Washi Techō vs YH Diary
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Washi Techō
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Washi Techō is a simple journaling app you can keep up with—even on your busiest days. ◆ Start with just one line No lengthy entries needed. A quick note, a single photo, or just an emoji when you're tired. ◆ Easy to reflect View your days, weeks, and months at a glance. See how far you've come. ◆ English & Japanese Use the app in your preferred language.
YH Diary
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A personal library where every day forms a page in your story. Pick a sticker for your mood today and record what happened. A month's worth of journal entries turns into a unique book, taking its place on your library shelf.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: YH Diary at none against Washi Techō's 1. YH Diary also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily vs every 9 days). Washi Techō's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.6). On price 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. Washi Techō sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. YH Diary asks for nothing beyond the download.
Washi Techō ships an update every 9 days, YH Diary daily. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Washi Techō | YH Diary |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Daily — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 40 MB | 65 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | SKIMA ENGINEERING | yunhyung nam |
In-app purchases
Washi Techō
- Ad-Free Experience$4.99
YH Diary
No in-app purchases
