Himekuri vs Sofubi Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Himekuri
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Himekuri counts down the days to what you're looking forward to — in the cutest way possible. How many days until your fave's concert? How many days have you been together? Trips, birthdays, weddings, exams... Just add your special days, and Himekuri counts them down every single day. No account, no login — it works the moment you open it. ■ PERFECT FOR YOU IF... - You want to see the days left until a concert or fan event, every day - You and your partner count the days since you got together - You love the waiting time before trips and weddings as much as the day itself - You want to keep exam day or test day in sight - You simply want a cuter Home Screen ■ WHY HIMEKURI - Count down AND count up Count down to a big day ("12 days to go") or count up from a special date ("Day 128"). Anniversaries can repeat yearly or monthly, so birthdays and monthly milestones keep counting forever after a single setup. - The cutest widgets Put your countdown on your Home Screen and Lock Screen. Long-press the widget to choose which event to show. You'll smile every time you glance at your phone. - 12 dress-up themes Coral, Sakura, Night Sky, Matcha... Dress up your cards and widgets to match your mood or the vibe of the event. - A gentle reminder that morning Get a notification at 9 AM on the day. With Premium, you'll also get a heads-up 7 days and 1 day before, so a special day never slips by. - Confetti on the day When the day finally comes, Himekuri celebrates with you. ■ YOUR DATA Everything is stored on your device. No account is required, and nothing you enter ever leaves your phone. ■ PREMIUM (one-time purchase or weekly) - Unlimited events (free version: up to 3) - All 12 dress-up themes - Yearly & monthly repeats - Alerts 7 days and 1 day before - No ads With the one-time purchase, pay once and use it forever. ■ LINKS - Support: https://tsuzukit.com/himekuri/ - Terms of Service: https://tsuzukit.com/himekuri/terms.html - Privacy Policy: https://tsuzukit.com/himekuri/privacy.html
Sofubi Journal
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Sofubi Journal is an iPhone app for collectors who want to record their favorite sofubi with photos at the center. Photograph each piece and save its name, maker, series, category, date added to your collection, place of purchase, and notes. With an experience designed around browsing photos, you can revisit your collection and memories at any time. 【A Photo-First Collection】 ・Manage your sofubi in a photo-focused gallery ・Filter by favorites or categories ・Save multiple photos from different angles ・Tap a photo to view it at a larger size ・Reuse previously entered makers and purchase locations when adding new items 【Display Them on Shelves and Tabletops】 ・Remove photo backgrounds and display your sofubi on a digital shelf ・Add more shelves as your collection grows ・Line them up on a tabletop and adjust size and position ・Turn off the shelf lights for a night view ・Share your shelf or tabletop as an image 【Turn Your Memories into a Diary】 Record the day a sofubi joined your collection, an event you attended, a new display arrangement, or any other memorable moment with photos and text. Link related sofubi to each entry to connect your collection with its history. 【Organize It Your Way】 Add, rename, and reorder tags. Even as your collection grows, you can organize it using a system that suits you. 【Keep Your Records in Your Hands】 Export your collection, diary entries, and photos into a single backup file. Save it wherever you prefer, including iCloud Drive or On My iPhone, and restore your data from the file whenever needed. Backup and restore are available in the free version. 【Free Version】 ・Up to 30 sofubi ・Up to 30 diary entries ・One main photo per sofubi ・Tag management ・Backup and restore 【Sofubi Journal Premium】 A one-time purchase. Pay once and use it forever. ・Unlimited sofubi records ・Unlimited diary entries ・Up to nine photos per sofubi ・Monthly and yearly collection recaps The purchase confirmation screen displays the current price configured in the App Store. There are no auto-renewing subscriptions or additional monthly fees. No ads. No account required. Your photos and records are stored on your device and are not sent to the developer's servers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Sofubi Journal at none against Himekuri's shown. Sofubi Journal also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 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
Both are free to download. Himekuri sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days and Sofubi Journal sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Himekuri ships an update every 2 months, Sofubi Journal every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Himekuri | Sofubi Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Ryo Tsudukihashi | tsubasa matsumoto |
In-app purchases
Himekuri
- Premium (Weekly)$0.997 Days
- Premium (Lifetime)$19.99
Sofubi Journal
- Sofubi Journal Premium$3.99









