백자 하루 vs Bemong
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
백자 하루
This app provides a minimalist diary experience using a traditional Korean manuscript paper format. It encourages users to reflect on their day by writing short entries, helping them find meaning in fleeting time and create their own 'book' of life.
- Minimalist diary with manuscript paper
- Daily reflection prompts
- Create your own 'book' of life
- Short writing practice
- Secure lock feature (paid)
- Writing reminder alarm
- Share entries as images
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백자 하루는 원고지로 구성된 미니멀리즘 다이어리입니다. 날마다 백자 원고지가 준비되어 있습니다. 이를 채워 나의 책을 만드세요. # 개발 의도 어리석은 사람은 대충 책장을 넘기지만, 현명한 사람은 공들여서 읽는다. 그들은 단 한 번 밖에 읽지 못하는 것을 알기 때문이다. - 장 파울 흔히 우리 인생을 책에 비유합니다. 사색하며 읽은 책은 머리를 풍요롭게 하며 오랫동안 기억에 남습니다. 마찬가지로 하루를 잠깐이라도 되돌아보며 짧게라도 기록한다면 덧없이 흘러가는 시간에서 의미를 찾고, 우리 삶을 풍요롭게 할 것입니다. 100자는 짧지만 그래서 어렵습니다. 하루를 돌아보며 가장 중요한 것을 기록하세요. 좋은 책 쓰시길 응원하겠습니다. # 이런 분에게 추천합니다. - 어제가 기억 안나는 분 - 글쓰기 연습을 하고 싶으신 분 - 짧은 일기를 쓰고 싶으신 분 - 하루하루 어떻게 살고 있는지 모르겠는 분 - 공개된 일기(SNS)는 솔직하기 어려워서 부담스러운 분 - 손으로 일기 쓰기 부담스러운 분 - 원고지에 쓴 글을 SNS에 공유하고 싶은 분 - 행복하고 싶으신 분 #기타 기능 - 일기를 남이 볼까 걱정되시는 분을 위한 '잠금 기능'(유료) - 일기 쓰는 것을 잊는 분을 위한 알람 기능 - 책 제목을 수정할 수 있는 기능 - 하루 백자 제한 설정 - 책마다 부여되는 고유 번호(OYBN)와 바코드 - 원고지에 쓴 글을 이미지로 공유하는 기능
Bemong
This social art journal allows users to draw and share their daily experiences in a creative space. Connect with others by viewing and commenting on shared diaries, or keep your own memories private. Explore unique virtual villages to foster deeper community connections.
- Drawing diary creation
- Shareable journals
- Private diary options
- Likes and comments
- Virtual village communities
- Daily recording
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Bemong is a social art journal where you can draw and share your diaries with others. Share your day and make your ordinary days special. Bemong contains following features. 1. Drawing Diary - We offer simple canvas for you to record your days easily. Anyone who record their days are called ‘Writers’ in Bemong. 2. Our Diary - You can share your diaries with others and also see others’ journals. Your diaries may be private if you want. 3. Likes & Comments - If you liked another writer’s diaries, show your love with ‘Likes’. How about having a little chat wtih villagers through ‘Comments’? 4. My Diary - Bemong protects all the diaries you wrote. Record your daily lives and keep your precious memories. 5. Village - In Bemong world, we have several unique villages. Choose your favorite village and make deeper relationships with your villagers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: 백자 하루 at 5.0 against Bemong's 4.3. 백자 하루 also leads on review sentiment (91% vs 66%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. 백자 하루 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Bemong sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
백자 하루 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of 백자 하루's written reviews are positive against 66% of Bemong's.
백자 하루 ships an update every 3 weeks, Bemong fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 백자 하루 | Bemong |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (15 ratings) — better | 4.3 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 90.9% of reviews — better | 65.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 15 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 14.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 64 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SUNG HWAN JANG | SONGHWA HONG |
Customer experience
백자 하루
Bemong
In-app purchases
백자 하루
- 고급진 백자 하루$1.99
Bemong
- 10 candies$0.99
- 22 candies$1.99
- Monthly Pass$2.99
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- 48 candies$3.99
- 93 candies$6.99
- 196 candies$10.99
- All-time Pass$17.99








