# Leaf Journal vs My Notes

Leaf Journal and My Notes both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of Leaf Journal's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's. Leaf Journal also leads on ratings volume (93 vs 13). My Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Leaf Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month 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.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Leaf Journal against 4.4 for My Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Leaf Journal has 93 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of Leaf Journal's written reviews are positive against 0% of My Notes's.

Leaf Journal ships an update every 3 months, My Notes every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and June 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Leaf Journal | My Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-journal-diary/id1519034794/reviews)** | [4.4 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-draft-notes/id1624664967/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **41.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 43 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [朝霞 彭](https://appshunter.io/developer/1616283456) | [文龙 林](https://appshunter.io/developer/1622961779) |

## What reviewers say

### Leaf Journal

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/leaf-journal-diary/id1519034794)

This app allows you to securely record your life, emotions, and memories with password protection for both the app and individual journals. Customize your entries with a variety of materials and editing tools, and easily share your creations.

**Highlights:** Password protection for app and journals, Rich material library (stickers, fonts, backgrounds), Mixed editing with free typesetting, Multiple customizable electronic journals, Journal sharing as images, Creative content creation tools

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Leaf Plus | $1.49 | per month |
| Quarterly Leaf Plus | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Leaf Journal VIP | $5.99 | one-time |


### My Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-notes-draft-notes/id1624664967)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly VIP | $1.99 | per month |
| Quarter VIP | $4.49 | per 3 months |
| Pro Version | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Leaf Journal free?

Leaf Journal 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, Leaf Journal or My Notes?

Leaf Journal is rated higher. Leaf Journal averages 4.4 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while My Notes averages 4.4 from 13 ratings.

### Do Leaf Journal or My Notes have ads?

Both Leaf Journal and My Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Leaf Journal or My Notes?

Leaf Journal ships an update every 3 months, and My Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Leaf Journal was updated on October 2, 2026 and My Notes on June 4, 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.*