# Daylio Journal vs Hitoiro

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Daylio Journal at 62K against Hitoiro's 8. Daylio Journal also leads on chart position (#164 vs unranked) and device support (4 vs 1). Hitoiro's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Daylio Journal sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Hitoiro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Daylio Journal against 4.6 for Hitoiro. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Daylio Journal has 62K ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 91% and 91% positive.

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, Hitoiro every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Daylio Journal | Hitoiro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (62K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242/reviews)** | [4.6 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitoiro/id6800390469/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **62K** | 8 |
| Positive reviews | 91.3% of reviews | 91.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#164** | — |
| Size | 250 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Relaxio s.r.o.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1194023241) | [Kodai Aoyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/6800390471) |

## What reviewers say

### Daylio Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daylio-journal-mood-tracker/id1194023242)

**Currently charting:** #164 Top Grossing · Lifestyle (US App Store)

This app helps you track your moods, habits, and goals through a private journal. Easily log your daily feelings and activities to understand your well-being and improve self-care. It offers customizable icons, statistics, and goal-setting features for a personalized experience.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with customizable icons, Activity logging, Goal setting and habit building, Detailed statistics and charts, Private journaling with PIN lock, Data backup and export options

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Daylio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Daylio Premium | $4.99 | per month |
| Daylio Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $17.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $23.99 | per year |
| Daylio Premium | $35.99 | per year |
| PREMIUM | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Customizable moods and activities
- 📊 Helpful statistics and analytics
- 🗓️ Consistent daily logging
- 💡 Motivating goal-setting features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔒 Backup feature locked behind premium
- 🔍 Limited mood/activity options in free version
- 📱 No Apple Watch app
- 🧠 Difficulty tracking mood changes throughout the day

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional app freezing and notification issues
- Difficulty restoring data after device change

**Requested features**

- Add ability to log voice recordings
- Implement color-coding for activity groups
- Allow syncing across multiple devices
- Provide more detailed mood/emotion tracking options
- Add option to schedule future activities


### Hitoiro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hitoiro/id6800390469)

Discover a new traditional Japanese color daily by mixing pigments. Dye a monthly creature with your creations and track your progress. Enjoy a mindful, offline experience with optional Pro features for expanded creativity.

**Highlights:** Daily traditional Japanese color discovery, Pigment mixing for custom colors, Dye a monthly creature with your colors, Offline daily ritual, Mindful color mixing in Zen mode, Color journal and results tracking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Materials Box Yearly | $9.99 | per year |
| Materials Box Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Daylio Journal free?

Daylio Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Hitoiro free?

Hitoiro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Daylio Journal or Hitoiro?

Daylio Journal is rated higher. Daylio Journal averages 4.8 out of 5 from 62K ratings, while Hitoiro averages 4.6 from 8 ratings.

### Do Daylio Journal or Hitoiro have ads?

Neither Daylio Journal nor Hitoiro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Daylio Journal or Hitoiro?

Daylio Journal ships an update weekly, and Hitoiro every 4 days. Most recently, Daylio Journal was updated on November 11, 2026 and Hitoiro on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*