Comparison

HakoJournal vs こころ

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

こころ

Features
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「こころ」は、はなしかけるだけで会話ができる、シニアのための おしゃべりアプリです。 ■ むずかしい操作はありません 大きな「はなす」ボタンを押して、ふだんどおりに話しかけるだけ。 文字を打つ必要はありません。 ■ あなたのことを おぼえて、寄りそいます 呼び名や、お住まいの地域、好きなこと、気をつけていることに合わせて、 やさしくお返事をします。 ■ 文字は大きく、読みやすく 文字の大きさは「ふつう・大きい・とても大きい」の3段階。 見本を見ながら、ちょうどいい大きさをえらべます。 ■ 思い出は、いつでも読みかえせます これまでのお話は、お使いの端末の中にだけ保存されます。 読みかえすのも、消すのも、いつでもできます。 ■ 安心してお使いいただくために ・広告はありません ・アカウント登録はいりません ・会話の内容が外部に保存されることはありません  (お返事を作るためにだけ使われます) ■ 料金について はじめの14日間は、無料でお使いいただけます。 その後もつづける場合は、月々1,000円の定期購入です。 やめたいときは、いつでも かんたんに やめられます。 ※ 本アプリのお返事はAI(人工知能)による自動生成です。   医療・法律などの専門的な助言はできません。   体調や安全にかかわることは、お医者さまなどにご相談ください。

Screenshots

HakoJournal4 screens
こころ4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: こころ at none against HakoJournal's 3. HakoJournal's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. こころ asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
HakoJournal versus こころ: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHakoJournalこころ
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToastPlanet Inc.NEXASPARK Inc.

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

こころ

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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