Inkcho vs Hoshiato Map
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Inkcho
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Never forget which ink is in which pen. Inkcho is a fountain pen ink tracker built for collectors who rotate multiple pens and juggle too many bottles. Whatever the brand, see every pen's current ink at a glance. Log changes, track history, and never refill the wrong color again. γWhat you can doγ β· See what's loaded at a glance Photo cards for every inked pen and its current ink, with pens due for cleaning first. β· Log ink changes & cleaning Record the date, ink name, and notes every time you refill or flush a pen. β· Pairing notes Rate pen Γ ink Γ paper combinations with text, star ratings (1β5), and swab photos. β· Detailed ink management Record sheen, shimmer, water resistance, drying time, feathering, and bottle level (5 stages). Add custom tags for easy filtering. β· Wishlist Save pens and inks you want to buy β add them to your collection in one tap when you do. β· Statistics See your top 5 pens & inks, monthly loading chart, and brand breakdown. β· Color comparison Compare up to 8 inks side by side. Share the result as an image. β· Usage alerts Get a push notification when an ink has been loaded beyond your set number of days. β· Photo attachments Attach photos to pens, inks, and pairing notes β from camera or your photo library. Pens can have up to 4, like the cap top or the nib. β· Color management Register any color with the built-in picker. Sort inks by hue or brand, or browse them in the Swatch book view. β· Data export & import (free) Share a CSV for spreadsheet apps, export a ZIP with photos for full backup, or import from CSV / ZIP. γGreat forγ Β· Collectors who rotate multiple pens and lose track of what's loaded Β· Ink enthusiasts with more bottles than they can remember Β· Anyone who wants to capture what works for a specific pen Γ ink Γ paper combo Β· Anyone with inks from many different makers γYour data stays on your deviceγ Everything is stored locally on your iPhone / iPad. No external servers. No account required. γPricingγ Β· Free: up to 5 pens & 10 inks. Every feature beyond the entry limit is free β stats, color compare, usage alerts, sorting, export, and more Β· Pro (one-time): unlimited pens & inks, and share cards without the watermark One payment. No subscription. Yours forever. --- Kore Apps support@kore-apps.com
Hoshiato Map
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Gather your memories on one little planet. Hoshiato Map is a personal app for keeping your own photos and short videos on a 3D planet. Photos appear where they were taken, and photos without a location are placed around the planet. Spin and zoom the planet to look back on your memories. Short videos are saved as silent GIFs, and you can add stickers to your photos. Your posts are saved on your device, and when iCloud sync is on, they also sync to your own iCloud. Terms of Use https://hoshiato.net/terms.html Apple Standard EULA https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://hoshiato.net/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Inkcho at none against Hoshiato Map's shown. Inkcho also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). Hoshiato Map's advantage is update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Inkcho sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Hoshiato Map sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.69 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Inkcho ships an update every 5 days, Hoshiato Map daily. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Inkcho | Hoshiato Map |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 5 days | Daily β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 β better | 26.1 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 79 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | kazuki korenori | YUKI KUWASHIMA |
In-app purchases
Inkcho
- Inkcho Pro$5.99
Hoshiato Map
- Hoshiato Supporter Monthly$0.691 Month
- Hoshiato Supporter Annual$4.991 Year
- Map add-on bundle$3.99









