# TimeBubble vs ココロnote

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: TimeBubble at none against ココロnote's 2. TimeBubble also leads on iOS requirement (16.4 vs 18.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ココロnote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. TimeBubble asks for nothing beyond the download.

TimeBubble ships an update fortnightly, ココロnote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | TimeBubble | ココロnote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 127 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.4** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [HanTeam](https://appshunter.io/developer/1649051949) | [Yumiko Ishihara](https://appshunter.io/developer/1702444192) |

## What reviewers say

### TimeBubble

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timebubble-ai-diary-for-you/id6502696772)

Safely store and revisit all your memories in one place. Record special moments, emotions, places, and friendships to cherish them in the future. Reflect on your personal growth and daily life through guided questions and retrospection.

**Highlights:** Create event capsules for special days, Preserve memories in future-opening time capsules, Record and store current emotions, Capture memories of visited places, Create shared friendship capsules, Answer daily questions to build personal story, Reflect on daily life for improvement

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### ココロnote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id6806098679)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ココロnote Plus(1ヶ月) | $0.99 | per month |
| ココロnote Plus(1年) | $6.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is TimeBubble free?

TimeBubble is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is ココロnote free?

ココロnote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do TimeBubble or ココロnote have ads?

Neither TimeBubble nor ココロnote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, TimeBubble or ココロnote?

TimeBubble ships an update fortnightly, and ココロnote every 3 weeks. Most recently, TimeBubble was updated on October 7, 2026 and ココロnote on October 31, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
