# PhotoNote vs Cosplan

The clearest difference is ads: Cosplan at none against PhotoNote's shown. Cosplan also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). PhotoNote's advantage is ratings volume (228 vs 4). On price, update cadence, 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 Cosplan sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Cosplan holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PhotoNote has 228 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 Cosplan's.

PhotoNote ships an update every 11 days, Cosplan every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PhotoNote | Cosplan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.4 (228 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/photonote-sns-like-note/id1543157469/reviews) | **[4.8 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplan/id6499503600/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **228** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 81.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 11 days | **Every 9 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 85 MB | 46 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | [Kiduku Hoshida](https://appshunter.io/developer/1304360951) | [Clement Merlet](https://appshunter.io/developer/1479177696) |

## 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


### Cosplan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cosplan/id6499503600)

Manage your cosplay projects with a comprehensive suite of tools. Organize costumes, plan photoshoots, and connect with a community of enthusiasts. Customize your profile and share your progress.

**Highlights:** Cosplay project management, Costume organization, Photoshoot planning, Community newsfeed, Profile customization, Collaboration tools

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Supporter de Cosplan | $3.99 | per month |
| Petit paquet de pièces - 100 pièces | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gros paquet de pièces | $8.99 | one-time |
| Énorme paquet de pièces | $44.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PhotoNote free?

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

### Is Cosplan free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PhotoNote or Cosplan?

Cosplan is rated higher. PhotoNote averages 4.4 out of 5 from 228 ratings, while Cosplan averages 4.8 from 4 ratings.

### Do PhotoNote or Cosplan have ads?

PhotoNote shows ads; Cosplan does not.

### Which is updated more often, PhotoNote or Cosplan?

PhotoNote ships an update every 11 days, and Cosplan every 9 days. Most recently, PhotoNote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cosplan 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.*