Nikki vs My
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Nikki
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Lighter than a diary. Jot it down the moment it happens, tweet-style. Your days add up on their own—your lifelog. Nikki is a lifelog / diary app that lets you capture "right now" with the speed of social media. No need to brace yourself and write at the end of the day. Something you noticed, what you ate, where you went—just jot a quick line when it comes to mind. Because it's easy, you'll actually keep it up. ■ Great for people who - Start a diary but quit after a few days - Want to capture daily life casually, like on X / SNS - Want to log photos, places, and tags too - Want to look back and enjoy past memories - Use multiple devices (phone + PC) ■ Features (free plan) - Social-style timeline UI - Text + photo posts - Places (search via Google Places) - Tags - Calendar & "Trail" for looking back (Media / Map / Tags, plus category rankings for your favorite places) - Reply & quote to connect your own posts like a thread - Dark mode / 11 languages ■ Plus (¥680/mo or ¥5,800/yr) - Video posts (up to 5 min, 20/month) - Unlimited photos and places - Ad-free - Offline posting (auto-sync) - Data export (coming soon) ■ Notion sync (power feature) Your entries can auto-sync to Notion—tags, dates, places, and photos included. Perfect for long-term storage and organization. Built solo, updated daily. Feedback, ideas, and bug reports are all welcome. Support: nikki@fairvalue.jp Privacy Policy: https://nikki-notion.pages.dev/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://nikki-notion.pages.dev/terms.html
My
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"Lifelog" is the ultimate all-in-one journal and tracker designed to help you beautifully document, organize, and reflect on every aspect of your daily life. From meals, nutrition, and workouts to daily habits, medications, alcoholic drinks, and even media like books and movies—Lifelog brings all your fragmented logs into one elegant space. Discover patterns in your routine, improve your health, and stay mindful of your daily choices with our powerful timeline, calendar, and visual insights. ◆ Key Features ◆ 1. Beautiful Timeline & Calendar ・View your day unfold chronologically in a clean, visual timeline. ・Quickly navigate to past logs using the interactive monthly calendar. 2. Habits, Supplements & Meds ・Build routines and stick to them with simple checklist tracking. ・Monitor pill intake and custom habits to stay consistent. 3. Dietary & Nutrition Tracker ・Easily search and log meals, calories, and macro-nutrients. ・Integration with restaurant search makes eating out easy to track. 4. Workouts & Fitness ・Log exercises, duration, and burned calories. Keep yourself motivated on your fitness journey. 5. Alcohol Collection Library ・Log your drinks, alcohol volume, and build a collection of your favorite beverages. 6. Books, Movies & Media ・Search and save books, movies, and shows to compile your personal entertainment archive. 7. Deep Insights & Statistics ・Turn your entries into colorful, informative graphs. ・Identify trends in your lifestyle, diet, and habits to make healthier decisions. ◆ Premium Features ◆ Unlock the full potential of Lifelog: ・Remove all ads for a distraction-free experience. ・Unlock the complete alcohol library. ・Access advanced insights and all pro tools. Document your life, discover yourself. Start your journey with Lifelog today! (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Nikki at none against My's shown. Nikki also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Nikki sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and My sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Nikki ships an update daily, My every 5 days. Both last shipped on November 5, 2026.
| Parameter | Nikki | My |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Daily — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 46 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TARO KATSUKI | KAZUYA AKANUMA |
In-app purchases
Nikki
- Nikki Plus Monthly$4.991 Month
- Nikki Plus Yearly$44.991 Year
My
- Premium Plan$2.991 Month









