Comparison

MaskNote vs ポモランク

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

Head to head
About

MaskNote

Features
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Turn “what you want to memorize” into cloze flashcards—fast. MaskNote lets you create fill-in-the-blank (cloze) questions in seconds by simply dragging to select text. Review offline and reinforce recall efficiently. Try up to 10 cards for free, then unlock all features with a one-time purchase (no subscription). Key features • Create cloze questions by dragging to select any text • Organize by categories, shuffle quizzes, and review mistakes • CSV import/export for bulk management • Works offline—study anywhere (commute, subway, flights) • Download ready-made study sets from MaskNote Plaza • No sign-up, no ads—simple and focused • One-time purchase unlocks full access (no subscription) Great for • JLPT & Japanese learning (vocabulary, kanji, grammar patterns, reading chunks) • Language learning (words, idioms, phrases) • Exam prep and memorization-heavy subjects • Creating quick quizzes for classes or training Privacy & peace of mind MaskNote does not require an account and is designed to minimize data collection. No ads. Pay once to unlock all features—no recurring fees. Start building your own study sets with MaskNote today.

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ポモランク

Features
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ランキング機能の搭載したポモドーロタイマーアプリ ・秒単位の調整で自分に合ったオリジナルなタイマーを作成 ・ランキング機能で全国のライバルと切磋琢磨 ・スコアごとに割り振られるランクで自分のレベルを確認 ・毎日ログインで勉強を習慣化 ・集中時間により毎日の勉強のリズムを形成 ・記録をグラフによって可視化 テストでいい点数を取りたい学生から 資格を取りたい社会人にもおすすめです!

Screenshots

MaskNote4 screens
ポモランク4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ポモランク at none against MaskNote's 1. MaskNote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. MaskNote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. ポモランク asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, ポモランク every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
MaskNote versus ポモランク: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaskNoteポモランク
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.515.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB48 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperDAISUKE MUSASHIChihiro Mifune

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MaskNote

One-time1
  • MaskNoteプレミアム$3.99
None

ポモランク

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MaskNote free?
MaskNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ポモランク free?
ポモランク is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MaskNote or ポモランク have ads?
ポモランク shows ads; MaskNote does not.
Which is updated more often, MaskNote or ポモランク?
MaskNote ships an update every 4 days, and ポモランク every 3 weeks. Most recently, MaskNote was updated on October 25, 2026 and ポモランク on October 24, 2026.

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