Comparison

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 vs MODE Notes lite

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

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About

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』

Easily record and manage important details about people, from names and preferences to special dates. Organize contacts for school, work, or social events, and never forget a birthday again. Secure your information with passcodes and biometrics.

Highlights
  • Comprehensive profile input
  • Freeform notes for any detail
  • Event and anniversary tracking
  • Profile picture customization
  • Categorization with folders
  • Passcode and biometric security
  • Birthday reminders
Features
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**********[Purpose of this application] ********** Have you ever forgotten someone's name? Names are at the core of a person's identity, and forgetting them may take a relationship away. Not only that, but the details of a person's preferences, special days, special moments shared together, and other information can make a relationship deeper and more meaningful. HITOMEMO is a tool for easily recording and managing such important information. Starting with a person's name, hobbies, professioin, and special anniversaries, all the data that enriches your relationship with that person is centrally managed. Keep track of even the smallest details that are often forgotten and make your daily relationships smoother and more pleasant. **********[Useful in a variety of situations] ********** School, work communities : Organize information about your colleagues, classmates to build better relationships. Events and social gatherings: Keep track of new relationships and enable easy follow-up in the future. Track celebrities and idols: Collect information on your favorite celebrities and make fan activities more fun. Special days for family and loved ones: Show your caring for your loved ones by remembering their birthdays and anniversaries. **********[Main functions of HITOMEMO] ********** Profile input: Comprehensive input of name, nickname, gender, birthday, hometown, address, profession, relationship, phone number, email, and various social networking accounts. Free Notes: Record any details and notes at will and keep important information close at hand. Event notes: Keep track of events and anniversaries with images and dates. Profile picture settings: Set a picture of the person in your profile to match their face and name. Folders: Organize information by category for quick access to the data you need. Security: Secure your personal information with passcodes and biometrics. Birthday reminders: Notify you in advance of your loved ones' birthdays so you don't forget to congratulate them. Data Transfer support: Easily transfer information to a new device.

About

MODE Notes lite

Features
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Lucky words, Favorite words on your home screen! 2 formats of Middle size widget. Worried net security. But need backups. So.. No cloud function. Easy backup, instead. "What MODE is this job, now?!" "What works for today?" Simple but useful note app, inspired by bulletin notes and agile development. Focus on "TODAY", easy to manage progression(MODE). Prepare for the morning session, using it like a personal task board! Main features: Widget supported( Small, Middle, Large ). Favorite words on home screen (Shows large note-title in mid-size widget - Only one "Widget - ON" note). Backup and import/restore capability(Open from File-App). Progress(MODE) Management Flexible notes list(Titles only/All texts, Filters, 4 Selectable display orders). Export functions(Individual/Multiple, Text/CSV). Lock function to prevent accidental changes(URL link active). 5-step font sizes. 22 screen-colors setting. Progress(MODE) Management ・ Handle 5 items of "Date", "MODE(means progression, 7 types)", "Categories(17 types)", "Title" and "Content" in one note. ・ By setting "MODE", capable for progress management. ・ With the "Carryover" function, you can register new duplicates after the next day. ・ One-shot MODE filter: Display only the notes of the specified MODE with one tap of the MODE icon at the bottom of the list screen. ・ Category filter: Tap the category icon at the bottom left of the list screen to display only the notes of the specified category. ・ Always displays the current day at startup, and you can return to today's display at any time. Flexible notes list ・ Tap on "Titles only / All" slide , the list switches Titles-only display and Full-text display. ・ At the same time, switches Titles-only search and Full-text search. Export functions ・ EXPORT to one simple text file from one note. ・ EXPORT to single CSV file or simple one or multiple text files from multiple notes. Disclaimer Please note that we are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using this software.

Screenshots

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』4 screens
MODE Notes lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 at Free against MODE Notes lite's $3.99. People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 also leads on update cadence (every 9 days vs every 2 months). MODE Notes lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 is free to download; MODE Notes lite costs $3.99 up front. People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MODE Notes lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 ships an update every 9 days, MODE Notes lite every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 versus MODE Notes lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeople Notes 『HITOMEMO』MODE Notes lite
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRikuto SatoImagineSpark Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』

Subscriptions2
  • HITOMEMO PRO [Monthly plan]$2.991 Month
  • HITOMEMO PRO [Annual Plan]$34.991 Year
None

MODE Notes lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 free?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MODE Notes lite free?
MODE Notes lite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 or MODE Notes lite have ads?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 shows ads; MODE Notes lite does not.
Which is updated more often, People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 or MODE Notes lite?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 ships an update every 9 days, and MODE Notes lite every 2 months. Most recently, People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 was updated on November 7, 2026 and MODE Notes lite on October 27, 2026.

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