HakoJournal vs Mandalize
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HakoJournal
Organize your thoughts, photos, and links into a personal timeline. This simple diary app allows for quick setup and seamless tagging, with options for customization and privacy.
- Seamless tagging with '#'
- Personalized design and backgrounds
- Multiple photo uploads per entry
- URL previews as visual cards
- App passcode lock for privacy
- iCloud sync across devices (Premium)
- Integrated to-do lists (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
Mandalize
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Mandalize helps you make the days around what matters to you feel a little more your own and a little more enjoyable. Sports days, exams, work milestones, family moments. Creative projects, daily life changes, caring for your body, or taking time with someone important to you. Big plans and small personal undertakings can both change the way today feels when you give them a little attention. With supporting pillars and small missions, Mandalize helps you turn today’s small steps into time that stays with you. What you do and notice can remain as quiet traces to revisit later. Mandalize does not push streaks, scores, or perfect progress. Quiet days, pauses, and unfinished steps can also remain part of your time.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mandalize at none against HakoJournal's 3. Mandalize also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 11 days) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On price, 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
Both are free to download. HakoJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month. Mandalize asks for nothing beyond the download.
HakoJournal ships an update every 11 days, Mandalize every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HakoJournal | Mandalize |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToastPlanet Inc. | makotoWorks |
In-app purchases
HakoJournal
- Hako Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
- Hako Premium Annual$20.901 Year
- HakoJournal One-Time$59.99
Mandalize
No in-app purchases









