Sofubi Journal Turns Toy Collecting Into A Pocket-Sized Archive!

Your Sofubi Shelf Just Went Digital! For all the sofubi collectors out there who have ever tried to remember when they picked up a figure, where it came from, what they paid, or which shelf it used to live on... Sofubi Journal might be worth checking out. Created by Tsubasa, an independent iOS developer based in Japan, this new iPhone app was designed specifically for organizing, documenting, and visually enjoying sofubi collections.

At its core, Sofubi Journal is built around photos. Collectors can register each sofubi with images, add the figure name, maker, series, category, date added, purchase location, purchase price, and personal notes. Instead of feeling like a spreadsheet, the app leans into the visual side of collecting, letting users browse their collection through clean photo-focused screens and organized categories. The App Store listing describes the app as a photo-first collection and diary tool where collectors can save names, makers, series, categories, purchase details, and notes alongside their toy photos.

One of the more fun features is the digital shelf, where users can place background-free images of their figures onto a virtual display shelf. It is a simple but very collector-brained idea... because half the fun of sofubi is not just owning the figure, it is seeing how it lives with the rest of the collection.

There is also a diary feature for tracking memories around the hobby. That could mean recording when a new figure arrived, documenting a convention pickup, noting a shelf rearrangement, or keeping little stories attached to specific pieces. The app also supports tags, favorites, summaries, backup and restore, and collection recaps, giving collectors a more personal way to archive the pieces they love. The free version currently supports up to 30 sofubi, 30 diary entries, one main photo per sofubi, tag management, and backup/restore, while the Premium unlock adds unlimited sofubi records, unlimited diary entries, up to nine photos per sofubi, and monthly/yearly recaps.

Another plus... the App Store listing notes that there are no ads, no account required, and that photos and records are stored on the user’s device rather than being sent to the developer’s servers. Apple’s listing also shows the developer does not collect data from the app.

For collectors with growing shelves, overflowing photo folders, or just a need to keep better track of the toy madness, Sofubi Journal feels like a smart little tool made with the hobby in mind. It is available now on the App Store, and you can learn more through the official Sofubi Journal website/press kit from Tsubasa Studio.