HakoJournal vs ひだまり (c80a8a)
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
ひだまり (c80a8a)
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Hidamari is a habit-tracking app that helps you notice your small daily efforts and be kinder to yourself. ○ Reflect through 5 perspectives Just check off what you accomplished today across 5 psychology-based categories: gratitude, self-acceptance, positive thinking, small steps, and connection. ○ It's okay to do nothing Even a day with zero checks is gently accepted as "a day you rested well." There's no mechanism that blames you for what you didn't do. ○ Track your mood and journal Log your mood with stamps and jot down a short journal entry. Look back on past records anytime from the calendar. ○ Conversations with Hidamari (Premium feature) Hidamari responds with warm, supportive words to what you've written in your journal. All records are stored locally on your device. Hidamari is an app you can keep at your own pace, without pressure. [About the Subscription] Plan name: Hidamari Premium Length: 1 month, auto-renewing Price: ¥300/month (tax included) Payment will be charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews and you will be charged the renewal price unless you cancel at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime after purchase from iPhone Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://mtakimoto-blip.github.io/hidamari-legal/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: ひだまり (c80a8a) at 16.4 against HakoJournal's 18.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and ひだまり (c80a8a) sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
HakoJournal ships an update every 10 days, ひだまり (c80a8a) every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HakoJournal | ひだまり (c80a8a) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 84.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 16.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 62 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ToastPlanet Inc. | Mugen Takimoto |
In-app purchases
HakoJournal
- Hako Premium Monthly$2.491 Month
- Hako Premium Annual$20.901 Year
- HakoJournal One-Time$59.99
ひだまり (c80a8a)
- ひだまり プレミアム$1.991 Month









