Comparison

HakoJournal vs WorkPath

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

WorkPath

Features
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「気が重い」タスクを「とりあえず」に変え、リマインダーをほぐす。 重くて手を付けられないタスクや、何からやるか迷うToDo。 その原因は、あなたが怠けているからではなく「最初のハードルの高さ」にあります。 WorkPath(ワークパス)は、普段使っているiPhoneの「リマインダー」と自動同期し、タスクを今すぐできる「5分・1動作」レベルまで小さくほぐすアプリです。 「資料を作る」ではなく「ファイルを1つ開く」。 「ギターの練習」ではなく「ケースから出してスタンドに立てる」。 行動心理学に基づいたアプローチで着手の抵抗感をなくし、リストの山に圧倒されることなく、目の前の1歩だけに集中できます。 1枚ずつそっとめくりたくなるカード状のUIと、静かな集中を支えるタイマーが、あなたを自然と作業モードへ導きます。 脳を動かす「作業興奮」メカニズム ・やる気は「待つ」のではなく「動く」ことで脳の側坐核が刺激され、後から湧いてくるものです。WorkPathは「ケースから取り出すだけ」レベルの極小ステップを作ることで、この作業興奮のスイッチを自然にオンにします。 12の心理学・脳科学エビデンスで「できている自分」を可視化【v1.1 新機能】 ・認知的回避の克服、孵化効果、作業興奮、ツァイガルニク効果、単純接触効果、自己効力感など、12の実証済み理論であなたの行動を加点方式で分析。「スワイプしてタスクを1枚めくった」だけでも、先延ばしの最大の原因を克服した第1歩として科学的に評価します。 心理的ハードルを下げる「カラーフック」 ・タスクの性質や状態に合わせた穏やかなカラーパレットを採用。色彩心理に基づいたデザインが視覚的な圧迫感を和らげ、画面を開いたときの心理的抵抗を減らします。 スモールステップ効果 ・行動療法でも用いられる「達成可能な最小単位への分解」により、達成感の小さな波を作り出します。成功体験の積み重ねが、次の行動への弾みとなります。 利用規約:https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

HakoJournal4 screens
WorkPath4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: HakoJournal at 18.0 against WorkPath's 26.0. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. HakoJournal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and WorkPath sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HakoJournal ships an update every 10 days, WorkPath every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
HakoJournal versus WorkPath: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHakoJournalWorkPath
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews84.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperToastPlanet Inc.Kaori Yagi

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
2 purchases

WorkPath

Subscriptions2
  • WorkPath Pro 月額7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • WorkPath Pro 年額7 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is HakoJournal free?
HakoJournal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorkPath free?
WorkPath is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do HakoJournal or WorkPath have ads?
Neither HakoJournal nor WorkPath shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HakoJournal or WorkPath?
HakoJournal ships an update every 10 days, and WorkPath every 3 weeks. Most recently, HakoJournal was updated on October 21, 2026 and WorkPath on October 17, 2026.

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