People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 vs Branching point
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Comprehensive profile input
- Freeform notes for any detail
- Event and anniversary tracking
- Profile picture customization
- Categorization with folders
- Passcode and biometric security
- Birthday reminders
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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.
Branching point
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This app allows you to record daily events, your responses, and the results on a single card. I believe it's important to keep a record of your decisions and their outcomes. The words you write down in this app will surely serve as some kind of guidance or help when you're unsure of a decision later on. Use it as your own "adventure log." [Features of this app] Record unlimited cards throughout the day. A single card allows you to record two parallel entry fields and two date settings. You can also mark specific cards. You can also record images of your choice in each of the two entry fields on the card. To protect the privacy of your recorded information, you can set the app to require a PIN to access. You can choose from 10 different card colors to help you categorize your content. The text search function allows you to quickly find and display matching cards. You can easily review past records from the calendar. Your recorded data can be transferred using iCloud, even if you change devices, ensuring long-term use. Recorded data can be viewed and processed as CSV data using software such as Excel. The app is designed to keep its size small even with continued use. You can also use it as a diary, idea notebook, or to record movies you've seen and your thoughts about them. There are major turning points in your life, such as choosing your preferred school or getting married, but even if you don't have any major events, you probably make many small choices every day. Even those small events may actually have a major impact on your life later on. Look back on your day and think about what happened today and the actions, choices, and decisions you made. We would also like you to keep a record of the results and lessons learned at a later date. We are sure that these records will be useful to you in the future. Each card will accumulate as experience points for you. One option is to download this app. We would be happy if you could let us know the results of your actions at a later date.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Branching point at none against People Notes 『HITOMEMO』's 2. People Notes 『HITOMEMO』's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, ads, 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
Both are free to download. People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Branching point asks for nothing beyond the download.
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 ships an update every 9 days, Branching point every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 | Branching point |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 67.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 59 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rikuto Sato | Masayuki Sato |
In-app purchases
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』
- HITOMEMO PRO [Monthly plan]$2.991 Month
- HITOMEMO PRO [Annual Plan]$34.991 Year
Branching point
No in-app purchases
Questions
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