Comparison

Nostalgia Notes 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

Nostalgia Notes

Easily create, update, and delete diary entries. Review past entries sorted by day, week, month, or year. Track your progress with enriched statistical data to stay motivated.

Highlights
  • Diary creation
  • Update diary entries
  • Delete diary entries
  • Review past entries
  • Sort entries by date
  • Statistical data tracking
Features
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Main Features 1.Diary creation Simple to create a diary. 2.Update Diary You can update the contents of your diary. 3.Delete Diary You can easily delete your diary by swiping it. 4.Review You can look back on the past in various axes by displaying diaries sorted by daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly. Statistics As you continue to keep a diary, the statistical data will be enriched, motivating you to continue.

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

Nostalgia Notes3 screens
MODE Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nostalgia Notes at none against MODE Notes's 2. Nostalgia Notes also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 4 months). MODE Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). 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. MODE Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Nostalgia Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nostalgia Notes ships an update every 4 days, MODE Notes every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
Nostalgia Notes versus MODE Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNostalgia NotesMODE Notes
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMasaaki KishimotoImagineSpark Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Nostalgia Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

MODE Notes

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

Questions

Is Nostalgia Notes free?
Nostalgia Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MODE Notes free?
MODE Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Nostalgia Notes or MODE Notes have ads?
Nostalgia Notes shows ads; MODE Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, Nostalgia Notes or MODE Notes?
Nostalgia Notes ships an update every 4 days, and MODE Notes every 4 months. Most recently, Nostalgia Notes was updated on October 7, 2026 and MODE Notes on October 20, 2026.

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