Comparison

MinDone vs Hobonichi Techo App

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

Head to head
About

MinDone

This app helps you build a habit of decluttering and letting go, one item at a time, with the support of a community. It encourages small, consistent steps towards a simpler, more organized life, allowing you to release physical clutter, bad habits, and worries.

Highlights
  • Build decluttering habits with community support
  • Post one item let go of daily
  • Track progress automatically
  • Set monthly decluttering goals
  • Release physical and mental clutter
  • Safe and supportive community space
Features
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【Declutter & Organize App】Build a habit of letting go, together with others "I want to declutter, but I can't get started." "I try to organize, but I can't keep it up alone." Sound familiar? "minDone" helps you declutter one item at a time—together with a supportive community. The name combines "minimum" and "done"—because small steps lead to big changes. Join others who dream of a minimalist, simple life and work toward a clutter-free space. -------------------- ■ Build Decluttering Habits Together -------------------- Your timeline fills with posts from others sharing what they let go of today. Someone donated old clothes. Someone cleared out paperwork. Someone wrote down their worries. Seeing their posts, you'll think: "Maybe I can let go of just one thing too." Tap the "Refreshed" button to share your support. No words needed—just a simple connection. -------------------- ■ Start with Just One Item a Day -------------------- No need for a big cleanup. No need for perfect organization. Just post one thing you let go of today. ・Start small—any item counts ・Track your progress automatically ・Set monthly goals to stay on pace Before you know it: 10, 50, 100 items... Small steps lead to a clutter-free room. -------------------- ■ Let Go of More Than Just Things -------------------- With "minDone," you can release more than physical clutter: ・Bad habits you've been meaning to break ・Relationships that no longer serve you ・Worries and regrets weighing on your mind Writing it down lightens your heart. Take a step toward intentional living. -------------------- ■ Perfect for Aspiring Minimalists -------------------- ・Dreaming of a simpler lifestyle ・Want to own less and live better ・Wish for a tidy, organized space People like you use this app every day. -------------------- ■ A Safe, Supportive Space -------------------- ・No comments (no negativity or trolling) ・No way to search or identify users Feel free to share what you're letting go of. -------------------- Ready to let go of one thing today? That first step is the beginning of a simpler, more peaceful life.

About

Hobonichi Techo App

This app automatically compiles your phone's data, like photos and locations, into a daily journal. You can add notes, tags, and select daily "covers" to create a personalized life book. Memories can be printed to decorate physical planners.

