# mimi vs DAYOL

The clearest difference is ads: mimi at none against DAYOL's shown. mimi also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (92% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. mimi sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and DAYOL sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

mimi holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mimi has 6.5K ratings behind it against 415, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of mimi's written reviews are positive against 70% of DAYOL's.

mimi ships an update monthly, DAYOL fortnightly. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | mimi | DAYOL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-cute-notes/id1506524969/reviews)** | [4.4 (415 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayol-journal-calendar/id1571925624/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6.5K** | 415 |
| Positive reviews | **92.0% of reviews** | 69.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 246 MB | 226 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Masaki Yoshihisa](https://appshunter.io/developer/1168264894) | [SEUNGAH JO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820544330) |

## What reviewers say

### mimi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mimi-cute-notes/id1506524969)

Personalize your notes with a variety of cute themes and customizable text styles. Organize your thoughts into notebooks, create to-do lists, and format text with lists and special character recognition. Unlock premium stickers with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Cute note themes, Customizable text styling, Checkable to-do lists, Organize notes in notebooks, Special character highlighting, In-app web browser

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Premium Yearly | $25.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Cute and aesthetically pleasing design
- 💡 Highly customizable with various themes, fonts, and colors
- 🚀 Simple and easy to use
- 🔒 Ability to lock notes and the entire app
- 👍 Organized with different notebooks and folders

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Paid subscription required for some stickers and features
- 🐛 Occasional autocorrect and formatting issues
- 🔍 Lack of search functionality
- 🔍 Inability to sort or organize notes chronologically

**Reported bugs**

- Notes sometimes get moved to the top unexpectedly
- Certain font styles have compatibility issues

**Requested features**

- Add ability to import photos and images
- Implement cloud sync and backup functionality
- Allow custom themes and background creation
- Add more organizational tools like tags and filters


### DAYOL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dayol-journal-calendar/id1571925624)

Create and personalize your digital diary with a wide range of customization options. Add your own touch with custom papers, drawings, text, photos, and stickers. Plan your days, track routines, and keep your memories organized.

**Highlights:** Customizable journal papers, Drawing, text, photo, and sticker decoration, Over 2000 stickers, Monthly, weekly, and daily planner templates, Routine tracker, iCloud synchronization, PDF export

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| DAYOL VIP Membership (1Month) | $1.99 | per month |
| DAYOL VIP Membership (1year) | $7.99 | per year |
| Acorn 100 | $0.49 | one-time |
| Acorn 200+20 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Acorn 300+40 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Quilted Fabric Covers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Embossed Heart Covers | $2.99 | one-time |
| Acorn 400+80 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Clear 6-Ring Covers | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dayol VIP | $4.99 | one-time |
| Acorn 800+200 | $5.99 | one-time |
| DAYOL VIP for lifetime | $10.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mimi free?

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

### Is DAYOL free?

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

### Which has better reviews, mimi or DAYOL?

mimi is rated higher. mimi averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6.5K ratings, while DAYOL averages 4.4 from 415 ratings.

### Do mimi or DAYOL have ads?

DAYOL shows ads; mimi does not.

### Which is updated more often, mimi or DAYOL?

mimi ships an update monthly, and DAYOL fortnightly. Most recently, mimi was updated on September 22, 2026 and DAYOL on September 22, 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.*