Simple ToDo Diary vs HakoJournal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Simple ToDo Diary
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Simple ToDo Diary is an easy-to-use app for managing daily tasks and notes. You can write quick memos, manage your to-do list, and check off completed tasks. It also works as a light daily diary to record small moments. Designed to be simple, clean, and stress-free for everyday use.
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.
- 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)
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Simple ToDo Diary at daily against HakoJournal's every 10 days. 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
Both are free to download. Simple ToDo Diary sells 1 one-off in-app purchase 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.
Simple ToDo Diary ships an update daily, HakoJournal every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Simple ToDo Diary | HakoJournal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 84.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 10 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | 18.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kazuya Hashimoto | ToastPlanet Inc. |
In-app purchases
Simple ToDo Diary
- 広告を非表示にする$1.99
HakoJournal
- Hako Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
- Hako Premium Annual$20.901 Year
- HakoJournal One-Time$59.99