Highlights
  • Automatic daily record compilation
  • Select daily "Today's Cover"
  • Memo pad with tags
  • Printable memories
  • Organize with comments and tags
  • Monthly calendar view
  • Character "Senpai" for encouragement
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- Life is Memories - Packed with fun and convenient features unique to a smartphone app, the Hobonichi Techo App turns the various records stored on your phone into a Life Book full of daily memories. •Turn your phone into a journal just by carrying it with you •Which one will be today’s cover? •Doubles as a surprisingly handy memo pad •Easily print your memories •Packed with fun extra features! •Your Senpai are here to help ◆Turn your phone into a journal just by carrying it with you All the little things your phone already keeps track of—like where you’ve been, the photos you’ve taken, and your schedule—are automatically gathered in the Hobonichi Techo App. ◆Which one will be today’s cover? From your timeline of daily moments, pick one item to clip as Today’s Cover. Choosing just one each day creates a personalized Life Book you’ll enjoy looking back on later. ◆Also doubles as a surprisingly handy memo pad Ideas that pop into your head, a shop a friend recommends, a website or video you want to check out—whatever you discover that day, you can save it all. You can even add tags. ◆Easily print your memories You can select photos or other moments clipped as Today’s Cover and print them out. The prints are sized to fit your Hobonichi Techo, making it easy and fun to decorate your pages. Just choose the memory and the size, and you’re ready to go—print at home or at a nearby print shop. *This feature is exclusive to the Premium Plan. ◆Packed with fun extra features! Enjoy many other useful and enjoyable features, including: *Organize records with comments and tags *Look back with the monthly calendar *View past records from the same date *Collect fun "Omake" rewards *Search for and find specific memories ◆Your Senpai is here to help When you open the app, your Senpai is there to greet you. They’ll leave comments on your entries, cheer you on, and sometimes say silly things. With their daily chatter, you’ll soon find yourself growing attached. Start by choosing your favorite from three Senpai characters. *Perfect for people who…* Helpful ways to use the Hobonichi Techo App 1 ...use a Hobonichi Techo “Enjoy slow and thoughtful journaling time with your app entries” The Hobonichi Techo App automatically records your day to the timeline, so you can easily look back and write in your planner at your own pace. It’s also handy when catching up on several days at once. 2 ...struggle to keep records regularly “Your Life Book comes together—just by carrying your phone” The app remembers your daily life for you, so even if journaling isn’t your strong suit, you’ll be fine. Great for anyone who’s wanted to try keeping a diary but wasn’t sure they could keep it up. 3 ...take lots of photos “Create an album by picking just one photo a day” With more and more photos and videos piling up in your camera roll, simply choose one favorite each day using the app to build a casual, personalized album with ease. *Even More Fun with the Premium Plan!* The Hobonichi Techo App is free to use, but by registering for the Premium Plan, you can enjoy the app's unique features more fully and with greater peace of mind. 1.Upload photos and videos to the cloud 2.Unlimited use of the "Memory Print" feature 3.Use videos as Today’s Cover too 4.Advanced search capabilities 5.Export your data [Regarding Security Measures] Personal information, such as user info and recorded data, entrusted to the Hobonichi Techo App is managed according to strict security standards. Some data, including photos and location information, is stored encrypted. *Please see our help page for details. https://help.1101.com/hc/en-us/articles/4848987432094/ Terms of Use https://techoapp.1101.com/en/terms/ Privacy Statement https://techoapp.1101.com/en/privacy/ [Contact Us] If you have any questions, issues, or requests regarding the use of the Hobonichi Techo App, please contact us via the page below. Help & Inquiries https://help.1101.com/techoapp

Screenshots

MinDone4 screens
Hobonichi Techo App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hobonichi Techo App at none against MinDone's shown. Hobonichi Techo App also leads on ratings volume (118 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). MinDone's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. MinDone sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Hobonichi Techo App sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MinDone holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Hobonichi Techo App has 118 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of MinDone's written reviews are positive against 57% of Hobonichi Techo App's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MinDone ships an update every 11 days, Hobonichi Techo App weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MinDone versus Hobonichi Techo App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMinDoneHobonichi Techo App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4 ratings) — better4.5 (118 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews56.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB163 MB
Age rating9+12+
DeveloperTakahiro IchikiHobonichi Co., Ltd.

Customer experience

MinDone

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.0%
Negative38.0%

Hobonichi Techo App

All ratings114 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.5%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral15.5%
Negative27.6%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MinDone

Subscriptions3
  • プレミアム会員(月額)2 variants$5.991 Month
  • プレミアム会員(3ヶ月)$14.993 Months
  • プレミアム会員(年次)$29.991 Year
2 purchases

Hobonichi Techo App

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Plan|Monthly Plan1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Premium Plan|Annual Plan1 Month trial$54.001 Year

Questions

Is MinDone free?
MinDone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hobonichi Techo App free?
Hobonichi Techo App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MinDone or Hobonichi Techo App?
MinDone is rated higher. MinDone averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Hobonichi Techo App averages 4.5 from 118 ratings.
Do MinDone or Hobonichi Techo App have ads?
MinDone shows ads; Hobonichi Techo App does not.
Which is updated more often, MinDone or Hobonichi Techo App?
MinDone ships an update every 11 days, and Hobonichi Techo App weekly. Most recently, MinDone was updated on October 22, 2026 and Hobonichi Techo App on October 30, 2026.

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