Comparison

JotItDownYo vs メタノート

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

Head to head
About

JotItDownYo

A straightforward and customizable note-taking application designed for ease of use. It offers robust organization features, extensive font and theme customization, and secure authentication options. Easily attach images, share content, and manage deleted notes with its intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nested folder creation
  • Hundreds of customizable fonts and sizes
  • Passcode, Face ID, and fingerprint authentication
  • Customizable theme colors with dark mode support
  • Attach and edit images within notes
  • Undo and trash can functionality
  • Note and folder sharing
Features
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"Jot It Down Yo!" is a simple and user-friendly notes app, tailored to provide a customized experience for each user. Developed with the goal of creating a 'notes app even my Dad can use'. * Completely Free: No ads, no in-app purchases! * Intuitive Interface: Easy to use with just 'taps' and 'long presses'. So intuitive that you won't be lost trying to find where a new note is saved. * Unlimited Folder Creation: Create additional folders within folders for hierarchical organization - perfect for those who love to keep things tidy! * Customizable Fonts: Choose from hundreds of pre-installed iOS fonts (including font styles), with font sizes ranging from 10pt to 50pt, making it easy to read even for people with presbyopia like me! * Security with Authentication: Protect your privacy with passcode, facial recognition, and fingerprint authentication (depending on the device). Of course, you can opt to use it without the cumbersome authentication. * Customizable Theme Colors: Select your unique theme using the color picker - fully supports dark mode! * Image Features: Attach images to notes, with thumbnail display, adjustable size, brightness, and contrast. Black and white or sepia filters can also be applied. * Undo Function: Equipped with an Undo feature for peace of mind in case of mistaken inputs (Note: Redo function is not included). * Trash Can Function: Deleted notes are moved to the trash, so you can restore them later if needed. * Sharing Function: Easily share the contents of notes and folders with just a tap. * Color Highlighting: Highlight notes and folders with colors, making important notes instantly recognizable. * Backup Function: Backup all notes in a file and load backup files if necessary. * Character Count and Word Count Display: Features for displaying character and word count (Note: Supports only languages where words are separated by spaces).

About

メタノート

Features
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メタノートは、メタ認知(自分の考えを一歩引いて眺める力)を育てるためのセルフリフレクション日記です。 頭の中のもやもやを、決まった枠に沿って書き出すだけ。事実と推測を分け、別の見方や次の一歩を見つける習慣をサポートします。 【記録できること】 ・今日の状況/頭に浮かんだ考え ・感情の強さ・集中度・自信・客観度(0〜10) ・思考のクセ(白黒思考、過度の一般化など10種類から選択) ・事実と推測の切り分け ・別の見方/次の行動 【振り返る】 ・履歴をキーワードで検索 ・直近7日間の推移をグラフで確認 ・よく出る思考のクセをランキング表示 【安心して使える設計】 ・記録は端末内に保存されます ・AIモードの「AIに深掘りしてもらう」機能を使う場合のみ、確認画面で送信を許可した後に、直近の記録内容を運営者のサーバー経由で外部のAIサービス(Google Gemini)へ送信します。許可しなければ端末内の処理だけで使えます ・CSVで書き出してバックアップ可能 ・アカウント登録不要 【プレミアム(任意)】 無料版では、記録は3件まで、AIによる深掘りは1日1回まで使えます。また、当社の関連アプリのご案内(自社広告)を表示します。 ・記録を件数の上限なく保存 ・AIによる深掘りの1日1回の上限がなくなります ・自社広告を非表示 ・月額または年額の自動更新サブスクリプションです。価格や無料トライアルの有無は、購入前のApp Storeの表示をご確認ください 利用規約 / Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ プライバシーポリシー: https://metanote-pwa.pages.dev/privacy/ ※本アプリはセルフリフレクション支援が目的であり、医療・診断・治療を目的としたものではありません。

Screenshots

JotItDownYo4 screens
メタノート3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JotItDownYo at none against メタノート's 2. JotItDownYo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 weeks). メタノート's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.2). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. メタノート sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. JotItDownYo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JotItDownYo ships an update daily, メタノート every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
JotItDownYo versus メタノート: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJotItDownYoメタノート
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyDaily — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.215.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB39 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasayoshi UedaBurning Tribe

In-app purchases

None

JotItDownYo

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

メタノート

Subscriptions2
  • プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • プレミアムプラン(年額)14 Days trial$29.991 Year

Questions

Is JotItDownYo free?
JotItDownYo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is メタノート free?
メタノート is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do JotItDownYo or メタノート have ads?
Neither JotItDownYo nor メタノート shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JotItDownYo or メタノート?
JotItDownYo ships an update daily, and メタノート every 2 weeks. Most recently, JotItDownYo was updated on November 4, 2026 and メタノート on October 25, 2026.

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