Comparison

HighNotes vs DailyBean

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

Head to head
About

HighNotes

This app encourages frequent, brief journaling to build a consistent habit. Easily add photos to your entries to make them more engaging and enjoyable to revisit.

Highlights
  • Frequent, brief note-taking
  • Builds journaling habit
  • Attach photos to notes
  • Enhances memory
  • Improves emotional health
Features
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Never miss a meaningful moment! HighNotes is a journaling app designed in a way that encourages you take smaller notes more frequently so it doesn't feel much of a commitment. It makes it easier to build a regular journaling habit. Attaching photos to your notes makes them more engaging and enjoyable to read. Keeping a journal many advantages like enhancing memory muscles, boosting comprehension, improving emotional health and communication skills. There are countless benefits you can count on with HighNotes.

About

DailyBean

This app provides a simple and enjoyable way to log daily experiences and moods. Customize your journal with themes and icons, and gain insights into your patterns with analysis reports. Easily integrate health data and special moments.

Highlights
  • Record in seconds
  • Fully customizable icons and blocks
  • Decorate with themes
  • Personal analysis reports
  • Sync health data
  • Record special moments
Features
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Effortlessly remember your daily life with the ultimate no-writing journal and mood tracker. Looking for a daily journal and mood diary that's a joy, not a chore? Meet DailyBean, the easiest private diary and life log designed to help you capture your day. Transform your everyday moments into a beautiful visual journal, reflect on your mood, and keep your memories safe without the pressure of a blank page! THE SIMPLEST JOURNAL YOU'LL EVER KEEP Faster than a traditional notebook and easier than a bullet journal, DailyBean is an aesthetic journal made for everyone. Whether you need a quick brain dump or a mental health journal to manage your emotions, it fits perfectly into your routine. It acts as your safe space and private venting journal when you need it, and a wellness habit tracker when you want to focus on self-care and mood tracking. RECORD YOUR DAY IN SECONDS No blank pages, no typing required. Logging your life is as simple as a few taps: • Choose your mood bean to start your daily journal entry and log your mood. • Tap icons to record your activities, routines, meals, and more. • Add a quick photo and a short note to create a wholesome journal entry. PERSONALIZE YOUR AESTHETIC Journal DailyBean isn't just functional; it’s a beautifully cute journal you’ll love to use: • 100% Customizable: Build your own custom blocks. Add or remove category blocks to track exactly what matters to you. • Beautiful Themes: Decorate your kawaii journal with aesthetic themes newly released every month. • Watch Your Year Bloom: See your colorful year in pixels come to life on your monthly mood calendar! DISCOVER YOUR LIFE PATTERNS Use our built-in mood tracker features to uncover insights about yourself: • Smart Analytics: Understand your mental health with easy-to-read charts. See how your daily habits and activities affect your overall mood flow. • Auto-Sync Magic: Connect health data, sleep, and weather for a richer, effortless everything log. YOUR SECRET DIARY STAYS YOURS DailyBean, a completely private journal, respects your moods and values security: • Secure your safe space with a lock (PIN or Face ID). • Safely back up and restore your records so you never lose your precious memories. MAKE EVERY DAY COUNT Say goodbye to the guilt of leaving a notebook blank. Start your self-care journal journey today, understand your emotions, improve your mental health, and track your mood with ease. Download DailyBean now and start building the easiest journaling habit you’ll ever have! If you have any questions or feedback while using the app, please contact us here! Email: dailybean@bluesignum.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dailybean_official/

Screenshots

HighNotes4 screens
DailyBean4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: HighNotes at none against DailyBean's 32. HighNotes also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). DailyBean's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DailyBean sells 25 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. HighNotes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

DailyBean holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DailyBean has 71K ratings behind it against 47, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 73% of HighNotes's written reviews are positive against 86% of DailyBean's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HighNotes ships an update every 2 months, DailyBean every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
HighNotes versus DailyBean: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHighNotesDailyBean
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (47 ratings)4.8 (71K ratings) — better
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews86.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4771K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB219 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAleksandr FiodorovBlueSignum Corp.

Customer experience

HighNotes

All ratings47 ratings
Positive85.1%
Neutral6.4%
Negative8.5%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral13.6%
Negative13.6%

DailyBean

All ratings70,844 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral2.1%
Negative0.8%
Written reviews1,231 reviews
Positive86.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative7.6%

Bugs and requests

HighNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

DailyBean

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional app crashes
  • Issues with uploading photos after extended use

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to add custom categories and icons
  • Option to record multiple moods per day
  • Yearly/monthly review and analytics features
  • Data export and backup functionality
  • Text search within journal entries

In-app purchases

None

HighNotes

No in-app purchases

25 purchases

DailyBean

Subscriptions14
  • Monthly Pass$3.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$4.991 Month
  • 1-Month Pass$5.991 Month
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  • Monthly Pass2 variants$6.991 Month
  • Monthly Pass4 variants$7.991 Month
  • Annual Pass$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass7 Days trial$19.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass (Limited)$24.991 Year
  • 1-Year Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass2 variants$29.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pass2 variants$39.991 Year
  • Annual Pass7 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time11
  • KittyBean$0.99
  • Cactus Bean$0.99
  • Planet Bean$0.99
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  • Spring Picnic Set$1.99
  • Autumn Leaves Set$1.99
  • Halloween Set$1.99
  • Midnight Moon Set$1.99
  • 100 Clovers$1.99
  • 300 Clovers$4.99
  • 700 Clovers$9.99
  • Lifetime Pass$34.99

Questions

Is HighNotes free?
HighNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DailyBean free?
DailyBean is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HighNotes or DailyBean?
DailyBean is rated higher. HighNotes averages 4.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DailyBean averages 4.8 from 71K ratings.
Do HighNotes or DailyBean have ads?
DailyBean shows ads; HighNotes does not.
Which is updated more often, HighNotes or DailyBean?
HighNotes ships an update every 2 months, and DailyBean every 6 days. Most recently, HighNotes was updated on October 22, 2026 and DailyBean on October 24, 2026.

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