover it.
- To import, choose a file yourself, then decide how duplicate days should be handled.
Set up automatic encrypted snapshots
- Open Settings and go to Backup & Security.
- Turn on Automatic backups and choose a passphrase.
- Choose a destination: your device, an Android folder you select, or iCloud Drive on iOS.
- Use Back up now to create a snapshot immediately. You can later restore, share, or delete saved snapshots.
Voluntary support purchases
Support without locked features
- Open Settings and choose Support MonoMood.
- Choose a one-time support amount if you want to help fund development.
- The purchase is handled by the App Store or Google Play.
- Support purchases unlock no features and do not change how your diary data is handled.