nikki vs Journal&Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
nikki
This app allows you to keep a private diary with rich media. You can add photos, take notes in a chat format, and use it as a planner. Security features include password and biometric locks, with customizable themes to personalize your journaling experience.
- Insert pictures into diary entries
- Chat-style memo function
- Use as a future date schedule book
- Password and biometric app lock
- Various fun stamps
- Customizable timeline themes (Pinboard, List, Calendar)
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Wanna write your secret diary...?? Here is the perfect app for you!! ◎Functions 1. Pictures can be inserted into each article. 2. There is a memo function: You can take notes in a chat format. 3. It can be used as a schedule book by writing on a future date. 4. You can lock the app with a password. It corresponds also to Face ID, Touch ID. 5. There are various fun stamps. ◎Change the timeline theme as you like (3 types) 1. Pinboard type with an emphasis on photos 2. List type with an emphasis on articles 3. Calendar type with an emphasis on practicality
Journal&Note
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Your smart notebook for effortless life logging! Key Features: * Cross-device Sync: Access notes anywhere * Card Interface: Quick read & edit in 1-2 taps * Social Sharing: Exchange ideas with others * Smart Collection: Save 20 favorite posts * Widget Support: Quick note creation & random photo display Create up to 10 notebooks with 20 entries each, 5 photos per entry. Cloud sync ensures minimal storage while keeping your memories organized!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Journal&Note at none against nikki's 2. Journal&Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months). nikki's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price 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 one-off in-app purchases. Journal&Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
nikki ships an update every 2 months, Journal&Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | nikki | Journal&Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 98.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | REVOLAB Inc. | Chieh Jen Chuang |
In-app purchases
nikki
- 添付画像を10枚にUP$2.99
- 広告非表示（広告を外す）$7.99
Journal&Note
No in-app purchases
