Mood Reflection: iOS Mood Tracking App

Project Overview: Mood Reflection is an iOS application developed in just two hours during a vibecoding session. The app provides a beautiful and intuitive interface for users to track their daily moods, record personal reflections, and visualize their emotional journey over time.

Objectives

  1. Create a quick, functional mood tracking app using SwiftUI
  2. Implement a beautiful and intuitive user interface
  3. Add data visualisation for mood history
  4. Provide meaningful prompts and quotes based on mood selection

Features

  1. Mood Selection:

    • Interactive emoji-based mood selection
    • Haptic feedback for mood selection
    • Smooth animations and transitions
    • Custom color scheme with gradients

  2. Reflection System:

    • Mood-specific reflection prompts
    • Custom text editor for journaling
    • Inspirational quotes based on selected mood
    • Automatic saving of entries

  3. Data Visualisation:

    • Interactive mood history chart
    • Time range filtering (week/month/year)
    • Visual representation of mood trends
    • Detailed entry history view

  4. User Experience:

    • Clean, modern UI design
    • Smooth animations and transitions
    • Persistent data storage using UserDefaults
    • Responsive layout and gestures

Technology Stack

  • Frontend: SwiftUI
  • Data Visualisation: Swift Charts
  • Data Storage: UserDefaults
  • State Management: @State, @AppStorage
  • UI Components: Custom fonts, gradients, animations

Future Improvements

  1. Enhanced Data Analysis:

    • Mood pattern recognition
    • Weekly/monthly mood reports
    • Export functionality for data

  2. Social Features:

    • Share mood entries
    • Anonymous mood sharing
    • Community support features

  3. Additional Features:

    • Mood reminders and notifications
    • Custom mood categories
    • Photo attachment support
    • Cloud sync integration

Outcome

The app was successfully developed in a two-hour vibecoding session, demonstrating the power of SwiftUI for rapid iOS development. The clean architecture and modern UI design make it a practical tool for daily mood tracking and emotional awareness.

The project showcases efficient use of SwiftUI’s declarative syntax, custom animations, and data visualisation capabilities, while maintaining a focus on user experience and emotional well-being.

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