Comparison

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 vs Rinne

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

Head to head
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

Rinne

Features
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Four rings of ancient text rotate endlessly. Watch the symbols cycle in peaceful rhythm. Experience focus through visual movement. ◎ Simple interaction Tap characters in sequence. Gentle sounds and vibration guide your practice. ◎ Automatic mode Enable auto-tap at 60-70 BPM — a restful heartbeat rhythm. Watch the rings turn as thoughts become still. ◎ Sleep preparation Set a timer for 5 or 10 minutes. Let the rhythm and movement guide you toward rest. ◎ Infinite cycle When the final character appears, the sequence begins anew. Always flowing. Features: - Multiple background themes - Tilt response with device movement - Completely free

Screenshots

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』4 screens
Rinne4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Rinne at none against People Notes 『HITOMEMO』's 2. Rinne also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Rinne asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 ships an update every 9 days, Rinne every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 versus Rinne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeople Notes 『HITOMEMO』Rinne
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size59 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRikuto SatoAoi Sugizaki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

People Notes 『HITOMEMO』

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

Rinne

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 free?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Rinne free?
Rinne is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 or Rinne have ads?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 shows ads; Rinne does not.
Which is updated more often, People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 or Rinne?
People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 ships an update every 9 days, and Rinne every 2 weeks. Most recently, People Notes 『HITOMEMO』 was updated on November 3, 2026 and Rinne on October 25, 2026.

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