Comparison

HakoJournal vs Inkly

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

Head to head
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

About

Inkly

Features
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Inkly は、毎日の出来事や気持ちを手軽に記録できるシンプルな日記アプリです。カレンダー表示とタグ検索で、過去の記録をすぐに振り返れます。直感的な操作で、日記の作成・編集・一覧・検索を快適に行えます。

Screenshots

HakoJournal4 screens
Inkly4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Inkly at none against HakoJournal's 3. Inkly also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. HakoJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Inkly asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HakoJournal ships an update every 10 days, Inkly every 11 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HakoJournal versus Inkly: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHakoJournalInkly
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 11 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToastPlanet Inc.OKAYAMA CONNECT, KK

In-app purchases

3 purchases

HakoJournal

Subscriptions2
  • Hako Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
  • Hako Premium Annual$20.901 Year
One-time1
  • HakoJournal One-Time$59.99
None

Inkly

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HakoJournal free?
HakoJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Inkly free?
Inkly is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do HakoJournal or Inkly have ads?
Neither HakoJournal nor Inkly shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HakoJournal or Inkly?
HakoJournal ships an update every 10 days, and Inkly every 11 days. Most recently, HakoJournal was updated on November 5, 2026 and Inkly on October 31, 2026.

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