# はてなブログ vs note（ノート）

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: はてなブログ at none against note（ノート）'s 13. はてなブログ also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7). note（ノート）'s advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (198 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. note（ノート） sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. はてなブログ asks for nothing beyond the download.

はてなブログ holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: note（ノート） has 198 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of はてなブログ's written reviews are positive against 47% of note（ノート）'s.

はてなブログ ships an update every 3 weeks, note（ノート） every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 29, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | はてなブログ | note（ノート） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id583299321/reviews)** | [4.7 (198 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **198** |
| Positive reviews | **53.8% of reviews** | 46.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 30 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.6 | **18.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [株式会社はてな](https://appshunter.io/developer/354976662) | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) |

## What reviewers say

### はてなブログ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id583299321)

**In-app purchases:** none


### note（ノート）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110)

A media platform for creators and their supporters. Discover new content, connect with interesting people, and share your passions. Build communities around shared interests and expand your creative network.

**Highlights:** Post your passions and thoughts, Read articles from favorite creators, Create article collections (magazines), Connect with like-minded individuals via memberships, Discover new content and creators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ポイント100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ポイント300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ポイント500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ポイント700 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ポイント1030 | $8.99 | one-time |
| ポイント2070 | $17.99 | one-time |
| ポイント3140 | $24.99 | one-time |
| ポイント5260 | $39.99 | one-time |
| ポイント10550 | $89.99 | one-time |
| ポイント21100 | $179.99 | one-time |
| ポイント31650 | $299.99 | one-time |
| ポイント52750 | $399.99 | one-time |
| ポイント105500 | $899.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is はてなブログ free?

はてなブログ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is note（ノート） free?

note（ノート） is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, はてなブログ or note（ノート）?

はてなブログ is rated higher. はてなブログ averages 5.0 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while note（ノート） averages 4.7 from 198 ratings.

### Do はてなブログ or note（ノート） have ads?

はてなブログ shows ads; note（ノート） does not.

### Which is updated more often, はてなブログ or note（ノート）?

はてなブログ ships an update every 3 weeks, and note（ノート） every 2 weeks. Most recently, はてなブログ was updated on September 29, 2026 and note（ノート） on September 29, 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.*