Comparison

My Gift Log vs Gift Note

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

Head to head
About

My Gift Log

Features
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Manage your precious gift exchanges with memories effortlessly! This app lets you easily record and manage when, to whom, and what gifts you "gave" or "received". Perfect for anyone who wants to keep track of gift exchanges with family, lovers, friends, or important people on special occasions like "birthdays" or "anniversaries". <Main Features> - Simple screen layout: Switch between "Gifts I Gave" and "Gifts I Received" lists by tapping tabs at the bottom of the screen. - Easy addition: Add gift details effortlessly. Record date, recipient, gift content, occasion, amount, feelings at the time, and notes. - Edit & delete: Edit or delete gift information anytime. Simply tap the list item or swipe for quick operations. - Rearrange: Drag and drop gift lists to arrange them in your preferred order. - Search: When your list grows, use the search function to filter by "person" or "content". <How to Use> 1. Add a gift - Open the app and select "Gifts I Gave" or "Gifts I Received" from the bottom tabs. - Tap the "+" Add button to input new gift details. - Enter date, person, content, occasion, amount, feelings, notes as needed, then tap "Save". 2. Edit or delete gifts - Tap the gift you want to edit from the list. - Modify details on the detail screen and tap "Save" to update. - Swipe left on list items to reveal the "Delete" button. 3. Rearrange lists - Drag and drop gift items to reorder them as you like. You can also access delete and rearrange functions by tapping the "Edit" button in the top left corner. Cherish your memories. This app helps you properly record and manage gifts, making special moments even more memorable. Keep track of gift exchanges with loved ones and create heartwarming memories!!! Paid app - completely ad-free.

About

Gift Note

Easily record and organize every present you give or receive. Keep track of gift exchanges with details like event names, people, amounts, and photos. Perfect for remembering meaningful gifts and managing thank-you notes.

Highlights
  • Track received and given gifts
  • Add photos, notes, and event details
  • Organize gifts by event type
  • Browse a clean timeline view
  • Sort gifts by person or event
  • Gift rankings and PDF export (premium)
Features
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Track all your gift exchanges in one simple place. Gift Note helps you organize every present you’ve given or received — with event names, people, amounts, photos, notes, and more. Whether it’s birthdays, weddings, baby gifts, or holiday celebrations, you can easily record meaningful gift moments and keep your history clear and organized. ◆ Key Features • Track Received and Given gifts • Add photos, notes, names, amounts, and shop info • Organize events like birthdays, weddings, and baby celebrations • Clean timeline view for easy browsing • Sort by person or event title ◆ Premium Features • Gift rankings: see who you give or receive the most from • PDF export • Premium color themes Perfect for anyone who wants to remember meaningful gifts — or manage thank-you gifts with ease.

Screenshots

My Gift Log4 screens
Gift Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Gift Note at Free against My Gift Log's $2.99. My Gift Log's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, 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

Gift Note is free to download; My Gift Log costs $2.99 up front. Gift Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. My Gift Log asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

My Gift Log ships an update every 4 months, Gift Note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 5 level
My Gift Log versus Gift Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMy Gift LogGift Note
Price$2.99Free — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShun IsayamaKOTARO OMORI

In-app purchases

None

My Gift Log

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Gift Note

One-time1
  • Gift Note Premium$4.99

Questions

Is My Gift Log free?
My Gift Log costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Gift Note free?
Gift Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do My Gift Log or Gift Note have ads?
Gift Note shows ads; My Gift Log does not.
Which is updated more often, My Gift Log or Gift Note?
My Gift Log ships an update every 4 months, and Gift Note every 2 months. Most recently, My Gift Log was updated on October 14, 2026 and Gift Note on October 8, 2026.

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