# HOSONO vs NoteGarden

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteGarden at 100% against HOSONO's 0%. NoteGarden also leads on price (Free vs $0.99). HOSONO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

NoteGarden is free to download; HOSONO costs $0.99 up front. NoteGarden sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HOSONO asks for nothing beyond the download.

HOSONO ships an update weekly, NoteGarden every 8 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | HOSONO | NoteGarden |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosono-sleep-and-focus-timer/id6749135186/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **2** | — |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 8 days |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 37 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **16.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [EUIHYUNG JUNG](https://appshunter.io/developer/1744853554) | [ChanGyu Kang](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869205578) |

## What reviewers say

### HOSONO

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hosono-sleep-and-focus-timer/id6749135186)

This app offers a unique sound experience reminiscent of vintage radio, with distinct natural soundscapes for focus and sleep. Tune into different frequencies to discover a variety of looped ambient sounds, perfect for creating a personal sanctuary.

**Highlights:** Vintage radio interface, Nature soundscapes, Focus and sleep modes, Sleep timer, Looped ambient sounds, Analog dial experience

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### NoteGarden

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notegarden-diary/id6775188612)

Easily capture your day with mood icons, photos, and short notes. Revisit past moments through a calendar view, photo timeline, and "On This Day" memories. Secure your entries with app lock and sync across devices via iCloud.

**Highlights:** Mood tracking with icons, Photo and short note entries, Calendar and timeline views, Search and favorites, iCloud sync, App lock security, 30-day trash recovery

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| NoteGarden Pro Lifetime | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is HOSONO free?

HOSONO costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is NoteGarden free?

NoteGarden is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do HOSONO or NoteGarden have ads?

Neither HOSONO nor NoteGarden shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, HOSONO or NoteGarden?

HOSONO ships an update weekly, and NoteGarden every 8 days. Most recently, HOSONO was updated on October 28, 2026 and NoteGarden on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*