Comparison

Wishlist vs NuiDiary

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

Head to head
About

Wishlist

Features
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More than just a shopping list, wishlist management When you think "I want that," first make a note in this app. This app is a versatile wishlist application that allows you to centrally manage all genres of "wants," from "things" like gadgets, clothes, and interior decor to "digital content" such as subscriptions, and even "experiences" like hot spring trips. The biggest feature is that it's not just a shopping memo; it allows you to record and manage the entire lifecycle of an item: "Consideration," "Acquisition," "Utilization," and "Organization (letting go)." Prevent impulse buys, identify what you truly need, use what you've acquired with care, and let go of items feeling refreshed. It supports your smart consumer life. Main Features1. Unique Lifecycle Management You can track exactly what state an item is in. - Acquisition Phase: Considering / Want / Reserved / Acquired - Acquisition Method: Not yet acquired / Purchased / Subscription/Rental / Received - Usage Status: Unused / In use / Completed/Finished / For display (Collection) - Disposal Status: Retained / Sold / Discarded / Lost2. Supports Items of All Natures You can register items according to their nature, not only physical "things" on hand but also "digital" data and "services (experiences)." 3. Detailed Data Recording A variety of input fields are provided to make it easy to look back later. - Basic Information: Item name, category, manufacturer/brand, price, reference URL - Purchase/Consideration Location: Where to buy (or where you bought it), such as online stores or physical shops - Tagging & Memos: Multiple settable tags and a free-text memo function - Self-Evaluation: A 5-star rating function to leave your satisfaction level after purchase or experience4. Powerful Search and Organization Functions - Detailed filtering by keyword search, current phase, or nature is possible. - Equipped with a "Tag Cloud Function" to visually search all registered tags. Items won't get lost.Recommended for - People who have many things they want and want to clear their heads. - People who want to reduce impulse buys and buy only what they truly need (savings/minimalist oriented). - People who want to record the purchase history and usage impressions of gadgets and clothes. - People who want to list the contract status of subscriptions and rentals. - People who want to manage the fate of things, including sales history on flea market apps, etc.Usage Scenarios (Examples) - \[Gadget\] Register a new smartphone as "Considering" and note the price and URL. After purchase, change it to "In use," and when you let it go on a flea market app a few years later, update the status to "Sold." - \[Fashion\] Register clothes found on social media. Add a "Waiting for sale" tag and purchase when the price drops. - \[Experience\] List travel destinations or restaurants you want to visit. After actually going, give it a self-evaluation (e.g., 4 stars) to record it as a memory.Smartly organize all your desires and belongings with this one app!

About

NuiDiary

Capture and organize cherished moments with your plush companions. This app lets you create photo-only or text-based diary entries, manage plushie profiles, and share memories within a private circle. Export entries as images for social media.

Highlights
  • Photo-only diary entries
  • Handwritten diary text
  • Plushie profiles
  • Timeline and calendar view
  • Full diary image export
  • Social sharing templates
  • Invite-code friends and diary sharing
Features
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The days you spend with your plushies are worth keeping. NuiDiary is a diary app made for plushie lovers, helping you turn photos, notes, calendars, and memories into a personal diary for each plushie. Some days, one photo is enough. Some days, you may want to write things down in your own words. Either way, NuiDiary helps you keep the small moments you share with your plushies. ◆ A Photo Can Be a Diary Pick a photo and save today's memory. You do not have to write a long entry every time. Even on busy days, you can still keep a small record. Add a mood, location, and tags so the memory is easier to find later. ◆ Write It Your Way Where you went, how the moment felt, the expression your plushie had in the photo. It does not need to be perfect. A few words are enough to bring the day back when you look at it later. ◆ Organize Memories by Plushie Create a profile for each plushie and keep their photos, birthday, diary entries, and stories in one place. If you take multiple plushies out together, you can include them in the same diary entry. ◆ Look Back Through Timeline, Calendar, and Memories Use the timeline for recent days, the calendar to find a specific date, and the photo grid to browse all your memories. Filter by favorites, tags, locations, and plushies so your memories feel organized, not buried in your camera roll. ◆ Turn Diaries Into Beautiful Images Export a full diary entry as one complete image with photos, text, date, and plushie details. You can also use social templates to create images for Stories, posts, and other platforms. ◆ A Small Plushie Circle Add friends with invite codes and share only the diary entries you choose. See where your friends' plushies have been, or send a small gift to interact with them. Not a noisy social network. Not a chat app. Just a quiet, warm circle for plushie friends. ◆ Main Features ・Photo-only diary entries ・Video diary entries ・Handwritten diary text ・Diary font choices ・Mood emoji, location, and tags ・Timeline, calendar, and memory photo grid ・Plushie profiles ・A little room for each plushie, where diaries become memory books and keepsakes can be collected and arranged ・Favorites, search, and filters ・Diary editing ・Full diary image export ・Social sharing templates ・Milestone memories ・Invite-code friends and diary sharing ・Small gifts for friends' plushies ・Notifications and daily diary reminders ・Start without an account ・Cloud backup with Apple / Google sign-in ・Available in English, Traditional Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish ◆ Bloom ・15 GB media backup storage ・1080p video diaries with larger media backup space ・Up to 25 photos/videos total per diary entry, including up to 3 videos ・Bloom diary fonts, including handwritten and decorative styles ・Bloom app themes, including Summer Breeze ・3 additional Bloom little-room themes: Rainy reading nook, Spring garden, and Starry bedtime ・Advanced export looks ・Up to 50 friends ・Up to 30 plushies visible to friends ・Unlimited friend-visible diary sharing ・6 tiny gifts + 60-character notes ◆ Terms Privacy Policy: https://nuidiary.com/privacy Terms of Service: https://nuidiary.com/terms

Screenshots

Wishlist4 screens
NuiDiary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NuiDiary at none against Wishlist's shown. NuiDiary also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, 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. Wishlist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and NuiDiary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Wishlist ships an update every 4 months, NuiDiary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Wishlist versus NuiDiary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWishlistNuiDiary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size63 MB92 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperTATSUO NAKANOChi-Lun Huang

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Wishlist

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$4.99
2 purchases

NuiDiary

Subscriptions2
  • Bloom monthly$4.991 Month
  • Bloom Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Wishlist free?
Wishlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NuiDiary free?
NuiDiary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Wishlist or NuiDiary have ads?
Wishlist shows ads; NuiDiary does not.
Which is updated more often, Wishlist or NuiDiary?
Wishlist ships an update every 4 months, and NuiDiary every 2 weeks. Most recently, Wishlist was updated on October 10, 2026 and NuiDiary on October 14, 2026.

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