# Kotodama Diary vs Tori Note

The clearest difference is rating: Kotodama Diary at 4.9 against Tori Note's 4.6. Kotodama Diary also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (3.1K vs 139). Tori Note's advantage is chart position (#158 vs unranked) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kotodama Diary sells 46 one-off in-app purchases and Tori Note sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Kotodama Diary holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kotodama Diary has 3.1K ratings behind it against 139, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Kotodama Diary's written reviews are positive against 72% of Tori Note's.

Kotodama Diary ships an update every 9 days, Tori Note monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kotodama Diary | Tori Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.9 (3.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotodama-diary/id1457331979/reviews)** | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tori-note/id1553843972/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3.1K** | 139 |
| Positive reviews | **88.1% of reviews** | 72.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 9 days** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#158** |
| Size | 626 MB | 520 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Polaris-x](https://appshunter.io/developer/1033798198) | [Hit-Point Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/495637387) |

## What reviewers say

### Kotodama Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kotodama-diary/id1457331979)

Nurture unique virtual pets whose evolution is determined by the words you choose. Decorate their rooms, dress them in accessories, and discover over 100 bizarre species. A relaxing game for those who enjoy collecting and quirky characters.

**Highlights:** Word-based pet evolution, Collect over 100 species, Room decoration, Accessory customization, Gacha system for items, Relaxing gameplay

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

**In-app purchases (46)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gem Cluster | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mega Value Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Summer Fashion Discount Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Event Ltd Mega Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Bronze Chinese New Year Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dreamland Drowsy Set | $1.99 | one-time |
| Hole in the Wall Pack - Tall | $1.99 | one-time |
| Natural Black Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Powerful Power-Stone Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Patissiere Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Red Camelia Kotoshrine Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ice Village Fishing Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Dress-up Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Twilit Alley dress-up Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Cupcake Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Natural Garden Fashion Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Gem Baggie | $2.99 | one-time |
| VALUE 30-day Daily Gem Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Pure White Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Deco Sticker Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gal's Sunday Outfit Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Summer Festival Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Cyber Tech Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Noommy's Investigation Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Bakery Preparation Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| KotodamanniversaryPack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Pupcasso's Breezy Atelier | $5.99 | one-time |
| Overworked Programmer Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Kotodama School Years Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Loapher's BIG COMFY pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Snowy Camelia Kotoshrine Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Gem Bag | $5.99 | one-time |
| Dougho Box | $5.99 | one-time |
| Ad-free Box | $5.99 | one-time |
| Event Limited Mega Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Twilit Alley good-looking Pack | $5.99 | one-time |
| Friends of the Third Kind Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Luxurious Vampire Manor Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| Kototreasure Balloon Pack | $6.99 | one-time |
| 【33%OFF!】Gem Big Bag | $9.99 | one-time |
| Gem Big Bag | $14.99 | one-time |
| Partylads Box | $14.99 | one-time |
| Valentine Sweet Heart Pack | $17.99 | one-time |
| Gem Chest | $29.99 | one-time |
| Crystal Dougho Pack | $34.99 | one-time |
| Gem Mountain | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable characters
- 👍 Relaxing and engaging gameplay
- 🤩 Unique and creative concept
- 🙌 Positive and kind community
- 🎨 Customizable rooms and accessories

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🤖 Frequent and intrusive ads
- 🐢 Slow progression and heart regeneration
- 🤔 Limited interaction with Kotodummies
- 💰 In-app purchases feel necessary

**Reported bugs**

- Game crashes or freezes
- Ads not loading or getting stuck
- Restoration of in-app purchases not working

**Requested features**

- Ability to chat or interact with Kotodummies
- More furniture and room customization options
- Easier way to obtain new Kotodummies
- Ability to save and restore progress across devices
- Mini-games or additional activities


### Tori Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tori-note/id1553843972)

**Currently charting:** #158 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app lets you create music with unique bird characters. Attract different birds to your square, provide them with food and instruments, and conduct them to play along with the music. Share your concerts and invite others to join in the musical fun.

**Highlights:** Attract unique musician birds, Conduct bird ensembles, Share concerts on SNS, Participate in shared concerts, Decorate invitations, Collect food and goodies

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 30 Rainbow feather | $0.99 | one-time |
| 70 Rainbow feather | $1.99 | one-time |
| 180 Rainbow feather | $3.99 | one-time |
| 400 Rainbow feather | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💕 Cute and adorable birds
- 🎶 Enjoyable musical elements
- 🕰️ Relaxing and calming gameplay
- 👍 Optional ads for rewards
- 🎨 Lovely art and animations

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive in-game items
- 🕰️ Slow accumulation of resources
- 🐦 Limited variety of birds
- 🔇 Music/sound issues for some users
- 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches

**Reported bugs**

- Character menu not working
- Album/photo data loss after updates
- Ads causing issues or freezes
- Sound not working in some cases

**Requested features**

- More bird species and characters
- Expanded yard/environment
- Ability to reset bird names
- Cloud backup/sync for progress
- More interactive elements


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kotodama Diary free?

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

### Is Tori Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Kotodama Diary or Tori Note?

Kotodama Diary is rated higher. Kotodama Diary averages 4.9 out of 5 from 3.1K ratings, while Tori Note averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.

### Do Kotodama Diary or Tori Note have ads?

Both Kotodama Diary and Tori Note show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Kotodama Diary or Tori Note?

Kotodama Diary ships an update every 9 days, and Tori Note monthly. Most recently, Kotodama Diary was updated on October 24, 2026 and Tori Note on October 24, 2026.

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