# PhotoNote vs Prolog Retro Notes

The clearest difference is rating: Prolog Retro Notes at 5.0 against PhotoNote's 4.4. Prolog Retro Notes also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 82%). PhotoNote's advantage is update cadence (every 11 days vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (227 vs 4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PhotoNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Prolog Retro Notes sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prolog Retro Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoNote has 227 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of PhotoNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Prolog Retro Notes's.

PhotoNote ships an update every 11 days, Prolog Retro Notes every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoNote | Prolog Retro Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (227 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469/reviews) | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolog-retro-notes-8-bit-memo/id6468677672/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **227** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 11 days** | Every 9 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 85 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kiduku Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304360951) | [yasuhiro kojima](https://appshunter.io/developer/1244729145) |

## What reviewers say

### PhotoNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469)

Create private, social media-style notes with customizable icons and titles. This app functions as a personal diary, allowing you to add images and search your entries. Your notes are stored locally and are not shared with anyone.

**Highlights:** Social media-style note creation, Private and local storage, Customizable icons and titles, Image insertion, Search functionality, Diary entries

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription (1 Monthly) | $0.99 | per month |
| Subscription (annual) | $9.99 | per year |
| Hide Ads | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🤍 Great app for visualizing character profiles
- 💫 Feels like a real Instagram experience
- 🎨 Allows for creative expression
- 🔒 No ads or distractions
- 🧑‍💻 Helpful for reality shifting scripts

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Issues with deleting accounts
- 🤔 Limited photo/video options
- 📱 Cropping issues with stories
- 🔀 Difficulty rearranging posts/accounts

**Reported bugs**

- Likes and comments not displaying properly
- Inability to select photos when posting
- Laggy performance on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Add story highlights
- Increase number of photos per post
- Implement video posting capabilities
- Add direct messaging and group chat features
- Improve comment section functionality


### Prolog Retro Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prolog-retro-notes-8-bit-memo/id6468677672)

This app offers a unique note-taking experience with a retro 8-bit aesthetic. It allows users to record memos, track editing time, and even attach photos, all within a nostalgic, game-like interface. Level up your notes and enjoy a blast from the past.

**Highlights:** Retro 8-bit graphics, Memo recording, Playtime tracking, Level-based text progress, Photo attachment, Passcode lock (premium)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium plan | $0.99 | per month |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoNote free?

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

### Is Prolog Retro Notes free?

Prolog Retro Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PhotoNote or Prolog Retro Notes?

Prolog Retro Notes is rated higher. PhotoNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 227 ratings, while Prolog Retro Notes averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.

### Do PhotoNote or Prolog Retro Notes have ads?

Both PhotoNote and Prolog Retro Notes show ads.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoNote or Prolog Retro Notes?

PhotoNote ships an update every 11 days, and Prolog Retro Notes every 9 months. Most recently, PhotoNote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Prolog Retro Notes on October 30, 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.*