Comparison

Pipit PRM vs Beanotes

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

Head to head
About

Pipit PRM

This app helps you nurture your important relationships by capturing key details and providing timely reminders to reconnect. Log interactions, set personalized follow-up cadences, and keep all your relationship context private and offline.

Highlights
  • Intentional people adding
  • Log quick interactions
  • Gentle reconnection reminders
  • Interaction notes
  • Easy search
  • Offline by default
  • iCloud sync
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Life gets busy. Time slips by and relationships fades, but Pipit helps you stay close to the people you care about. Capture the details you’d normally forget and get reminders to reconnect at the right time. # Features - Add people intentionally (quick add feature with the ability to add more details if you want) - Log quick interactions so you remember what happened and what to follow up on - Gentle reminders on a cadence that fits your life - Quick interaction notes to keep the "why" and "what next" in one place - Search your contacts or history easily so you never lose the thread - Completely offline by default, with iCloud sync support across devices Pipit is built to be personal, not performative: no feeds, no ads, no tracking. Your relationship context stays on your device. Pipit’s core features are complete free and will always remain that way. If you want to support development, Super Pipit is a cheap monthly, or yearly, subscription that unlocks extra themes and app icons. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.meetpipit.com/privacy-policy

About

Beanotes

Capture and organize important details about people and pets, from favorite orders to meaningful conversations. Strengthen relationships and cherish memories with a comprehensive system for remembering what matters most.

Highlights
  • Jot down observations and details
  • Capture special dates and events with photos
  • Track meaningful discussions
  • Write detailed narratives
  • Remember preferences and favorites
  • Map relationships and connections
  • Nearby notifications with location tracking
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Beanotes helps you remember the little details about the people and pets in your life that make them special. Never forget a favorite coffee order, an important conversation, or a cherished memory again. Beanotes makes it effortless to capture and organize thoughts about the beings you care about. FEATURES 1. Notes - Jot down quick observations and details 2. Moments - Capture special dates and events with photos 3. Conversations - Keep track of meaningful discussions 4. Stories - Write rich, detailed narratives about your beings 5. Questions - Remember preferences, favorites, and important details 6. Relationships - Map how everyone in your life is connected 7. Maps with Nearby Notifications - Add locations to beings to see them on an interactive map CONVENIENT Your data is synced across all your Apple devices logged into the same iCloud account. COLLABORATE & SHARE Upgrade to Premium to unlock: - Cloud storage with end-to-end encryption - Real-time collaboration with family and friends - Unlimited moments, conversations, and stories - Secure sharing BEAN AI (OPTIONAL) Enable local AI features for smart summaries, translations and more - all processed privately on your device. PERFECT FOR - Remembering details about friends and family - Tracking conversations and important dates - Collaborative note-taking with loved ones - Cherishing memories about pets - Strengthening personal relationships Download Beanotes today and never forget what matters most. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Pipit PRM4 screens
Beanotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Beanotes at every 5 days against Pipit PRM's every 3 months. Beanotes also leads on ratings volume (6 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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. Pipit PRM sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Beanotes sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Pipit PRM against 5.0 for Beanotes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Beanotes has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pipit PRM ships an update every 3 months, Beanotes every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 16, 2026 and June 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pipit PRM versus Beanotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPipit PRMBeanotes
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.018.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size198 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerfikamore limitedTeam Common Ground LLC

Customer experience

Pipit PRM

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Beanotes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pipit PRM

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Yearly$9.991 Year
4 purchases

Beanotes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly1 Month trial$2.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$29.991 Year
  • Yearly - Family Sharing1 Month trial$49.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Lifetime$9.99

Questions

Is Pipit PRM free?
Pipit PRM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Beanotes free?
Beanotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pipit PRM or Beanotes?
Pipit PRM and Beanotes are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Pipit PRM or Beanotes have ads?
Neither Pipit PRM nor Beanotes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pipit PRM or Beanotes?
Pipit PRM ships an update every 3 months, and Beanotes every 5 days. Most recently, Pipit PRM was updated on September 16, 2026 and Beanotes on June 5, 2026.

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