Comparison

n+otes vs My Journal

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

Head to head
About

n+otes

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a simple interface. Secure your notes with a private lock feature. Optional subscription removes ads and supports development.

Highlights
  • Quick note-taking
  • Private note lock
  • Ad-free experience (subscription)
  • Easy to use interface
Features
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Great for those quick notes! Just tap the + button and start typing! Subscribe for the Ad-free Experience: To support further development and maintenance of the app, we have a small subscription so you can use the app without advertising: A monthly, 3-monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions will automatically renew unless canceled within 24-hours before the end of the current period. You can cancel anytime with your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered will be forfeited if you cancel a subscription. Terms: http://rieu.co.nz/terms.html Privacy Policy: http://rieu.co.nz/privacy.html

About

My Journal

This app offers a digital journaling experience with customizable notebook covers and a wide array of decorative stickers and writing papers. It provides a secure way to record your thoughts and memories with password protection and unlimited storage. The app encourages daily reflection for personal growth and well-being.

Highlights
  • Simulation notebook with various covers
  • Security password protection
  • Rich collection of stickers and writing paper
  • Unlimited storage capacity
  • Simple drag-and-drop interface
  • Habit tracking for daily reflection
Features
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What's special about her? ** Simulation notebook: a variety of covers, make a hand ledger so that you feel as if you are using a real notebook; ** Security password: set their own exclusive password, when you don't want to share who also can't see; ** Rich materials: whether stickers, writing paper, are xiaobian carefully prepared for you; ** Large capacity: Don't worry, no matter how much you write, you can always save, unlimited; ** Simple and easy to use: just click, drag, rotate to complete the production, easy to use; ** Habit: as long as you record your happiness and sorrow every day, magical things will happen; What she can bring to you · Growth memoir: every day growth has its own unique content, as long as the record, is beautification; · Share with yourself, you will find yourself so lovely; · Mysterious power: really magical oh, you can also make a wish oh, it is said that many little lovely wish has come true; · Always love: No matter in life, in study, in love, we all experience different moments. As long as we record them, You'll find that life's surprises are always there. This subscription will be automatically renewed through your iTunes account, with the renewal fee deducted from your plan within 24 hours prior to the end of the current subscription period. You can manage or cancel automatic renewal at the Account Settings office at least 24 hours before the current subscription period ends. If your trial does not end, the remaining days will automatically expire after you start your subscription. To open a subscription, you agree to the following terms: The terms of service: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/fuwu Privacy policy: https://linkq002.github.io/posts/shunchang/privacy

Screenshots

n+otes4 screens
My Journal3 screens

Verdict

The call

n+otes and My Journal both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 91% of My Journal's written reviews are positive against 64% of n+otes's. n+otes's advantage is ratings volume (45K vs 198). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. n+otes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and My Journal sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for n+otes against 4.6 for My Journal. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n+otes has 45K ratings behind it against 198, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 64% of n+otes's written reviews are positive against 91% of My Journal's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n+otes ships an update fortnightly, My Journal monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
n+otes versus My Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametern+otesMy Journal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (45K ratings) — better4.6 (198 ratings)
Positive reviews64.3% of reviews90.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings45K — better198
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterMonthly
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRIEU LimitedHangzhou Shunchang Asset Management Inc.

Customer experience

n+otes

All ratings45,283 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews434 reviews
Positive64.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative26.7%

My Journal

All ratings198 ratings
Positive89.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

Bugs and requests

n+otes

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Notes disappearing or getting lost
  • Inability to delete notes on Apple Watch
  • Scrolling issues and text freezing at the bottom
  • Inconsistent behavior after updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to sync notes across devices
  • More font and formatting options
  • Folder or category organization
  • Voice-to-text functionality
  • Ability to insert images and attachments

My Journal

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

n+otes

Subscriptions3
  • Ad-free Experience (Monthly)$0.491 Month
  • Ad-free Experience (3 Months)$0.993 Months
  • Ad-free Experience (1 Year)$3.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads$19.99
3 purchases

My Journal

Subscriptions2
  • Plus Version3 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Quarterly Plus3 Days trial$6.993 Months
One-time1
  • Pro Version$9.99

Questions

Is n+otes free?
n+otes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Journal free?
My Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, n+otes or My Journal?
n+otes is rated higher. n+otes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 45K ratings, while My Journal averages 4.6 from 198 ratings.
Do n+otes or My Journal have ads?
Both n+otes and My Journal show ads.
Which is updated more often, n+otes or My Journal?
n+otes ships an update fortnightly, and My Journal monthly. Most recently, n+otes was updated on September 28, 2026 and My Journal on September 17, 2026.

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