HiDay vs CollaboSpace
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
HiDay
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HiDay opens each day with a fresh greeting and keeps your voice or text entries together with the weather of the moment β privately, with no developer servers anywhere in the loop. β· A different greeting, every day Β· Weather is captured with each entry (powered by Apple WeatherKit on iPhone, iPad, and Mac for accurate local data) Β· Add your own background photos β applied instantly. Tap a thumbnail to switch, long-press to delete Β· Soft card tone keeps your text readable even over rich photo backgrounds β· Security is the default Every entry lives only in an encrypted on-device database (SQLCipher Β· AES-256). No developer server exists; no accounts, no logins, no telemetry, no ad SDKs. β· Sync only through your own iCloud (optional) Sync between iOS, iPadOS and macOS via your own iCloud Private Database. With one option on, the body itself is encrypted again before it leaves the device β only ciphertext reaches the cloud. β· App lock Lock the app behind Face ID, Touch ID, fingerprint, or your device PIN. The app re-authenticates every time it comes back from background. β· Photo backgrounds + glass UI 7 bundled landscape photos rotate each launch. You can add your own. A frosted glass card floats over the photo for a hand-set, paper-like feel. β· Pro (1-month free trial) Bring your own Gemini key (BYOK) and unlock Old Friend mode (a one-line check-in informed by your past entries), AI insights, AI voice, and random recall stories. The first month is free for everyone; after that it is $4.99 / year. β· Your data is yours Delete the app and everything goes with it β entries, metadata, BYOK keys. Manual JSON export / import is built in so you can leave with your own data at any time. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
CollaboSpace
Design your dream interior with a 3D simulation tool. Virtually arrange furniture, shop for stylish pieces, and get inspired by a community of design enthusiasts and professionals.
- 3D space simulation with furniture placement
- Shop for domestic and international furniture
- Interior design community and inspiration
- Expert portfolios and remodeling insights
- Virtual room tours and styling references
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Get inspired by other peopleβs spaces, then create the space youβve been imagining. β Spaces from around the world, on a map Explore homes and places people have shared on the map. Open a home, look through its rooms, and save spaces that inspire you for your next project. β Your taste, collected over timeγ Tape the things you like. CollaboSpace turns what catches your eye into a taste report, showing the colors, keywords, and objects you keep coming back to. The more you collect, the clearer your taste becomes β and the easier it is to create a space that feels right for you. β Build your space in 3D Draw your floor plan, place furniture, and see if the size and mood work before moving anything. Switch between 2D and 3D, or walk through your space in first person. Free to use: 5 pieces of furniture. A one-time unlock removes the furniture limit for good β on web and in the app, with the same account. You can create 1 space for now; additional spaces are not included in that purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CollaboSpace at none against HiDay's 1. CollaboSpace also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 weeks). HiDay's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. HiDay sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per year. CollaboSpace asks for nothing beyond the download.
HiDay ships an update every 3 weeks, CollaboSpace every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HiDay | CollaboSpace |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | β | 55.6% of reviews |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 days β better |
| Ads | No β better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | β | Ad-supported |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | song ho seong | CollaboSpace Curation |
In-app purchases
HiDay
- HiDay Pro β Yearly$4.991 Year
CollaboSpace
No in-app purchases









