Comparison

Shared Diary vs HakoJournal

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

Head to head
About

Shared Diary

Features
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[Overview] This is a diary app that lets you share your days with people you care about. Here are some ways you can use it: * Jot down your thoughts and feelings as a personal diary * Share your daily life with close friends or your partner * Talk about your day with your child * Use it with your spouse to share little things—like gratitude, happy moments, or updates about the kids * Use it in a small team to keep track of daily work or share reports Once you get into the habit of writing a diary, you start noticing more things around you. It helps you become more aware of the little joys in everyday life, and it also strengthens your ability to express your thoughts in words. Being able to put your feelings and ideas into words boosts your communication skills, which can really help in your relationships—at school, work, or at home. If reading this made you think, "Maybe I’ll give diary writing a try," we’re happy to hear it. Even writing just 20 or 30 characters a day is totally fine. And honestly, you don’t even need to use this app—we just hope it encourages you to start. [Recommended for people who] * Want a simple, easy-to-use diary app * Want to build a daily writing habit * Feel shy about expressing feelings out loud * Want to do a shared/partner diary * Don’t want to exchange LINE but still want a casual way to communicate in text Term of service(EULA): https://originate-aster.co.jp/shared-diary/terms privacy policy: https://originate-aster.co.jp/privacy-policy/

About

HakoJournal

This app offers a simple and beautiful way to journal your thoughts, photos, and links. Organize your memories with seamless tagging, customizable designs, and the ability to add multiple photos or link previews. Keep your private entries secure with passcode protection.

Highlights
  • Seamless tagging with '#'
  • Customizable personal design
  • Multiple photo uploads
  • Link previews as visual cards
  • Passcode app lock
  • iCloud sync (premium)
  • To-do lists integration (premium)
Features
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Organize your photos, links, and thoughts into a timeline just for you. Want to journal daily but hate complicated apps? HakoJournal is a simple, beautiful diary app that lets you start in seconds. A sudden thought. That amazing restaurant. An inspiring article. Things that don't belong on social media, but are too precious to forget. Whisper them into HakoJournal. 【What Makes HakoJournal Special】 ◆ Seamless Tagging Just type "#" anywhere in your text. Tags are created instantly, and your entry is organized on the spot. #travel #ideas #food — tag as you write, browse by tag later. ◆ Your Personal Design Customize font size, line spacing, and margins. Set your favorite photos as backgrounds. Create your own beautiful "book" that's a joy to open and revisit. ◆ Multiple Photos at Once Can't choose just one photo? No problem. Upload several at once — travel landscapes, café moments, everything together. ◆ Links Become Beautiful Cards Paste a URL and watch it transform into a visual preview card. Build your own scrapbook of articles, videos, and places to visit. ◆ Privacy First Lock your app with a passcode. Your unspoken thoughts and precious ideas stay safe here. 【Premium Features】 HakoJournal is fully enjoyable for free, but premium unlocks even more. ◆ iCloud Sync Write on iPhone, read on iPad. Switch devices without losing a single memory. ◆ Liquid Glass Design Apply the stunning Liquid Glass effect from iOS 26. Write in a crystal-clear, beautiful interface. ◆ To-Do Lists Add todo lists right in your journal. Manage "what to do today" and "today's memories" in the same timeline. Simple enough for anyone. Powerful enough for everything. Start journaling with HakoJournal today. Terms of Service: https://www.toastplanet.com/apps/hakoJournal/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.toastplanet.com/apps/hakoJournal/privacyPolicy

Screenshots

Shared Diary4 screens
HakoJournal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: HakoJournal at none against Shared Diary's shown. Shared Diary's advantage is iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, 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. Shared Diary sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and HakoJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, HakoJournal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shared Diary versus HakoJournal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShared DiaryHakoJournal
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—84.8% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOriginate Aster, Inc.ToastPlanet Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Shared Diary

Subscriptions1
  • Proプラン(1か月間)$2.991 Month
3 purchases

HakoJournal

Subscriptions2
  • Hako Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Hako Premium Annual$20.901 Year
One-time1
  • HakoJournal One-Time$59.99

Questions

Is Shared Diary free?
Shared Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HakoJournal free?
HakoJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Shared Diary or HakoJournal have ads?
Shared Diary shows ads; HakoJournal does not.
Which is updated more often, Shared Diary or HakoJournal?
Shared Diary ships an update fortnightly, and HakoJournal every 10 days. Most recently, Shared Diary was updated on October 10, 2026 and HakoJournal on October 21, 2026.

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