Metis vs DIY Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Metis
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Every journey deserves to be remembered. Some places fade after a single visit, but some moments wait quietly for you to return. Metis lets you journal and capture photos in the moment — walk back to the same place, and the story comes back naturally. Features Memory Map — Every entry is pinned to where it happened, automatically; remove or change the pin any time Daily Journal — Words and photos, with prompts for the blank-page days Tags — Organize with #hashtags and a tag cloud that links related entries On This Day — Revisit past entries and photos from the same date in years gone by Privacy Lock — Lock the app or a single entry with Face ID, fingerprint, or PIN, and blur it in your list Cloud Sync — Your journal lives in your account; switch phones without losing a memory AI Tagging & Mood (optional) — Turn on AI-suggested tags and mood for your entries; off by default, always yours to review before saving Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
DIY Note
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DIY Planner is a comprehensive app for efficiently managing all types of DIY projects including woodworking, home renovation, and crafts. ■ Key Features • Project Management: Centralized control of budget, progress, and schedules • Task Management: Break down work processes for efficient progress • Drawing Creation: Capture hand-drawn sketches and digital drawing features • Photo Documentation: Record work processes and finished products • Progress Tracking: Real-time project status monitoring • Budget Management: Cost calculation for materials and work time ■ Perfect for • DIY enthusiasts • Weekend woodworkers • Home renovation planners • Craft creators • Hobby woodworkers From project ideas to completion, DIY Planner supports your creative lifestyle.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: DIY Note at none against Metis's 1. DIY Note also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Metis's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price 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
Both are free to download. Metis sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. DIY Note asks for nothing beyond the download.
Metis ships an update fortnightly, DIY Note every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Metis | DIY Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 2.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 74 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YU-YUN XIAO | TAKUYA JIMBO |
In-app purchases
Metis
- Metis Pro$2.991 Month
DIY Note
No in-app purchases









