Comparison

Mode On vs Koura Diary

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

Head to head
About

Mode On

This app helps you mentally switch between different states, like work and personal time. It allows you to clearly separate your mind's 'on' and 'off' modes to fully enjoy each activity. Seamlessly transition between tasks and leisure to maximize your day.

Highlights
  • Mental state separation
  • Work/life balance tool
  • Focus enhancement
  • Activity-specific mind modes
  • Enjoyment maximization
Features
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When you need to concentrate on your work , you may find yourself thinking about unrelated things, or ,on the other hand, have you ever been unable to enjoy your private time because you were thinking about work? “Mode On” is an application that clearly separates the On and Off state of your mind. For example, When you leave your house, mode-ON ! When you leave there office, mode-OFF ! When you open exam question, mode-ON ! When you finish solving them, mode-OFF ! When you going on a date, mode-ON ! When you break up ,mode-OFF! When you transform, mode-ON ! When you return to your original form ! Switch your mind On and Off and enjoy your days to the fullest.

About

Koura Diary

Easily track your tortoise's daily care, including weight, shell length, temperature, and meals. Visualize growth trends with charts and a calendar, and receive care reminders. Supports multiple tortoises and offline viewing.

Highlights
  • Daily care logging
  • Growth charts and trends
  • Calendar view for condition
  • Shell photo timeline
  • Care reminders
  • Multiple tortoise support
  • Offline viewing
Features
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Koura Diary — gently record your turtle's every day, whether tortoise or aquatic. Easily enter weight, shell length, temperature, humidity, meals, and droppings by date. Entries flow automatically into charts and a calendar, so you can review growth and changes in condition at a glance. No ads. You can also log several turtles together. ▼ What you can do with Koura Diary • Easy entry — jot down each day's care on a single daily card • See growth — cute charts of weight & shell-length trends and meal distribution • Look back by calendar — check bowel-movement status at a glance • Shell photo timeline — collect shell photos and compare changes over the years • Share memories — turn photos into Polaroid-style cards for social media • Everyone's Turtles — share one photo a day on Today's Turtle and see other owners' turtles; picked photos stay on the Turtle Board • Condition guidance — hints on body build and dietary balance • Care reminders — notifications so you never forget • Multiple turtles — manage logs, photos, and favorite foods per individual • Backup — export your records and keep them on hand • Viewable offline • Japanese / English / Chinese (Simplified & Traditional) / Korean Keep your turtle's little daily changes, together with its lovely shell. Note: This app is a care-logging aid. Nutrition and health indicators are general guidance only and are not a substitute for diagnosis or advice from a veterinarian. If you notice any concerning symptoms, please consult an animal hospital.

Screenshots

Mode On3 screens
Koura Diary4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Koura Diary at none against Mode On's shown. Mode On's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Mode On sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Koura Diary sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Mode On versus Koura Diary: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMode OnKoura Diary
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 4 days
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKota SuzukiFuto Togawa

Customer experience

Mode On

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Koura Diary

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mode On

One-time1
  • premium$1.99
3 purchases

Koura Diary

One-time3
  • Support Coffee (Small)$0.99
  • Support Coffee (Medium)$1.99
  • Support Coffee (Large)$3.99

Questions

Is Mode On free?
Mode On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Koura Diary free?
Koura Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Mode On or Koura Diary have ads?
Mode On shows ads; Koura Diary does not.
Which is updated more often, Mode On or Koura Diary?
Mode On ships an update every 4 days, and Koura Diary every 4 days. Most recently, Mode On was updated on October 30, 2026 and Koura Diary on October 28, 2026.

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