Understand your mood in 5 seconds
Simple daily emoji check-ins help you recognize patterns, manage stress, and build better emotional awareness. All completely private.
How It Works
Fast Daily Check-ins
Choose from 6 suggested moods with a single tap, or type in any emoji that reflects how you're feeling. Quick, flexible, and takes just seconds—no lengthy surveys, no friction
Optional Notes
Add up to 200 characters of context whenever you want. Capture what happened that day, what triggered your mood, or just write freely. It's optional—keep it as simple as you like.
7-Day History
Review your mood patterns over the past week with a beautiful calendar view. Filter and explore your emotional trends to understand what impacts your wellbeing and catch patterns early.
100% Private
No accounts required. Your mood data stays on your device and never leaves. Ads are served by Google AdMob (anonymous, not linked to your mood data). No tracking, selling, or analyzing of your moods.
Why Emotional Awareness Matters
Recognize What Affects You
By tracking your mood daily, you'll start seeing patterns—what triggers stress, what lifts your spirits, and how your emotional baseline shifts. Awareness is the first step to change.
Build Daily Mindfulness
A few seconds each day checking in with yourself creates space for reflection. These small moments of intentional pause build habits that reduce stress and improve overall mental clarity.
Take Control of Your Wellbeing
Understanding your emotional patterns empowers you to make better choices. When you know what drains or energizes you, you can proactively design a life that supports your mental health.
Ready to understand yourself better?
Download Ambushed today and start tracking what matters. Free with ads, or remove ads with a one-time in-app purchase.
Common Questions
How private is my data really?
Completely private. Your mood data never leaves your device—we have no servers, no cloud storage, and no access to your information. Google AdMob delivers ads (anonymously, not linked to your data). You control where your data lives and who sees it.
Do I need to create an account?
No. Ambushed doesn't require accounts, logins, or email addresses. Just download, open, and start tracking. Zero friction, zero personal information required. Your data stays yours without any registration.
Can I export or back up my data?
Yes. Your data is yours. You can back up your mood history locally to your device or use standard export options. Your information is never locked into our app.
How often should I check in?
There's no requirement. Some people check in once daily, others multiple times. Use Ambushed however works best for you—whether that's a morning routine or whenever you want to pause and reflect. What matters is consistency over frequency.
How much does the ad-free version cost?
The core app is free forever. In-app purchase available to remove ads if you prefer an uncluttered experience. One-time payment, no subscriptions. Use the free version fully—the paid option is purely for those who want a cleaner interface.