By Calvin Field, founder of MindTrace. Last updated 1 November 2026.
Quick answer: MindTrace is a CBT-inspired thought tracker app for iOS and Android. You capture thoughts in the moment by text or voice, see patterns over time in charts and graphs, and read an AI summary of your recent entries before your next therapy session. It's designed to support therapy, not replace it, and starts with a 7-day free trial.
Key takeaways
MindTrace helps you notice and record your thoughts as they happen, so you don't have to remember them later.
Its main feature is an AI summary of your recent entries to read before a therapy session.
Charts and graphs show how your thoughts and moods change over weeks and months.
It's for people in therapy, people who've finished therapy, and anyone curious about their thought patterns.
It's a support tool, not therapy, a diagnosis or a crisis service.
What is MindTrace?
MindTrace is a thought tracking app based on ideas from CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy in US spelling). In CBT, noticing your automatic thoughts and how they link to your feelings is an early, important step. MindTrace gives you a quick, structured place to do that every day. If you're new to the idea, our guide to what thought tracking is in CBT explains it from the start, and what CBT is covers the therapy itself.
To find it, search for MindTrace by MindTrace Technologies Ltd in the App Store or on Google Play, where it's currently listed as MindTrace: CBT Thought Diary. It isn't connected to other apps with similar names, such as Mind Trace: AI Mood Tracker.
What does MindTrace do?
Feature | What it does | Why it helps |
Capture in the moment | Log a thought by text or voice as it happens | You keep the exact thought instead of a vague memory later |
Patterns over time | Shows your entries in charts and graphs | Recurring triggers, themes and low points are easier to see |
AI summary before therapy | Summarises your recent entries for you to read before a session | You walk in knowing what you want to talk about |
Logging close to the moment matters because thoughts fade quickly. We explain why in the benefit of real-time thought logging.
Who is MindTrace for?
People in therapy now who want a simple way to remember what happened between sessions and make the most of their time with their therapist.
People who've finished therapy and want to keep using what they learned. See how to keep using CBT after therapy ends.
People curious about their thought patterns, whether or not they've had therapy.
How does a thought tracker app fit with therapy?
Therapy is a collaborative process, and the American Psychological Association notes that CBT often involves homework such as logging your reactions between sessions. The more specific the information you bring, the easier it is for you and your therapist to work on what matters most.
For example, if your entries show that your anxiety tends to spike before social events, you can raise that directly in your session rather than trying to remember how the last few weeks felt. Without some kind of record, patterns like this can go unnoticed. Mind's guide to getting the most from therapy also suggests telling your therapist what is and isn't working for you, and having notes makes that easier. Our checklist on how to prepare for a therapy session shows how to use them.
Having a record can also help you feel more in control. Seeing your ups and downs laid out over time can be motivating, and it can show progress that's hard to notice from day to day.
How do I use a thought tracker app day to day?
Log when your mood shifts. A sudden drop, a spike of worry or a flash of anger is a good cue. One or two entries a day is plenty.
Keep it simple. What happened, what went through your mind and how you felt is enough.
Be honest. Write what you really thought, even if it's uncomfortable. Nobody else needs to see it.
Use prompts if you're stuck. Try “What was the hardest moment today?” or “What made me feel good today?”
Review weekly. Look back over your entries to spot trends. Our guide to spotting patterns in your thinking shows what to look for.
The NHS thought record page notes that you can keep a thought record with pen and paper or on your phone. What matters most is choosing something you'll actually use. For a detailed method, see how to track negative thoughts in the moment.
How is MindTrace different from a journal or mood tracker?
A journal is usually free-flowing and written at the end of the day. A mood tracker usually records how you felt, often as a score or an emoji. MindTrace focuses on the thought itself: the words that went through your head, the situation and the feeling, captured as close to the moment as possible. That's the material CBT works with, and it's what the AI summary draws on before your session.
What does MindTrace cost?
