Grandpa Notes vs PlushPal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grandpa Notes
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Grandpa Notes is a simple note-taking app. It is free and open source, with no advertisements, in-app purchases or tracking. Your notes are stored as plain text in a straightforward folder structure. You can create notebooks locally or in iCloud. There is also an optional encryption layer that is compatible with Cryptomator.
PlushPal
Transform a child's favorite plush toy into a magical, interactive companion. Users can upload a photo, choose a name and voice, and the app brings the toy to life with stories, advice, and reminders. It aims to provide comfort, joy, and support for children's play and routines.
- Photo upload of plush toys
- Customizable names and voices
- Engaging stories
- Playful advice
- Gentle reminders
- Parental customization options
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Give your child a magical companion they can talk to anytime with PlushPal. Snap a picture of their favorite plush toy, pick a name and voice, and watch it come to life with engaging stories, playful advice, and gentle reminders—even ones you can customize as a parent. PlushPal turns their plushie into a supportive friend for play, learning, and routines. Perfect for bringing joy, comfort, and a bit of magic into their day!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: PlushPal at every 2 months against Grandpa Notes's every 20 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grandpa Notes ships an update every 20 months, PlushPal every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grandpa Notes | PlushPal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.7 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriès | CTM Ventures Inc |
In-app purchases
Grandpa Notes
No in-app purchases
PlushPal
No in-app purchases
