Comparison

Hibi vs Lucent Journaling

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

Head to head
About

Hibi

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A minimalist journal for capturing everyday life. No habits to track. No moods to log. Just write — whenever you feel like it. • Clean, distraction-free design • Private and simple • Made for thoughts, moments, and small details For people who just want to write, not optimize their life.

About

Lucent Journaling

This app offers a private and beautiful space for daily journaling. It helps build a mindful habit by providing daily prompts, tracking streaks, and allowing mood logging. Organize entries with tags and add photos to capture memories.

Highlights
  • Daily prompts and blank pages
  • Mood tracking with emojis
  • Streak tracking for motivation
  • Calendar view of entries
  • Custom tags for organization
  • Photo attachments (Pro feature)
Features
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Lucent is your private, beautiful space to journal every day. Build a mindful habit, track your moods, and reflect on what matters most — all in a calm, distraction-free experience designed for iOS. WRITE EVERY DAY Start with a daily prompt or a blank page. Lucent makes it effortless to show up and write, whether you have 2 minutes or 20. TRACK YOUR STREAK Build momentum with daily streaks. See your progress at a glance and stay motivated to keep your journaling habit alive. MOOD TRACKING Log how you're feeling with mood emojis after every entry. Spot patterns over time and understand yourself better. CALENDAR VIEW Browse your entries month by month. Every day you wrote is marked, giving you a beautiful visual record of your consistency. TAGS AND ORGANIZATION Organize entries with custom tags. Search and filter your journal to find exactly what you need, whenever you need it. PHOTO MEMORIES Attach photos to your entries and capture the full picture of your day. (Lucent Pro) LUCENT PRO Unlock the full journaling experience: - Unlimited entries and photos - Premium templates and guided prompts - Advanced search across all entries - Exclusive themes - Streak grace period - Year-in-review summary - Priority support Your journal is private and secure. No ads, no clutter — just you and your thoughts. Start your journaling journey today. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Hibi4 screens
Lucent Journaling4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hibi at none against Lucent Journaling's 3. Lucent Journaling's advantage is update cadence (daily vs weekly). 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. Lucent Journaling sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Hibi asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hibi ships an update weekly, Lucent Journaling daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Hibi versus Lucent Journaling: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHibiLucent Journaling
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer嫚君 姜Jagger Coltharp

In-app purchases

None

Hibi

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Lucent Journaling

Subscriptions2
  • Lucent Pro Monthly$7.991 Month
  • Lucent Pro Yearly$59.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lucent Pro Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Hibi free?
Hibi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lucent Journaling free?
Lucent Journaling is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Hibi or Lucent Journaling have ads?
Neither Hibi nor Lucent Journaling shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Hibi or Lucent Journaling?
Hibi ships an update weekly, and Lucent Journaling daily. Most recently, Hibi was updated on October 25, 2026 and Lucent Journaling on October 15, 2026.

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