Brownce vs Journal&Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Brownce
Discover and book beauty professionals specializing in Black and Brown skin tones and hair types. Connect with a community forum and shop for beauty products in an integrated marketplace.
- Find beauty professionals for diverse needs
- Book appointments easily
- Browse professional profiles and reviews
- Community forum for discussions
- In-app marketplace for beauty products
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Brownce is the perfect app for Black and Brown people who are tired of searching for beauty professionals who truly understand their unique beauty needs. With Brownce, you can easily find and book appointments with nearby beauty pros and vendors who specialize in working with diverse melanated skin tones and textured hair types. Our app includes a comprehensive directory of Black and Brown beauty professionals, including experts in hair, makeup, nails, and esthetics. You can browse through the profiles of these professionals, read reviews from other customers, and choose the best fit for your beauty needs. But that's not all - Brownce is also a community! With our forum, ShopTalk, you can engage with other users who “get it” and have conversations in a safe space. Share your beauty tips, ask for advice, and connect with other Black and Brown individuals who share your interests. And for those who want to purchase beauty products, our in-app store, The Marketplace, offers a convenient and hassle-free way to shop. Download Brownce now and experience a seamless and personalized beauty service!
Journal&Note
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Your smart notebook for effortless life logging! Key Features: * Cross-device Sync: Access notes anywhere * Card Interface: Quick read & edit in 1-2 taps * Social Sharing: Exchange ideas with others * Smart Collection: Save 20 favorite posts * Widget Support: Quick note creation & random photo display Create up to 10 notebooks with 20 entries each, 5 photos per entry. Cloud sync ensures minimal storage while keeping your memories organized!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Journal&Note at none against Brownce's 3. Journal&Note also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). Brownce's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price and device support 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. Brownce sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $21.99 per month. Journal&Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Brownce ships an update every 6 weeks, Journal&Note weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Brownce | Journal&Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (24 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 52 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BROWNCE L.L.C. | Chieh Jen Chuang |
In-app purchases
Brownce
- 1 MONTH2 Months trial$21.991 Month
- 6 MONTHS2 Months trial$107.996 Months
- 12 MONTHS2 Months trial$204.991 Year
Journal&Note
No in-app purchases









