Comparison

ほめたい vs Reverse Diary

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ほめたい

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人に言うほどではないけど、ちょっと頑張ったこと。そんなちょっとの頑張りをただほめるだけのアプリです。一日の中にあったちょっとの頑張りを入力すると、アプリがあなたの頑張りをほめます。ちょっとの頑張りたちは「頑張った大賞」として、アプリ上に保存され、いつでも見ることができます。頑張りを振り返って「また明日も頑張ろう」と思うもよし、元気がない時「こんなに頑張ってきたのか」と自分を励ますのもよし。一日の終わりにこの「ほめます」でちょっぴりほっこりしてみませんか?

About

Reverse Diary

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■ What is Reverse Diary? Unlike traditional diaries, Reverse Diary introduces a new style of journaling: Declare what you plan to do in the morning, and reflect on your progress at night. 【Ad-Free & Minimal Design】 No annoying ads. Just the essential features in a clean, user-friendly interface. Because it's something you use every day, we focus on a stress-free experience. ■ Recommended for those who... Struggle to stick with goals Want to build a journaling habit Crave a sense of accomplishment every day Are looking for a diary app without ads Prefer simple, intuitive apps Want to feel their personal growth ■ Main Features 【Morning Goals】 Set your goals for the day, and AI will generate personalized motivational messages to boost your energy and start your day right. 【Nightly Reflection】 Log your progress using 5 levels (0%, 25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). Even small achievements are visualized, helping build self-confidence. 【Monthly Goals】 Set a big goal at the start of each month and reflect at the end. Track your long-term growth. 【Calendar View】 See your past entries at a glance. Progress is color-coded, so you can instantly grasp your growth journey. 【Smart Notifications】 Receive gentle nudges at scheduled morning and night times. Helps turn journaling into a habit. 【Multilingual Support】 Available in 20 languages—usable anywhere in the world. 【Privacy-Focused】 All data is stored locally on your device No ad tracking Passcode lock ■ Three Simple Principles Ad-Free – Focus without distractions No Unnecessary Features – Only what truly matters Beautiful Design – Makes you want to open it daily ■ Premium Features Over 10 customizable themes More features to come ※ Core functions are completely free and ad-free. ■ How to Use Morning – Declare your daily goals Night – Reflect on your progress Repeat to build a lasting habit No distractions, no noise—just time to focus on yourself. By stacking up small wins, you'll move closer to your ideal self. Why not start today?

Screenshots

ほめたい3 screens
Reverse Diary3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ほめたい at none against Reverse Diary's 1. ほめたい also leads on iOS requirement (11.2 vs 15.1). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Reverse Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ほめたい asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
ほめたい versus Reverse Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterほめたいReverse Diary
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKomori YutaMotoki Yoshikawa

In-app purchases

None

ほめたい

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Reverse Diary

One-time1
  • Reverse Diary$2.99

Questions

Is ほめたい free?
ほめたい is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Reverse Diary free?
Reverse Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ほめたい or Reverse Diary have ads?
Neither ほめたい nor Reverse Diary shows ads.

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