# Kids Note vs myFirst Circle

The clearest difference is rating: Kids Note at 4.8 against myFirst Circle's 3.3. Kids Note also leads on review sentiment (74% vs 38%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). myFirst Circle's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Kids Note holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kids Note has 307 ratings behind it against 59, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of Kids Note's written reviews are positive against 38% of myFirst Circle's.

Kids Note ships an update weekly, myFirst Circle fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Kids Note | myFirst Circle |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (307 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/kids-note/id527574743/reviews)** | [3.3 (59 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirst-circle/id1627187211/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **307** | 59 |
| Positive reviews | **73.9% of reviews** | 38.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 425 MB | 460 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.5 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kidsnote, Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/527574746) | [myFirst Tech Asia Pte Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1135332040) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### myFirst Circle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/myfirst-circle/id1627187211)

This app facilitates calls, messaging, and social sharing for families, children, and friends. It serves as a dedicated social circle for close connections.

**Highlights:** Calls, Messaging, Social sharing, Family network, Friend connections

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Kids Note free?

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

### Is myFirst Circle free?

myFirst Circle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Kids Note or myFirst Circle?

Kids Note is rated higher. Kids Note averages 4.8 out of 5 from 307 ratings, while myFirst Circle averages 3.3 from 59 ratings.

### Do Kids Note or myFirst Circle have ads?

Kids Note shows ads; myFirst Circle does not.

### Which is updated more often, Kids Note or myFirst Circle?

Kids Note ships an update weekly, and myFirst Circle fortnightly. Most recently, Kids Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and myFirst Circle on October 25, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*