Comparison

Note vs A5 Journal

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

Head to head
About

Note

Features
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Writing is a powerful tool for enhancing thinking, helping you reflect deeply. Through consistent text-based journaling, it strengthens your cognitive skills, cuts through distractions, and brings back the joy of recording and thinking. Daily Moments is an app dedicated to writing. With just one photo and a short text each day, you can freely share your stories or capture your thoughts. 1. Easy Journaling: Capture the beauty of each day with text and images. 2. Timeline and Stats: Get an intuitive view of your writing journey and data analytics. 3. PDF Export and Backup: Save and share your precious memories anytime. 4. Customization Options: Personalize the app’s appearance, fonts, and sync features. Whether it’s a hectic day or a warm moment, Daily Moments will help you preserve your unique memories. If you have any valuable comments or suggestions, feel free to contact us via email: tbao0521@gmail.com [Subscription Information] 1. Subscription Cycles Include: Monthly Membership, Annual Membership. 2. Subscribed users will enjoy exclusive benefits during the subscription period: * PDF Export * Backup & Restore * iCloud Sync 3. About Auto-Renewal The app uses the official auto-renewal subscription function of the App Store. The iTunes account will be charged after payment confirmation. Users need to manually manage the auto-renewal feature in iTunes/Apple ID settings, and the subscription cycle will be automatically renewed. 4. Cancel Subscription Process To cancel a subscription, go to “Settings” on your iOS device -> Select “iTunes Store & App Store” -> Tap “Apple ID,” then select “View Apple ID,” go to “Account Settings,” click “Subscriptions” -> “Manage,” and select the subscription associated with O!Pico, then cancel the subscription. Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/db609bf165fa146d41468da97e327b38dc5e723d User Agreement: https://docs.qq.com/doc/p/8a8d416f17c45b1cdbb0f0689e2978bf7b613c1e

About

A5 Journal

Features
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A5 JOURNAL Your Records. Your Proof. Your Story. Your life deserves more than another notes app. A5 Journal combines the warmth of traditional journaling with powerful digital documentation tools. Build your own beautiful library, create notebooks, and capture everything from everyday memories to important professional records. YOUR HISTORY, PRESERVED Every entry is timestamped and permanently recorded. Once saved, it cannot be edited or rewritten, helping you preserve an authentic history of what happened and when. EVERYTHING IN ITS PLACE Create notebooks for personal journaling, work documentation, project tracking, incident reports, memories, and more. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE • Beautiful digital libraries and notebooks • Permanent, timestamped entries • Photos and supporting attachments • Customizable forms and reports • Offline mobile journaling with automatic synchronization • Shared journals for families and teams • A5 Mailroom for sharing letters and records • Search, starred entries, and reminders • Export your records whenever you need them • Memberships for individuals, families, and businesses BUILT FOR LIFE AND WORK Whether you're preserving memories, tracking personal goals, documenting workplace events, or collaborating with your team, A5 Journal keeps your records organized and accessible. Start building your library today. A5 Journal — Your Records. Your Proof. Your Story. Important Notice: A5 Journal is a documentation and organizational tool, not a legal service. Records are not guaranteed to be legally admissible. A 7-day free trial is available for eligible individual subscriptions. An active subscription is required after the trial. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Note4 screens
A5 Journal4 screens

Verdict

The call

Note and A5 Journal are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and A5 Journal sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note ships an update every 11 days, A5 Journal weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Note versus A5 Journal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteA5 Journal
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 11 daysWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB95 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer万象 包ThinkFULL Holdings Inc.

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Annual1 Month trial$8.991 Year
10 purchases

A5 Journal

Subscriptions10
  • A5 Journal Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Members - Monthly7 Days trial4 variants$2.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Family Plan$10.991 Month
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  • A5 Journal Business Plan Monthly$25.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Members - Yearly7 Days trial4 variants$29.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business+ Plan Monthly$49.991 Month
  • A5 Journal Family Plan Yearly$109.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business Plan Yearly$259.991 Year
  • A5 Journal Business+ Plan Yearly$499.991 Year

Questions

Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is A5 Journal free?
A5 Journal is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Note or A5 Journal have ads?
Neither Note nor A5 Journal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note or A5 Journal?
Note ships an update every 11 days, and A5 Journal weekly. Most recently, Note was updated on November 4, 2026 and A5 Journal on October 28, 2026.

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