# My Gift Log vs Gift Note

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | My Gift Log | Gift Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Positive reviews | — | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shun Isayama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1578976556) | [KOTARO OMORI](https://appshunter.io/developer/1852710904) |

## What reviewers say

### My Gift Log

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/my-gift-log/id6673889661)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Gift Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gift-note-present-tracker/id6755926102)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Gift Note Premium | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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