Comparison

PalTree vs My Collection Book

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

Head to head
About

PalTree

This app allows users to create and manage detailed profiles for individuals, complete with notes and characteristic cards. It draws inspiration from dating app interfaces to make personal record-keeping engaging and visually appealing. Features include passcode locking and customizable profile fields.

Highlights
  • Individual profile management
  • Conversation-style notes
  • Card-based feature management
  • Passcode lock
  • Customizable profile fields
Features
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----- 皆さんは、マッチングアプリを使ったことがありますか? マッチングアプリでは、より人が魅力的に見えるように様々な工夫がされています。 そのマッチングアプリの見た目で人を記録できたら、魅力あふれるプロフィール帳になるのではないかと思いこのアプリを作りました。 アプリでは、人のプロフィールはもちろん、会話形式のメモやカード機能が使えます。 マッチングアプリでよく見かける機能を、使いやすさそのままに色々盛り込みました。 皆さんの日々の記録に少しでも立てたら、幸いです。 【機能】 ・人ごとのプロフィール管理  (名前や誕生日、出身地や性別など) ・人ごとのメモ ・カードを使った特徴管理 ・パスコードロック 【 プレミアムサービス】 ■ 解放される機能 ・各種数制限の解除 ・アプリ内広告の非表示化 ・パスコードロック機能 ■ 価格と期間 月額380円(税込)で、期間は申込日から起算して一ヶ月で自動更新されます。 お使いのiTunesアカウントに課金されます。 ■ 自動継続課金について 登録期間終了の24時間以上前であれば、自動更新を停止することができます。 自動更新の手続きは、登録期間の24時間前から期間終了までの間に行われます。 ■ 確認と解約 App Store アプリ -> ToDay のタブ上部右上のユーザーアイコン -> サブスクリプション こちらで自動更新の解除や設定、更新日を確認することができます。 ■ ご注意 ・アプリ内からは、プレミアムプランの自動更新を解除することはできません。 ・お客様の iTunes アカウントに課金されます。 ・当月分のキャンセルについては受け付けておりません。 ■ 利用規約・プライバシーポリシー 第三者に個人を特定できる情報を提供することはありません。 個人情報の管理には細心の注意を払い、以下の通りに扱います。 ・サポート対応時 サポートメールでは、個人を特定できる情報を一切送信されません。 ・ 詳細リンク https://note.com/kojiro79/n/n7c8899db1c9b ■ 免責事項 利用上の不具合や不都合に対して可能な限りサポートを行なっておりますが、利用者が本アプリを通して生じた損害に関して、開発者は責任を負わないとします。 ----- 最後まで読んでいただきありがとうございます! レビューは全て開発者本人が読んでおり、いつも元気をもらっています。 レビューに書いていただいたことを参考に機能を考えたりもしているので、 お時間のあるときにぜひレビューしていただけたら嬉しいです! 皆さんが快適に使用できるよう、アプリのアップデートを続けていきますので応援よろしくお願いします!

About

My Collection Book

Features
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Create the only collection that truly belongs to you. Most note apps help you write things down. Most photo apps simply store pictures. But memories, discoveries, and collections deserve more than that. Original Collection Book is a place to build your own personal collection. Whether you love insects, plants, animals, cafés, restaurants, minerals, books, travel, or anything else, you can organize everything into beautiful, searchable collections that continue to grow over time. A collection is more than a list. Every item has a story. Add multiple photos to capture different angles, changes over time, or memorable moments. Write notes so you'll never forget where you found it or why it mattered. Count how many times you've discovered the same thing and watch your collection grow with every new experience. Instead of disappearing into thousands of photos on your phone, every discovery becomes part of something bigger. ============================== Enjoy collecting ============================== Creating a new entry takes only a few seconds. Take a photo. Give it a name. Add notes whenever you want. Include multiple photos for each item. Track how many times you've encountered it. As your collection grows, you'll begin noticing patterns, remembering stories, and appreciating experiences you might otherwise forget. ============================== Rediscover your memories ============================== Your collection isn't just stored—it becomes enjoyable to explore. Browse everything in a clean gallery. Open detailed cards for every item. View discoveries on a map and remember exactly where they happened. Sometimes you'll open the app to search for information. Other times you'll simply enjoy looking back through everything you've collected. Every visit brings back memories. ============================== Perfect for families ============================== Children naturally love collecting things. "What was this called?" "How many have we found?" Take pictures together. Write notes together. Watch the collection grow together. Over time, your collection becomes more than information. It becomes a shared memory you'll treasure for years. ============================== Create collections for anything ============================== There are no predefined categories. Create an insect encyclopedia. A plant journal. A coffee shop guide. A restaurant collection. A travel log. A mineral catalog. A wildlife record. A movie library. A figure collection. A personal photo journal. Or invent something completely unique. This app adapts to your interests instead of forcing you into someone else's system. ============================== Built to grow with you ============================== There are no limits to how many collections or entries you can create. Start with one idea. Add another tomorrow. Keep discovering. The goal isn't to finish your collection. The joy comes from watching it grow. Every photo becomes a memory. Every discovery becomes part of your story. Start creating your own collection today.

Screenshots

PalTree3 screens
My Collection Book4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: My Collection Book at none against PalTree's 1. My Collection Book also leads on ads (none vs shown). PalTree's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. PalTree sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. My Collection Book asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PalTree ships an update every 2 weeks, My Collection Book every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
PalTree versus My Collection Book: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPalTreeMy Collection Book
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size64 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developeryasuhiro kojimaYuto Inagaki

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PalTree

Subscriptions1
  • プレミアムプラン7 Days trial$3.991 Month
None

My Collection Book

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PalTree free?
PalTree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is My Collection Book free?
My Collection Book is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PalTree or My Collection Book have ads?
PalTree shows ads; My Collection Book does not.
Which is updated more often, PalTree or My Collection Book?
PalTree ships an update every 2 weeks, and My Collection Book every 2 months. Most recently, PalTree was updated on November 4, 2026 and My Collection Book on November 8, 2026.

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