Comparison

Lightmark vs Hoziday

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

Head to head
About

Lightmark

This app encourages honest self-reflection by allowing users to record thoughts, emotions, and memories without the ability to edit entries after submission. It supports text, voice, photos, and videos, offering a multi-sensory journaling experience. A unique visual timeline helps users see their journey over time.

Highlights
  • Uneditable entries
  • Text, voice, photo, and video recording
  • Tag system for organization
  • Annual 'Lightmap' visualization
  • Daily timeline archive
  • Minimalist interface
Features
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Some diaries are written just for yourself. Some moments are meant to be recorded as they truly are. No need for perfection, no need to revise. Writing who you are at that moment is an honest act of existence. Lightmark is a diary app that does not allow editing after writing. It blends a sense of time with emotional expression, gently guiding you to meet yourself. 【 Philosophy · Faithful to the Present 】 Lightmark’s writing approach is inspired by the psychological concepts of “non-judgmental writing” and “immediate recording.” Once submitted, your words cannot be changed—not to limit you, but as a gentle exercise: * Accept your emotions instead of adjusting them; * Capture your thoughts as they were, not rewritten by later understanding; * Let go of “right or wrong” and “perfection,” leaving only your true self. Every Lightmark entry is an echo through time and space. 【 Recording Methods · Multi-Sensory 】 Your feelings aren’t only expressed in words. Lightmark supports multiple sensory recording options, letting you capture emotions naturally: * Text Diary: Quietly write and record inner moments; * Voice Diary: No need to organize language, just speak; * Photo Capture: One image records the world you see; * Video Clips: The authentic sound of life, the most vivid memories; * Tag System: Seamlessly insert tags anywhere in text, freely create multi-level structures (e.g., #emotion/happy, #life/family) to lightly organize your diary. Whether it’s a midnight monologue, a morning ray of light, or a fleeting tear, you can collect it your way. 【 Annual Lightmap · See Your Journey 】 Lightmark’s unique “Lightmap” forms your year in a dot matrix. Each day you write sends ripples across the map. * The more you write, the brighter that day’s light point shines; * You can add marks for special days (Unlock this feature by purchasing the full version.). The Lightmap doesn’t tell you which days you “missed” writing and won’t push you to check in. Instead, it gently shows which days were quiet or full of emotion. It’s the path you’ve walked with yourself—a commemorative map left by time. 【 Timeline Diary · Your Life Chronicle 】 Lightmark uses a “one page per day” design, automatically gathering all texts, photos, voice recordings, and videos of the day into time slices—your daily archive. You’ll find life needs no polish; just capture the moment, and time will weave your story. 【 Design Philosophy · Simple · Gentle 】 Lightmark avoids complex categories, using tags for light management, keeping only the essence of “recording.” You’re not writing tasks, but your heart’s voice. * Minimal interface for immersive writing * No distractions, no ads, no popups * Supports dark mode, fitting the quiet of night 【 Who is it for? 】 * People who want to keep diaries but can’t stick with it * People who want to record emotions but don’t know where to start * Those who love the purity of paper diaries but want better saving and searching * Anyone wanting to practice self-acceptance without being trapped by “perfection” Terms of Use: https://app.qlulu.fun/termsofuse Privacy Poclicy: https://app.qlulu.fun/privacy

About

Hoziday

Features
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Hoziday is a family sharing and collaboration platform designed to help everyone stay connected. With a warm and intuitive interface, family members can easily organize everyday life and share meaningful moments. Key Features: • Shared Calendar: Keep track of important family events, gatherings, and holidays so nothing gets missed. • Shared To-Do Lists: Share household responsibilities and keep shopping lists in sync. • Shared Notes: Quickly capture important information and heartwarming everyday moments. • LINE Family Integration: Send family schedules and important updates to your family LINE group, so even members without Hoziday can stay informed through a familiar app. • Shared Family Virtual Pets: Adopt and care for an adorable virtual pet together. Enjoy daily interactions, walk together, and treasure family memories through your pet's weekly journal. Hoziday serves as your family's central place for organizing information, while LINE provides a convenient way for family members to stay updated. Let every family member take part in family life in the way that works best for them. Privacy Policy: https://support.hoziday.com/#/privacy Terms of Service: https://support.hoziday.com/#/terms Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Lightmark3 screens
Hoziday3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Hoziday at every 2 days against Lightmark's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Lightmark sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Hoziday sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Lightmark ships an update every 3 weeks, Hoziday every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Lightmark versus Hoziday: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLightmarkHoziday
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer璐 秦BO-REN LIN

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Lightmark

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Annual$12.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$14.99
3 purchases

Hoziday

Subscriptions3
  • Basic Plan1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Pro Plan1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Max Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month

Questions

Is Lightmark free?
Lightmark is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hoziday free?
Hoziday is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Lightmark or Hoziday have ads?
Neither Lightmark nor Hoziday shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Lightmark or Hoziday?
Lightmark ships an update every 3 weeks, and Hoziday every 2 days. Most recently, Lightmark was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hoziday on November 6, 2026.

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