Comparison

TokyoArtBeat vs Punct Diary

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

Head to head
About

TokyoArtBeat

Discover art and design exhibitions across Japan with this app. Browse events, find nearby venues, and access art news. Unlock premium features like discounts, tracking, and custom lists with a subscription.

Highlights
  • Search and browse exhibitions
  • Filter events by precise criteria
  • Find nearby art spaces on interactive maps
  • Access art news and articles
  • Save on museum visits with discounts
  • Track exhibitions with bookmarks
  • Organize events in custom lists
Features
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Tokyo Art Beat app is your essential companion for exploring art and design events across Japan. With a newly unified design and enhanced features, navigating the art world is now smoother and easier. Free Features • Search and browse event listings • Refine event searches with precise filters • Get a quick overview of nearby events on the map • Access the latest news and articles for free Premium Features (First Month Free) • Enjoy discounted museum visits with MuPon • Keep track of events with bookmarks and visit history • Save your favorite articles • Share your thoughts through event ratings and comments • Organize your favorite events into lists • Plan visits easier with email alerts and sortable map pins • See how much you have saved with MuPon • Added a list feature to the map (New Feature) Seamless Integration with the Web Version • Use the same account for both the web and app • Access all features across both platforms How to Use the App • Browse exhibitions and read articles for free • Unlock additional features with a premium plan (first month free) Experience Japan's vibrant art scene with the Tokyo Art Beat app—your personal guide to the art world. For any inquiries, please contact us at the address below with your device model and iOS version: contact+itunes@tokyoartbeat.com Privacy Policy https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/privacyPolicy Terms of Use https://www.tokyoartbeat.com/termsOfUse About Tokyo Art Beat Run by Art Beat, Inc. Tokyo Art Beat (TAB) is one of Japan’s leading media platforms for art and design events. Since its founding in 2004, it has been offering extensive coverage of over 1000 museum and gallery events each month in both Japanese and English, supported by app subscriptions and advertising revenue.

About

Punct Diary

Features
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美術館や博物館で見たものを、あとから思い出せる形に残すアプリです。 館内では手早く、帰り道やおうちでじっくり。その二段構えで、訪問を「その場かぎりの体験」から「積み重なる記録」に変えます。 ■ 観覧モードで、館内では手を止めない 観覧をはじめると、写真とメモを数秒で残せるノートが開きます。作品の前で立ち止まる時間を削らずに済むよう、その場では撮るだけ・書くだけ。整理は後回しにできます。 電波の届かない館内でも記録でき、あとから自動でクラウドに預けられます。 ■ ノートに貼って、あとから整える 撮った写真、書いたメモ、音声、資料。ノートに貼り付けて、自由に並べ替えられます。 帰ってから「作品として残すもの」と「そうでないもの」を振り分ければ、必要なものだけが作品一覧に整理されていきます。カメラロールからまとめて取り込むこともできます。 ■ 作品と用語を、結びつけて覚える 作品ごとに、写真・作家名・感想を記録できます。 気になった用語は、意味や背景を書き留めて作品と紐付けられます。「この技法、前にも見た」が後から辿れるようになります。 ■ 巡った軌跡が、自分のコレクションに 訪れた記録はパスポートにスタンプとして刻まれます。年ごと・月ごとに、どこへ行ったかを見返せます。 気に入った作品は「マイミュージアム」に並べて、自分だけの展示室をつくれます。 ■ 次に行く場所を探す 地図から近くの美術館・博物館を探せます。開催中の展覧会の情報も見られます。 気になった展覧会は、ほかの人が何人記録しているかも分かります。 ■ こんな方に ・展覧会を観たけれど、内容を思い出せなくなることが多い ・図録を買っても、結局あまり見返さない ・作品の写真は撮るが、あとで整理できないまま溜まっている ・自分が何をどれだけ観てきたのか、振り返ってみたい 見て、書いて、あとから見返す。その繰り返しが、次の展覧会をもっと面白くします。

Screenshots

TokyoArtBeat4 screens
Punct Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Punct Diary at every 2 weeks against TokyoArtBeat's every 5 weeks. 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. TokyoArtBeat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Punct Diary sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TokyoArtBeat ships an update every 5 weeks, Punct Diary every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
TokyoArtBeat versus Punct Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyoArtBeatPunct Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (5 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB153 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperArt Beat, Inc.Yasushi Hino

In-app purchases

2 purchases

TokyoArtBeat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan1 Month trial$3.991 Month
  • Tokyo Art Beat1 Month trial$30.991 Year
2 purchases

Punct Diary

Subscriptions2
  • 月間プラン14 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • 年間プラン14 Days trial$19.991 Year

Questions

Is TokyoArtBeat free?
TokyoArtBeat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Punct Diary free?
Punct Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do TokyoArtBeat or Punct Diary have ads?
Both TokyoArtBeat and Punct Diary show ads.
Which is updated more often, TokyoArtBeat or Punct Diary?
TokyoArtBeat ships an update every 5 weeks, and Punct Diary every 2 weeks. Most recently, TokyoArtBeat was updated on September 22, 2026 and Punct Diary on September 9, 2026.

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