# DayDot vs Ichigyo

DayDot and Ichigyo are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Both are free to download. DayDot sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Ichigyo sells 9 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

DayDot ships an update every 5 weeks, Ichigyo every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DayDot | Ichigyo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Size | 3 MB | 271 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [子皓 庞](https://appshunter.io/developer/1826468549) | [Ryo Uejima](https://appshunter.io/developer/6795849864) |

## What reviewers say

### DayDot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daydot-journal-diary-and-notes/id6791055739)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DayDot Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| DayDot Pro | $19.99 | per year |
| DayDot Pro — Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Ichigyo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ichigyo-one-line-diary/id6797876611)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lamplit Study | $3.59 | one-time |
| Seaside Window | $3.59 | one-time |
| Lakeside Cabin | $3.59 | one-time |
| New Year Room | $3.59 | one-time |
| Forest Greenhouse | $3.59 | one-time |
| Halloween Study | $3.59 | one-time |
| Christmas Night | $3.59 | one-time |
| Rainy Street Study | $3.59 | one-time |
| Unlock Journal Features | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is DayDot free?

DayDot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ichigyo free?

Ichigyo is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do DayDot or Ichigyo have ads?

Neither DayDot nor Ichigyo shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DayDot or Ichigyo?

DayDot ships an update every 5 weeks, and Ichigyo every 3 weeks. Most recently, DayDot was updated on November 5, 2026 and Ichigyo on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*