# Fading Note vs IROGAMI

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Fading Note at none against IROGAMI's 1. Fading Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). IROGAMI's advantage is ratings volume (480 vs 4). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. IROGAMI sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fading Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

Fading Note holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: IROGAMI has 480 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Fading Note's written reviews are positive against 75% of IROGAMI's.

Fading Note ships an update weekly, IROGAMI every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Fading Note | IROGAMI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fading-note/id1473757248/reviews)** | [4.8 (480 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **480** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 86 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shibapp LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/852300851) | [Yurisys LLC.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1407542080) |

## What reviewers say

### Fading Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fading-note/id1473757248)

This note-taking application automatically deletes entries over time, prioritizing older, unedited notes. Users can star important notes to prevent deletion and customize background colors. It's ideal for temporary records and those who dislike manual cleanup.

**Highlights:** Automatic note deletion, Starred notes for preservation, Customizable background colors, Character and line count display, Configurable deletion timer

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### IROGAMI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/irogami-beautiful-sticky-note/id1478263903)

This app lets you create colorful, customizable sticky notes that can be placed on your home screen as widgets. It offers easy one-handed note-taking, a lock function for privacy, and supports long text entries.

**Highlights:** Home screen widgets, Customizable colors, One-handed note-taking, Lock function (Face ID/Touch ID), Supports long text entries, Font customization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PREMIUM | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 💗 Beautiful design
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 🎨 Customizable colors and fonts
- 🔥 Helpful for organization and reminders
- 🌟 Aesthetically pleasing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes and force quits
- 🗓️ Lack of calendar/scheduling features
- 🔍 Limited customization options
- 💰 Ads can be intrusive
- 🔒 Concerns about data/note loss

**Reported bugs**

- Notes disappearing or becoming inaccessible
- Inconsistent font rendering
- Inability to pin notes to home screen

**Requested features**

- iPad version
- More font and color options
- Ability to reorder notes
- Checklist/to-do functionality
- Reminders and calendar integration


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Fading Note free?

Fading Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is IROGAMI free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Fading Note or IROGAMI?

Fading Note is rated higher. Fading Note averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while IROGAMI averages 4.8 from 480 ratings.

### Do Fading Note or IROGAMI have ads?

IROGAMI shows ads; Fading Note does not.

### Which is updated more often, Fading Note or IROGAMI?

Fading Note ships an update weekly, and IROGAMI every 5 weeks. Most recently, Fading Note was updated on September 22, 2026 and IROGAMI on August 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*