Comparison

TokyoDanceAR vs BLACK NOTE Pad

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

Head to head
About

TokyoDanceAR

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TOKYO DANCE AR in Koenji is an AR app for smartphones that lets you enjoy unique dances as you visit various places in Koenji such as Izakayas, cafes, bookstores and shrines! Download the app and scan the markers placed at each location, and you can enjoy the AR dance performances overlaid on the real world. Enjoy exploring the city of Koenji filled with the AR dance! AR Dancers: Aokid, Emiko Agatsuma, Yoko Omori, Ikumi Kurosu, Erina Nagayo, Katsuki Kakinohana

About

BLACK NOTE Pad

This app provides a comfortable writing experience in dark environments. It features a true dark interface, instant blackout capabilities, and a red mode to protect night vision. Ideal for nighttime note-taking without disturbing others or straining your eyes.

Highlights
  • True dark interface for OLED screens
  • Instant blackout screen functionality
  • Red mode for night vision preservation
  • Customizable text brightness
  • Automatic time-stamping for notes
  • Quick keyboard hiding
Features
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BLACK NOTE is the ultimate text editor meticulously designed for writing in completely dark environments. Whether you are stargazing, in a dark theater, journaling in bed without waking your partner, or simply want to protect your eyes at night, BLACK NOTE ensures that taking notes will never blind you or ruin your night vision. Key Features: • True Dark Interface: An absolute black background that utilizes OLED screens perfectly to minimize light emission. • Instant Blackout: Double-tap the top of the screen to instantly turn the screen pitch black. Tap once to bring it back and resume typing. • Red Mode (Night Vision Protect): Switch the text to red to preserve your dark adaptation and night vision—ideal for astronomy and stealthy use. • Customizable Brightness: Granular control over the text brightness independent of your device's global brightness setting. • Time-Stamped Notes: Pressing 'Enter' at the end of a line automatically inserts the current time, perfect for logbooks and observation records. • Quick Stealth: Tap the top or swipe down to instantly hide your keyboard. • Maximum Darkness Guide: Includes built-in tips and shortcuts for utilizing iOS "Reduce White Point" to make your entire device, including the keyboard, as dark as physically possible. Don't let bright screens interrupt your focus in the dark. Experience the most comfortable night-time writing with BLACK NOTE.

Screenshots

TokyoDanceAR4 screens
BLACK NOTE Pad4 screens

Verdict

The call

TokyoDanceAR and BLACK NOTE Pad are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TokyoDanceAR ships an update every 3 days, BLACK NOTE Pad every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
TokyoDanceAR versus BLACK NOTE Pad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTokyoDanceARBLACK NOTE Pad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 4 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS16.416.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size345 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLAND FES, N.P.O.SUGAR SOUND, K.K.

In-app purchases

None

TokyoDanceAR

No in-app purchases

None

BLACK NOTE Pad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TokyoDanceAR free?
TokyoDanceAR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BLACK NOTE Pad free?
BLACK NOTE Pad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TokyoDanceAR or BLACK NOTE Pad have ads?
Neither TokyoDanceAR nor BLACK NOTE Pad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TokyoDanceAR or BLACK NOTE Pad?
TokyoDanceAR ships an update every 3 days, and BLACK NOTE Pad every 4 days. Most recently, TokyoDanceAR was updated on October 25, 2026 and BLACK NOTE Pad on October 31, 2026.

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