Kodomo Note vs PackChecky
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Kodomo Note
This app helps families manage daycare and preschool packing lists, ensuring nothing is forgotten. It allows for shared lists among family members, per-child management, and item-specific notes or photos. Set reminders to stay organized.
- Shared family packing checklists
- Per-child list management
- Item notes and photos
- Daily, weekly, and one-time item registration
- Push notification reminders
- Calendar view with holiday support
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"What does my kid need today?" β End the morning scramble once and for all. Kodomo Note is a family-shared packing checklist app for daycare and preschool. Easy to set up, one-tap to check. No matter who's doing the drop-off, nothing gets forgotten. β Sound familiar? - Rushing every morning asking "Did you pack this? Did you pack that?" - Different family members handle drop-off on different days, and things slip through the cracks - Last-minute item requests from school are hard to share with the whole family - With multiple kids, it's impossible to keep track of who needs what Kodomo Note solves all of this! β Key Features β Check today's items at a glance with the calendar Register daily items, day-of-week items, and one-time items with ease. Just pick a date on the calendar to see everything your child needs. β‘ Share with the whole family Add family members with an invite code. Mom, Dad, grandparents β anyone doing drop-off can view and check the list. β’ Manage lists per child Got siblings? No problem. Each child gets their own separate packing list, so nothing gets mixed up. β£ Add notes & photos to each item "2 towels", "Change of clothes (top & bottom)" β add quantity and quick memos. Attach a photo so whoever's packing knows exactly what to prepare. β€ Reminders so you never miss a thing Set a push notification at your preferred time. Even on the busiest mornings, you won't forget to check the list. β₯ Automatic holiday support Public holidays are color-coded on the calendar and recurring items are hidden automatically. You can also turn on the "Attend on holidays too" setting. β Free to use All core features are free. Try it out! The Premium plan unlocks unlimited children and photo attachments for items. β Contact We'd love to hear your feedback. Your input helps us build a better app. https://cinnamonista.com/contact β Terms of Use (EULA) https://cinnamonista.com/childnote_terms β Privacy Policy https://cinnamonista.com/privacy
PackChecky
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"Did you pack that?" "Do we need this for Monday too?" To all the parents working hard every day, and to all the kids shouting, "I want to do it myself!" This app makes packing and checking daily belongings much easier and more fun for the whole family (Perfect for daycare, kindergarten, and elementary school). Solving Your Everyday Struggles - Different items for different days of the week are exhausting to track. - Special items for field trips or handouts are hard to manage. - You want your partner to share the preparation workload. - You want your child to build a morning routine and get ready independently. Key Features Item Registration: Save your regular daily or weekly items. Organize them by groups like "Bags" or "Pockets" so they automatically appear on the right days. Today's Items: A simple morning checklist for kids. Fun characters like cars, dinosaurs, and rabbits keep them motivated! Family Sharing: Sync in real-time using a Group ID. If one parent updates the list, the other sees it instantly. Calendar: Plan ahead for field trips or sports days. Add daily memos and even snap photos of school flyers (saved to your device only). Theme Colors: Customize the app with your childβs favorite color to make getting ready feel like a game. School Setup & Multiple Profiles Auto-Templates: Select daycare, kindergarten, or elementary school during setup to automatically generate a standard item list. Up to 3 Children: Easily switch between tabs to manage lists for multiple kids. Premium Plan (One-time purchase) Unlock full features for the entire family with a single purchase: Theme Colors: Expand from 2 to all 12 colors. Child Profiles: Increase from 1 to up to 3 children. Future Updates: Free access to all upcoming features. (If one family member buys it, the plan applies to everyone synced to the group). Mornings can be chaotic, but these busy days will pass by in the blink of an eye. Let's make every morning prep a smoother, happier one together!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: PackChecky at none against Kodomo Note's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Kodomo Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and PackChecky sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Kodomo Note ships an update every 2 weeks, PackChecky weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kodomo Note | PackChecky |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Weekly β better |
| Ads | Yes | No β better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Junta Shoji | mai kaneda |
In-app purchases
Kodomo Note
- ζι‘γγ©γ³14 Days trial$1.991 Month
- εΉ΄ι‘γγ©γ³14 Days trial$19.991 Year
PackChecky
- Premium Plan$4.99
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