Comparison

mizutama notepad vs PottLoood

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

Head to head
About

mizutama notepad

This is a memo pad app that allows users to register illustrations for each memo, categorize them, and set character limits. It offers text-to-speech functionality, customizable fonts and backgrounds, and iCloud backup. The app is designed for users who want to organize their notes with visual flair.

Highlights
  • Illustration registration per memo
  • Categorization with character limits
  • Text-to-speech with adjustable speed
  • Customizable fonts and backgrounds
  • iCloud data backup
  • Swipe to switch categories
  • Symbol input assistance
Features
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I've just completed a notepad where you can enjoy illustrations by the very popular illustrator, mizutama! It's a simple memo pad where you can register an illustration for each memo and easily categorize them. The maximum number of characters can be set for each category, so you can see the difference in the number of characters you can enter. You can read the text out loud by pressing and holding the data displayed in the list, or by double tapping the specified position on the input screen. If you read out the text on the input screen, you can check the position where the text is being read out. Functions Swipe to switch categories. You can set the maximum number of characters for each category. Character count difference display. The total number of characters is displayed for each category. The memo is read out loud by pushing and holding the list. Support for horizontal display. Wallpaper display, illustration can be set for each memo. The deletion of the memo at once, and the movement of the category are possible. The size, color, and style of the font of the input screen can be changed. With the assistance of the symbol input. The background color of the input screen can be changed. The browser can be opened immediately from the input screen. You can open the browser right from the input screen, or close the keyboard after entering a link. Peek and Pop support (3DTouch compatible devices only) Memo character count, copy, and share functions. Data backup with iCloud. Adjustable speed of text-to-speech. Looped playback of text-to-speech. Text search in memo. The title of the memo is possible. Automatic saving of memo. It is recommended for those who want to categorize their memos. Please use it. Also, if you have any requests or problems, please let us know from the review or settings screen. We will consider and respond at any time. We look forward to working with you. Restore when changing phones When you change your phone model, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone or iPad with the same AppleID as when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommended" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID" -> Select from "Manage" in the subscription. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal. About auto-renewal billing The free trial is valid only for the first time. If you do not cancel more than 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period, you will be billed automatically after the 2-week free trial ends. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the subscription period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. Notes If you have been billed in the app, you cannot cancel by any method other than the above. Cancellation for the current month will not be accepted. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://nilcraft.jp/terms?lang=en

About

PottLoood

This app offers a digital notebook experience with extensive drawing tools, including pens, markers, and erasers with customizable colors and thickness. It allows users to add images, convert handwriting to text, and choose from various paper types. Notes can be shared and backed up.

Highlights
  • Pen, marker, and eraser tools
  • 190 color options and 100 thickness levels
  • Image insertion into notes
  • Handwritten text to text conversion (paid)
  • Multiple paper types and colors
  • Cloud sync and backup (paid)
  • Note sharing functionality
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PottLoood is a simple handwriting notebook application. The easy-to-understand design allows intuitive operation. Anyone can use it easily! ◆Drawing tools ・Pen, marker, eraser You can choose from 190 colors and 100 levels of thickness! Frequently used colors can be registered as favorite colors. Straight line mode is also available. ・Image You can add images from your device to the note! ・Text recognition and text (paid feature) You can convert handwritten text into text! Keyboard text input is also available! ・Paper types and colors The following 10 types of paper are available! - Blank - Ruled (thin/thick) - Cornell Note - Graph (small/big) - Kanji Practice - 4 Line Ruled - 10/12 Staves You can also choose from white or black paper! ◆Other features ・Share You can share your notebooks with other users! ・Backup (paid feature) - Sync with iCloud. - Data can be backed up to Google Drive. ◆We recommend using it this way ・You can use PottLoood for all your class notes. You don't have to carry your notebooks with you anymore. ・Organize ideas for work. It is perfect for those times when you just want to write down whatever comes to your mind. ・For a diary or hobby notebook. You can also quickly paste your favorite photos. ・You can practice your beautiful handwriting in the Kanji Practice Book, which is easy to keep up because you can do it anywhere! ◆Help and Inquiries Please refer to the "FAQ" in the app if you have any problems such as "I don't know how to use this app" or "There might be a bug." If the problem persists, please contact us using the "Contact Us" link in the app. If you have any questions that require a reply, please use Contact Us instead of Review. ◇ PottLoood Home Page ◇ https://pottloood.com/ ◇ Development company's homepage ◇ https://www.aevic.co.jp/

Screenshots

mizutama notepad1 screens
PottLoood4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PottLoood at 36% against mizutama notepad's 0%. PottLoood also leads on ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 4 months). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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. mizutama notepad sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and PottLoood sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mizutama notepad ships an update every 4 months, PottLoood every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and June 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
mizutama notepad versus PottLoood: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametermizutama notepadPottLoood
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews36.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size207 MB79 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNilCraft Inc.AEVIC CO., LTD.

Customer experience

mizutama notepad

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

PottLoood

Written reviews11 reviews
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

mizutama notepad

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Features14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Features14 Days trial$49.991 Year
5 purchases

PottLoood

One-time5
  • OCR / Text2 variants$1.99
  • Backup$1.99
  • Release Celebration Pack$1.99
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  • Unlimited Notes$1.99
  • Complete Pack$4.99

Questions

Is mizutama notepad free?
mizutama notepad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PottLoood free?
PottLoood is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do mizutama notepad or PottLoood have ads?
mizutama notepad shows ads; PottLoood does not.
Which is updated more often, mizutama notepad or PottLoood?
mizutama notepad ships an update every 4 months, and PottLoood every 8 days. Most recently, mizutama notepad was updated on September 8, 2026 and PottLoood on June 9, 2026.

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