EMMO vs My Notes
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
EMMO
This app offers a unique way to journal by allowing users to create custom expressions and record their moods. It provides a private space to document life's moments, from happy to sad, with features like iCloud backup, reminders, and personalized themes.
- Custom expression creation
- Mood tracking
- iCloud backup
- To-do list functionality
- Exportable entries
- Personalized themes and fonts
- Calendar and timeline view
- Photo wall
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Start with an emoji. Save a moment from your day. EMMO is a mood journal where you can draw your own emojis. Pick a face, write a line, or add a photo to capture something you want to remember. A happy moment, a hard afternoon, or an ordinary day: there's room for all of it. • Make your diary feel like you Choose an emoji you love or draw your own. Mix fonts, backgrounds, and stickers to make each page your own. Write a whole story or leave just a few words about how you feel. It's up to you. • Keep the pictures and the sounds Add photos, videos, and voice recordings to your entries: a favorite meal, a view from a trip, or a few words worth keeping. Browse your diary's photos, videos, and audio together to revisit those moments. • See your days come together Use the mood calendar and charts to look back on how you've been feeling. Open an entry to remember what happened that day. Little by little, your notes become a record of your life that you can return to. • Find a starting point with Pal Once you have your own Pal companion, tap it while writing for a gentle prompt, such as "Was there anything today that made you stop and look a little longer?" Start with one small moment and write as much or as little as you like. • Choose what stays just for you Set entries so only you can view them. Add an app passcode and use Face ID or Touch ID on supported devices to help protect access to your personal journal. • More ways to keep your memories Sync your diary and attachments with EMMO Cloud. You can also export the text of your entries as a PDF to save separately or print as your own paper journal. There are handy little tools, too: add to-dos to your entries and check them off, view your records in widgets, and revisit the places you've written about on a map. Pick an emoji for today. Start with one line. Pal and cloud sync require you to sign in. Some features and cloud service options require payment. See the app for details. Contact us: helloemmo@163.com Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
My Notes
This app allows for freeform handwritten note-taking and drawing on an infinite canvas. It supports file imports and graphic diary creation with image integration, serving as a digital tool for learning and organization.
- Infinite canvas for notes and drawing
- Handwritten note-taking
- Graphic diary creation with images
- File import and annotation
- Apple Pencil support
- Paperless learning tool
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「My Notes」 is a very popular handwritten note application, breaking the paperless learning. Handwritten notes, more convenient for editing notes, The design is simple and can be used for painting. It is another window for learning software and a good helper for sorting out files. You can also edit a graphic diary. Pictures can be added to each diary, not just words. Support file import annotation and other functions, making it more convenient and concise to use. Support Apple pencil, which can be integrated into your process whether you are studying or working. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/fuwu Privacy policy : https://jianxiwu.github.io/posts/jianxi/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: EMMO at 78% against My Notes's 0%. EMMO also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and ratings volume (29K vs 13). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. EMMO sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and My Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
EMMO holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: EMMO has 29K ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of EMMO's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's.
EMMO ships an update fortnightly, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | EMMO | My Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (29K ratings) — better | 4.4 (13 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 29K — better | 13 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 245 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | EMMO Corp. | 文龙 林 |
Customer experience
EMMO
My Notes
Bugs and requests
EMMO
Reported bugs
3 issues- Entries not saving properly when app is closed
- Inability to see other users' artwork
- Typing issues causing app crashes
Requested features
6 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved English translations
- Ability to edit and delete custom emojis
- Option to change location of entries
- Private/hidden journal entries
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- Messaging/sharing functionality
My Notes
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
EMMO
- Emmo Mood - Little clouds$0.99
- Emmo Mood - Bear Pudding$0.99
- Emmo Mood - Hamster Bobo$0.99
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- Emmo Mood - Rabbit Rabbit$0.99
- EMMO PRO$7.99
My Notes
- Monthly VIP3 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Quarter VIP3 Days trial$4.493 Months
- Pro Version$4.99









