Comparison

MODE Notes vs FaiVE

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

Head to head
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/

About

FaiVE

Features
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FaiVE - 5秒で書けるAI日記アプリ 毎日の出来事を簡単に記録し、AIがあなたの気持ちに寄り添う日記アプリです。 主な特徴: • 5秒で書ける簡単入力 • AIが日記を分析し、共感と励ましを提供 • 感情の変化をグラフで可視化 • 美しいカレンダー表示 • プライバシー重視のセキュア設計 こんな方におすすめ: • 日記を書きたいけど時間がない • 自分の感情や思考を整理したい • AIとの対話で心のケアをしたい • シンプルで使いやすいアプリを求めている 今すぐFaiVEで、あなただけの特別な日記体験を始めましょう!

Screenshots

MODE Notes4 screens
FaiVE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FaiVE at none against MODE Notes's 2. FaiVE also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). MODE Notes's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. FaiVE asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MODE Notes ships an update every 4 months, FaiVE monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 2 level
MODE Notes versus FaiVE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMODE NotesFaiVE
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagineSpark Inc.Tomoya Seki

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MODE Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Entitlement14 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Yearly Entitlement14 Days trial$9.991 Year
None

FaiVE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MODE Notes free?
MODE Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FaiVE free?
FaiVE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MODE Notes or FaiVE have ads?
FaiVE shows ads; MODE Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, MODE Notes or FaiVE?
MODE Notes ships an update every 4 months, and FaiVE monthly. Most recently, MODE Notes was updated on November 12, 2026 and FaiVE on November 8, 2026.

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