MindTrace starts with a 7-day free trial. After that you can choose a monthly or annual plan. Current prices are shown in the App Store and Google Play for your country.
Is MindTrace a replacement for therapy?
No. MindTrace supports therapy and doesn't replace it. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition, and it isn't a crisis service. If you're unsure whether an app is enough for what you're dealing with, our guide to apps vs therapy can help you think it through.
How MindTrace helps
MindTrace makes the noticing part of CBT easier: capture a thought in seconds, see your patterns build up over time and walk into your next session with an AI summary of what's been on your mind. You can try it free for 7 days on iOS or Android.
Try MindTrace free for 7 days
Frequently asked questions
What is MindTrace?
MindTrace is a CBT-inspired thought tracker app for iOS and Android. It helps you capture thoughts in the moment by text or voice, see patterns over time in charts and graphs, and read an AI summary of your recent entries before therapy.
Is MindTrace the same as Mind Trace: AI Mood Tracker?
No. They are separate apps from different developers. MindTrace is made by MindTrace Technologies Ltd and is currently listed in the App Store and on Google Play as MindTrace: CBT Thought Diary.
Is MindTrace free?
MindTrace has a 7-day free trial. After that it's a monthly or annual subscription, with current prices shown in the App Store and Google Play.
Do I need to be in therapy to use MindTrace?
No. It's useful in therapy, after therapy has ended, or simply if you're curious about your thought patterns. If you're struggling, it isn't a substitute for professional support.
Can MindTrace diagnose or treat mental health problems?
No. MindTrace is a self-reflection tool that supports therapy. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition and isn't a crisis service.
Does MindTrace work on Android and iPhone?
Yes. MindTrace is available on iOS in the App Store and on Android through Google Play.
MindTrace is not a crisis service and doesn't replace professional care. If you're in crisis or worried about your safety, call or text 988 in Canada or the US, call 999 or Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK, or contact your local emergency services.
By Calvin Field, founder of MindTrace. Last updated 1 November 2026.
Quick answer: MindTrace is a CBT-inspired thought tracker app for iOS and Android. You capture thoughts in the moment by text or voice, see patterns over time in charts and graphs, and read an AI summary of your recent entries before your next therapy session. It's designed to support therapy, not replace it, and starts with a 7-day free trial.
Key takeaways
MindTrace helps you notice and record your thoughts as they happen, so you don't have to remember them later.
Its main feature is an AI summary of your recent entries to read before a therapy session.
Charts and graphs show how your thoughts and moods change over weeks and months.
It's for people in therapy, people who've finished therapy, and anyone curious about their thought patterns.
It's a support tool, not therapy, a diagnosis or a crisis service.
What is MindTrace?
MindTrace is a thought tracking app based on ideas from CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy, or cognitive behavioral therapy in US spelling). In CBT, noticing your automatic thoughts and how they link to your feelings is an early, important step. MindTrace gives you a quick, structured place to do that every day. If you're new to the idea, our guide to what thought tracking is in CBT explains it from the start, and what CBT is covers the therapy itself.
To find it, search for MindTrace by MindTrace Technologies Ltd in the App Store or on Google Play, where it's currently listed as MindTrace: CBT Thought Diary. It isn't connected to other apps with similar names, such as Mind Trace: AI Mood Tracker.
What does MindTrace do?
Feature | What it does | Why it helps |
Capture in the moment | Log a thought by text or voice as it happens | You keep the exact thought instead of a vague memory later |
Patterns over time | Shows your entries in charts and graphs | Recurring triggers, themes and low points are easier to see |
AI summary before therapy | Summarises your recent entries for you to read before a session | You walk in knowing what you want to talk about |
Logging close to the moment matters because thoughts fade quickly. We explain why in the benefit of real-time thought logging.
Who is MindTrace for?
People in therapy now who want a simple way to remember what happened between sessions and make the most of their time with their therapist.
