162+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed
Every iPhone needs a few good hobonichi apps and games. We benchmark 162+ of them on App Store rating, freshness, and pricing, then surface the standouts so you don't have to scroll the App Store yourself.
| # | App | Price | Rating | Ads | In-App Purchases | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Free | 4.1★ (46) | No | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 2 |  | Free | — | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 3 |  | Free | 5.0★ (1) | No | No | May 2026 |
| 4 |  | $1.99 | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 5 |  | Free | — | No | No | May 2026 |
| 6 |  | Free | 4.9★ (130) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
| 7 |  | Free was $9.99 | 4.3★ (20) | Yes | Yes | Jul 2026 |
| 8 |  | Free | 3.8★ (493) | No | No | Jul 2026 |
This app automatically compiles your phone's data, like photos and locations, into a daily journal. You can add notes, tags, and select daily "covers" to create a personalized life book. Memories can be printed to decorate physical planners.
Experience the Earth in augmented reality with this app. View real-time weather, historical data, and diverse content like countries and dinosaurs. Requires the Hobonichi Globe accessory.
This social network connects animal lovers to share photos and vital information about pets and strays. It aims to create a community for tracking, protecting, and celebrating cats and dogs, ensuring they are never alone.
Explore Japanese culture with a calendar featuring national holidays, moon phases, and the 72 traditional seasons. Discover seasonal events with accompanying images and recipes, and read daily insights.
Access global news and information about Japan and Asia through television, radio, and online content. This international service offers live streaming, catch-up programs, and on-demand content in multiple languages, with emergency alerts available.
Learn Japanese Hiragana, Katakana, and vocabulary through interactive exercises and a spaced repetition system. This app focuses on active recall rather than multiple-choice questions to enhance memorization and retention.
Experience a unique mahjong adventure with a special collaboration event. Engage in classic and creative game modes with a diverse cast of characters, featuring a star-studded voice cast and customizable rewards. Enjoy both traditional and unique mahjong challenges.
Learn to write Japanese Hiragana characters with this beginner-friendly application. Originally designed for children, it's now available for all Japanese language learners. Practice writing and master the fundamental Japanese script.
Track and analyze your pachinko and pachislot earnings with detailed input and cloud syncing. Compare your performance with other users nationwide and utilize data to improve your win rate. Available across multiple devices.
Learn Japanese with Japanese lessons available anytime, anywhere. This application offers video lectures to facilitate your study of the Japanese language.
This app provides real-time live stream information for Hololive content creators. It allows users to select favorite channels, receive customizable notifications for stream starts, updates, and ends, and view past stream history. The schedule is displayed in local time for convenience.
This app provides comprehensive information and analysis for pachinko and slot machine games. It offers detailed data on machine performance, daily rankings, and user-generated content to help players make informed decisions and track their progress.
Observe and identify over 100 Japanese bird species in a relaxing game. Tap birds to fill your field guide with robins, flycatchers, and even alien species. Enjoy simple gameplay with no complicated actions required.
Learn Mandarin and Cantonese through a fun, quiz-like interface. This app offers over 1000 questions in Q&A or multiple-choice format, making it suitable for daily conversation, business, and exam preparation. Enjoy game-like progression with rewards.