Comparison

nikki vs Hanka

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)
Features
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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

About

Hanka

Features
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Hanka is a daily zen quotes and reflections app designed for mindful living. Each day, a carefully selected quote from Zen, Taoist, and Buddhist traditions invites you to pause and reflect. Swipe through 50 timeless quotes, tap to explore their deeper meaning, and write personal reflections that are stored privately on your device. Features: • 50 curated quotes from Zen masters, Lao Tzu, Rumi, Thich Nhat Hanh, and more • Daily quote — a new starting quote each day, same for everyone • Double-tap to reveal the meaning behind each quote • Personal reflection journal — tap any quote to write your thoughts • Beautiful warm parchment design with Cormorant Garamond typography • Haptic feedback for a tactile, grounded experience • Completely offline — no account, no tracking, no ads • Your reflections never leave your device Hanka does not hurry. It waits to be opened.

Screenshots

nikki4 screens
Hanka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Hanka at none against nikki's shown. Hanka also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 months). nikki's advantage is iOS requirement (15.6 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. nikki sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Hanka sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

nikki ships an update every 2 months, Hanka every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
nikki versus Hanka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternikkiHanka
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews98.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperREVOLAB Inc.IPAP TECH LTD

In-app purchases

2 purchases

nikki

One-time2
  • 添付画像を10枚にUP$2.99
  • 広告非表示(広告を外す)$7.99
4 purchases

Hanka

One-time4
  • Collection I$0.99
  • Collection II$1.99
  • Collection III$2.99
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  • Full Library$4.99

Questions

Is nikki free?
nikki is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Hanka free?
Hanka is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do nikki or Hanka have ads?
nikki shows ads; Hanka does not.
Which is updated more often, nikki or Hanka?
nikki ships an update every 2 months, and Hanka every 3 days. Most recently, nikki was updated on November 1, 2026 and Hanka on November 5, 2026.

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