People who've finished therapy and want to keep using what they learned. See how to keep using CBT after therapy ends.
People curious about their thought patterns, whether or not they've had therapy.
How does a thought tracker app fit with therapy?
Therapy is a collaborative process, and the American Psychological Association notes that CBT often involves homework such as logging your reactions between sessions. The more specific the information you bring, the easier it is for you and your therapist to work on what matters most.
For example, if your entries show that your anxiety tends to spike before social events, you can raise that directly in your session rather than trying to remember how the last few weeks felt. Without some kind of record, patterns like this can go unnoticed. Mind's guide to getting the most from therapy also suggests telling your therapist what is and isn't working for you, and having notes makes that easier. Our checklist on how to prepare for a therapy session shows how to use them.
Having a record can also help you feel more in control. Seeing your ups and downs laid out over time can be motivating, and it can show progress that's hard to notice from day to day.
How do I use a thought tracker app day to day?
Log when your mood shifts. A sudden drop, a spike of worry or a flash of anger is a good cue. One or two entries a day is plenty.
Keep it simple. What happened, what went through your mind and how you felt is enough.
Be honest. Write what you really thought, even if it's uncomfortable. Nobody else needs to see it.
Use prompts if you're stuck. Try “What was the hardest moment today?” or “What made me feel good today?”
Review weekly. Look back over your entries to spot trends. Our guide to spotting patterns in your thinking shows what to look for.
The NHS thought record page notes that you can keep a thought record with pen and paper or on your phone. What matters most is choosing something you'll actually use. For a detailed method, see how to track negative thoughts in the moment.
How is MindTrace different from a journal or mood tracker?
A journal is usually free-flowing and written at the end of the day. A mood tracker usually records how you felt, often as a score or an emoji. MindTrace focuses on the thought itself: the words that went through your head, the situation and the feeling, captured as close to the moment as possible. That's the material CBT works with, and it's what the AI summary draws on before your session.
What does MindTrace cost?
MindTrace starts with a 7-day free trial. After that you can choose a monthly or annual plan. Current prices are shown in the App Store and Google Play for your country.
Is MindTrace a replacement for therapy?
No. MindTrace supports therapy and doesn't replace it. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition, and it isn't a crisis service. If you're unsure whether an app is enough for what you're dealing with, our guide to apps vs therapy can help you think it through.
How MindTrace helps
MindTrace makes the noticing part of CBT easier: capture a thought in seconds, see your patterns build up over time and walk into your next session with an AI summary of what's been on your mind. You can try it free for 7 days on iOS or Android.
Try MindTrace free for 7 days
Frequently asked questions
What is MindTrace?
MindTrace is a CBT-inspired thought tracker app for iOS and Android. It helps you capture thoughts in the moment by text or voice, see patterns over time in charts and graphs, and read an AI summary of your recent entries before therapy.
Is MindTrace the same as Mind Trace: AI Mood Tracker?
No. They are separate apps from different developers. MindTrace is made by MindTrace Technologies Ltd and is currently listed in the App Store and on Google Play as MindTrace: CBT Thought Diary.
Is MindTrace free?
MindTrace has a 7-day free trial. After that it's a monthly or annual subscription, with current prices shown in the App Store and Google Play.
Do I need to be in therapy to use MindTrace?
No. It's useful in therapy, after therapy has ended, or simply if you're curious about your thought patterns. If you're struggling, it isn't a substitute for professional support.
Can MindTrace diagnose or treat mental health problems?
No. MindTrace is a self-reflection tool that supports therapy. It doesn't diagnose or treat any condition and isn't a crisis service.
Does MindTrace work on Android and iPhone?
Yes. MindTrace is available on iOS in the App Store and on Android through Google Play.
MindTrace is not a crisis service and doesn't replace professional care. If you're in crisis or worried about your safety, call or text 988 in Canada or the US, call 999 or Samaritans on 116 123 in the UK, or contact your local emergency services.
