# Meeting Notes & Work Planner vs My Journal

The clearest difference is monetization model: My Journal at free with in-app purchases against Meeting Notes & Work Planner's subscription. My Journal also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (91% vs 71%). Meeting Notes & Work Planner's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (1.9K vs 230). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Meeting Notes & Work Planner sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per 7 days and My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

My Journal holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Meeting Notes & Work Planner has 1.9K ratings behind it against 230, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Meeting Notes & Work Planner's written reviews are positive against 91% of My Journal's.

Meeting Notes & Work Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, My Journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Meeting Notes & Work Planner | My Journal |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.1 (1.9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeting-notes-and-work-planner/id1476107990/reviews) | **[4.6 (230 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.9K** | 230 |
| Positive reviews | 71.5% of reviews | **90.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 68 MB | 42 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Giant Brains](https://appshunter.io/developer/1475947964) | [Hangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1232519088) |

## What reviewers say

### Meeting Notes & Work Planner

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/meeting-notes-and-work-planner/id1476107990)

Capture your thoughts and ideas with a versatile note-taking app. Easily create handwritten notes, add images, and convert speech to text. Organize your content with folders and sync across devices.

**Highlights:** Handwritten note creation, Image integration, Speech-to-text conversion, Drawing and doodling tools, Folder organization, Cloud synchronization

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Weekly Subscription | $1.99 | per 7 days |
| New Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Monthly Subscription | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $29.99 | per year |
| Yearly Subscription | $49.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use
- 🚀 Simple and straightforward
- 💡 Helpful for organizing notes
- 👍 Good for handwritten notes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🔒 Concerns about security and privacy
- 👎 Confusing interface and navigation
- 🤖 Annoying pop-ups asking for reviews

**Reported bugs**

- Notes getting deleted unexpectedly
- Inability to edit or move images
- Syncing issues across devices
- Freezing and performance problems

**Requested features**

- Add more customization options
- Improve stability and reliability
- Provide better support and documentation
- Allow more flexibility in note-taking


### My Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-journal-cute-notes/id1597252938)

This app offers a digital journaling experience with customizable notebook covers and a wide array of decorative stickers and writing papers. It provides a secure way to record your thoughts and memories with password protection and unlimited storage. The app encourages daily reflection for personal growth and well-being.

**Highlights:** Simulation notebook with various covers, Security password protection, Rich collection of stickers and writing paper, Unlimited storage capacity, Simple drag-and-drop interface, Habit tracking for daily reflection

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Plus Version | $2.99 | per month |
| Quarterly Plus | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Meeting Notes & Work Planner free?

Meeting Notes & Work Planner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is My Journal free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Meeting Notes & Work Planner or My Journal?

My Journal is rated higher. Meeting Notes & Work Planner averages 4.1 out of 5 from 1.9K ratings, while My Journal averages 4.6 from 230 ratings.

### Do Meeting Notes & Work Planner or My Journal have ads?

My Journal shows ads; Meeting Notes & Work Planner does not.

### Which is updated more often, Meeting Notes & Work Planner or My Journal?

Meeting Notes & Work Planner ships an update every 3 weeks, and My Journal monthly. Most recently, Meeting Notes & Work Planner was updated on November 6, 2026 and My Journal on November 7, 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.*