Comparison

Journaling Note vs MODE Notes

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

Head to head
About

Journaling Note

Easily record daily thoughts, feelings, and experiences with this journaling app. Review past entries through a calendar or a chronological list view to organize your thoughts.

Highlights
  • Daily thought recording
  • Feelings and experiences log
  • Calendar view for past entries
  • Chronological list view
  • Topic and content flexibility
Features
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This journaling app is a handy tool for easily recording your daily thoughts, feelings, and experiences. You can write down any topic and content you wish, and you can also select from a calendar to review past entries. It also has a list view function in date order, making it easy to look back and organize.

About

MODE Notes

Features
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Finally! Cloud sync version! So convenient! Plain text app! Lucky words, Favorite words on your home screen! 2 formats of Middle size widget. Cloud sync is supported. Even with cloud sync, data loss is still a concern. So... Very easy backup and restore! "What MODE is this job, now?!" "What works for today?" Simple but useful note app, inspired by bulletin notes and agile development. Focus on "TODAY", easy to manage progression(MODE). Prepare for the morning session, using it like a personal task board! Main features: Widget supported( Small, Middle, Large ). Favorite words on home screen (Shows large note-title in mid-size widget - Only one "Widget - ON" note). Backup and import/restore capability(Open from File-App). Progress(MODE) Management Flexible notes list(Titles only/All texts, Filters, 4 Selectable display orders). Export functions(Individual/Multiple, Text/CSV). Lock function to prevent accidental changes(URL link active). 7-step font sizes. 22 screen-colors setting. Progress(MODE) Management ・ Handle 5 items of "Date", "MODE(means progression, 7 types)", "Categories(17 types)", "Title" and "Content" in one note. ・ By setting "MODE", capable for progress management. ・ With the "Carryover" function, you can register new duplicates after the next day. ・ One-shot MODE filter: Display only the notes of the specified MODE with one tap of the MODE icon at the bottom of the list screen. ・ Category filter: Tap the category icon at the bottom left of the list screen to display only the notes of the specified category. ・ Always displays the current day at startup, and you can return to today's display at any time. Flexible notes list ・ Tap on "Titles only / All" slide , the list switches Titles-only display and Full-text display. ・ At the same time, switches Titles-only search and Full-text search. Export functions ・ EXPORT to one simple text file from one note. ・ EXPORT to single CSV file or simple one or multiple text files from multiple notes. Disclaimer Please note that we are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using this software. Subscriptions Please see below for the terms and conditions for using the subscription.  1. Privacy Policy: https://note.com/modenotes/n/ne04119184e6f  2. END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Journaling Note2 screens
MODE Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: MODE Notes at none against Journaling Note's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases 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. Journaling Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MODE Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Journaling Note ships an update every 3 months, MODE Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 7 level
Journaling Note versus MODE Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJournaling NoteMODE Notes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB2 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperHaruki SugayaImagineSpark Inc.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Journaling Note

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$3.99
2 purchases

MODE Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Entitlement14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Entitlement14 Days trial$9.991 Year

Questions

Is Journaling Note free?
Journaling Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MODE Notes free?
MODE Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Journaling Note or MODE Notes have ads?
Journaling Note shows ads; MODE Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Journaling Note or MODE Notes?
Journaling Note ships an update every 3 months, and MODE Notes every 4 months. Most recently, Journaling Note was updated on September 30, 2026 and MODE Notes on October 3, 2026.

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