Kokokara vs LifeCounter
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kokokara
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Kokokara is a simple app that offers two short messages: a βReflection of the Dayβ and a βStep Forward Tip.β Each message invites you to pause, check in with yourself, and gently move forward. Whether youβre feeling stuck, starting something new, or just need a little clarity, Kokokara is here to support those quiet in-between moments and help you reconnect with your direction. In just a few words, you might find the insight you need to shift your day. Kokokara is with you β from here, forward.
LifeCounter
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What day of your life is today? LifeCounter is a journal with one question a day. As you answer, you slowly see more clearly the time you have with your parents and family, and what truly matters to you. Add your birthday, and it also counts which day of your life today is. ONE QUESTION A DAY A different question for every day of the year. Each one comes with a follow-up that asks why, like "What would you love to lose track of time doing today? Why does it draw you in?" so a one-word answer can grow into real reflection. You can also speak your answer with the keyboard's dictation. YOUR MOOD IN ONE TAP Happy, Calm, Okay, Tired, or Sad. Log how your day felt with a single tap, then look back on each month's moods and on what you wrote a year ago today. TIME WITH THE PEOPLE WHO MATTER Add your parents, family, or friends to see an estimate, based on averages, of the years you have together and how many more times you might meet. A small nudge to plan your next visit. BUCKET LIST Keep a one-line list of things you hope to do someday, and who you'd like to do them with. What you achieve stays on the list with the date. HOME SCREEN WIDGET See today's question and log your mood right from your home screen. Tap Write to jump straight to your answer. PRIVATE BY DESIGN Everything stays on your device. No servers, no ads, no tracking. Export your journal as text anytime. The number grows by one every day. We hope it helps you think about how to spend that day with the people you love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Kokokara at 13.0 against LifeCounter's 15.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kokokara | LifeCounter |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 15.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 24 MB | 24 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tatsumi Oikawa | Ryo Nakano |
In-app purchases
Kokokara
No in-app purchases
LifeCounter
No in-app purchases









