# MatchaNote vs Tea Knowledge and Info

The clearest difference is update cadence: Tea Knowledge and Info at every 10 days against MatchaNote's every 4 weeks. MatchaNote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MatchaNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.49 per month and Tea Knowledge and Info sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MatchaNote ships an update every 4 weeks, Tea Knowledge and Info every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MatchaNote | Tea Knowledge and Info |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchanote/id1011070170/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Size | 23 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [bulb inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/1011070169) | [Man Hung Sun](https://appshunter.io/developer/1471605573) |

## What reviewers say

### MatchaNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchanote/id1011070170)

Easily record Japanese tea ceremony lessons and track your progress. Explore a rich encyclopedia of tea-related information, tools, and seasonal confections. Capture beautiful moments and deepen your understanding of the Way of Tea.

**Highlights:** Record tea ceremony lessons, Add custom notes, Capture aesthetic moments, Tea ceremony encyclopedia, Track learning progress, Learn about tools and confections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MatchaNote Premium | $4.49 | per month |
| MatchaNote Premium Membership - 1 month | $3.99 | one-time |
| MatchaNote Premium Membership - 1 year | $39.99 | one-time |


### Tea Knowledge and Info

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tea-knowledge-and-info/id1630711538)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| upgrade | $0.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MatchaNote free?

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

### Is Tea Knowledge and Info free?

Tea Knowledge and Info is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do MatchaNote or Tea Knowledge and Info have ads?

Neither MatchaNote nor Tea Knowledge and Info shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MatchaNote or Tea Knowledge and Info?

MatchaNote ships an update every 4 weeks, and Tea Knowledge and Info every 10 days. Most recently, MatchaNote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Tea Knowledge and Info on October 4, 2026.

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