Comparison

EMMO vs My Notes

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Custom expression creation
  • Mood tracking
  • iCloud backup
  • To-do list functionality
  • Exportable entries
  • Personalized themes and fonts
  • Calendar and timeline view
  • Photo wall
Features
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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/

About

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.

Highlights
  • Infinite canvas for notes and drawing
  • Handwritten note-taking
  • Graphic diary creation with images
  • File import and annotation
  • Apple Pencil support
  • Paperless learning tool
Features
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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

Screenshots

EMMO4 screens
My Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EMMO ships an update fortnightly, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
EMMO versus My Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEMMOMy Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (29K ratings) — better4.4 (13 ratings)
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings29K — better13
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS1616.0
Further details — not scored
Size245 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEMMO Corp.文龙 林

Customer experience

EMMO

All ratings29,244 ratings
Positive97.1%
Neutral1.7%
Negative1.2%
Written reviews1,503 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral9.9%
Negative11.6%

My Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

5 purchases

EMMO

One-time5
  • 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
3 purchases

My Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly VIP3 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Quarter VIP3 Days trial$4.493 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$4.99

Questions

Is EMMO free?
EMMO is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Notes free?
My Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, EMMO or My Notes?
EMMO is rated higher. EMMO averages 4.8 out of 5 from 29K ratings, while My Notes averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.
Do EMMO or My Notes have ads?
Both EMMO and My Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, EMMO or My Notes?
EMMO ships an update fortnightly, and My Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, EMMO was updated on October 3, 2026 and My Notes on September 18, 2026.

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