Comparison

PuchCalc vs DayNote

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

Head to head
About

PuchCalc

Features
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<Fashionable function> You can choose the design from 13 themes. You can also change the shape and font of the buttons, expanding the range of designs. <Convenient for shopping> Just add them in the order of purchase, and the total amount will be displayed in the history. ・In parentheses are tax-included ・When automatic recalculation is on, the calculation history can be recalculated.  Even if you add it by mistake, it will be automatically recalculated by deleting the wrong line. ・Consumption tax calculation is also displayed automatically. <Calculation history function> The calculation remains as a history and can be reconfirmed after the calculation. The calculation history can be shared externally, and can be sent to e-mail, Twitter, etc. Features) ・Fashionable function:You can choose the overall design, button shape and font. ・Calculation history function:The calculation remains as a calculation history. ・Calculation history sharing function:The calculation history can be sent to an external compatible app. ・Compatible with iPad ・Language support:It is displayed in the supported languages according to the set languages of Japanese, English, and iOS. *Advertisement will be displayed. *Advertisement non-display PuchCalc Pro is also available, please use it.

About

DayNote

This app provides a private and secure way to journal your life's moments. It offers rich text formatting, multimedia support, and a calendar view for easy organization. Track your writing habits with detailed statistics and sync across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Rich text journaling
  • Multimedia support (photos, videos)
  • Calendar view for entries
  • Writing statistics and charts
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Tag-based organization
Features
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DayNote is an elegant journaling application that helps you record life's moments, capture inspiration, and cherish beautiful memories. DayNote is ad-free, account-free and server-free. Your data stays on your device and syncs across your devices via Apple iCloud. We cannot access or view your information. Core Features: Journal Management Create and edit journal entries with rich text formatting, add tags for categorization, drag-and-drop sorting, and easily organize your thoughts. Media Support Insert photos, videos, and other multimedia content to record more vivid life moments, with support for image recognition and voice input. Calendar View An intuitive calendar interface to view and manage journals by date, easily review past entries, and support quick navigation. Data Statistics Detailed writing data analysis with visual charts showing writing frequency and word count statistics, supporting daily/weekly/monthly/yearly views to track your writing habits. Smart Features CloudKit synchronization ensures real-time data sync across multiple devices, never losing your precious memories. Suitable For: Students: Record study notes and cherish campus life Professionals: Document work reflections and organize thought processes Creators: Capture inspiration and accumulate creative materials Anyone who loves life and enjoys recording moments Start your journaling journey and let every precious moment be properly cherished. Auto-Renewal Membership Service Description [Subscription Period] - Annual Subscription (1 year) - Monthly Subscription (1 month) [Subscription Price] - Annual Membership auto-renewal price: $9.9 per year - Monthly Membership auto-renewal price: $0.9 per month [Payment] Upon confirmation of purchase, payment will be deducted from your iTunes account. [Auto-Renewal] The renewal fee will be deducted from your iTunes account 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. Upon successful payment, the subscription period will extend by one cycle. [Cancel Auto-Renewal] To cancel your subscription, manually open "Settings" on your iOS device -> tap your "Apple ID", select "View Apple ID", enter the Account Settings page, tap "Subscriptions", then cancel the subscription. If you do not turn off the subscription at least 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, it will automatically renew. 【Subscription Terms 】 https://docs.qq.com/doc/DVWZwYmpvWWhoWHJw

Screenshots

PuchCalc4 screens
DayNote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PuchCalc at none against DayNote's 2. PuchCalc also leads on iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.2). DayNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. DayNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. PuchCalc asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PuchCalc ships an update monthly, DayNote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 4 level
PuchCalc versus DayNote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPuchCalcDayNote
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJutaro Kimuraxiaorichang Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

PuchCalc

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

DayNote

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year

Questions

Is PuchCalc free?
PuchCalc is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DayNote free?
DayNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PuchCalc or DayNote have ads?
PuchCalc shows ads; DayNote does not.
Which is updated more often, PuchCalc or DayNote?
PuchCalc ships an update monthly, and DayNote weekly. Most recently, PuchCalc was updated on October 2, 2026 and DayNote on October 8, 2026.

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