# 다음 카페 vs Kids Note

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kids Note at 74% against 다음 카페's 29%. Kids Note also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (292 vs 9). 다음 카페's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Kids Note sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. 다음 카페 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Kids Note holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kids Note has 292 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of 다음 카페's written reviews are positive against 74% of Kids Note's.

다음 카페 ships an update weekly, Kids Note every 6 days. Both last shipped on September 22, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 다음 카페 | Kids Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790/reviews) | **[4.7 (292 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-note/id527574743/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **292** |
| Positive reviews | 28.7% of reviews | **73.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 6 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 127 MB | 423 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Daum Corp.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1851376782) | [Kidsnote, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/527574746) |

## What reviewers say

### 다음 카페

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daum-cafe/id369302790)

Connect with communities and share your stories. Create posts, comment, and engage with popular content. Features include real-time updates, a robust editor, and direct messaging.

**Highlights:** Huddle-free Space Table for posts and comments, Real-time popular posts display, Brand new editor and commenting features, Official Fancafe for star support, Keyword and favorite post notifications, Bookmark posts with tags, Direct messaging with Cafe friends

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Connects fans with idols and communities
- 📱 Easy navigation between cafes
- 🎨 Clean and customizable home screen design
- 🌐 English translation beta available
- ⚡ Fast performance when working properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent app crashes and force closures
- 🔐 Persistent login and authentication issues
- 📵 SMS authentication codes not being sent
- 🌍 Poor international user support
- ⚠️ Forced Kakao account integration problems

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when attaching photos to posts
- Login page loops and authentication failures
- SMS codes not being delivered
- App freezes during account creation
- Merged Daum/Kakao accounts causing access loss

**Requested features**

- Full English language support throughout app
- Better translation for Korean content
- Bookmark/save feature improvements
- View count for personal letters/posts
- Cafe content filtering options


### Kids Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-note/id527574743)

This app facilitates seamless communication between daycare centers and parents. It allows for the digital sharing of daily reports, notices, and photos, enhancing parent engagement and freeing up teacher time. Parents can stay connected with their children's activities and manage requests easily.

**Highlights:** Smart daily reports, Digital notices and newsletters, Private 1:1 communication, Photo album sharing, Medication requests, PC and smartphone access

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| KidsnoteBook Plus | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1~3 months moments | $2.99 | one-time |
| 4~6 months moments | $5.99 | one-time |
| 7~9 months moments | $8.99 | one-time |
| KidsnoteBook Plus | $9.99 | one-time |
| 10~12 months moments | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 다음 카페 free?

다음 카페 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Kids Note free?

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

### Which has better reviews, 다음 카페 or Kids Note?

Kids Note is rated higher. 다음 카페 averages 3.0 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Kids Note averages 4.7 from 292 ratings.

### Do 다음 카페 or Kids Note have ads?

Kids Note shows ads; 다음 카페 does not.

### Which is updated more often, 다음 카페 or Kids Note?

다음 카페 ships an update weekly, and Kids Note every 6 days. Most recently, 다음 카페 was updated on September 22, 2026 and Kids Note on September 22, 2026.

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