Comparison

MyPersonalReview vs Commonplace

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

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About

MyPersonalReview

Features
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That lovely restaurant. A book that moved you. A day you want to remember. Save your experiences in MyPersonalReview with photos, your story and your rating. REMEMBER WHAT YOU THOUGHT Give stars, add photos and write down what made an experience special. Find reviews using search, categories, collections and the map. REDISCOVER YOUR MEMORIES See your saved moments with large photos. Tap ‘Surprise me’ to revisit an experience from your own collection. FOR YOU OR FOR YOUR GROUP Keep your reviews private or collect experiences in a group with your partner, friends or family. Everyone shares their own rating and opinion. START WITH A PHOTO Share photos from Photos to MyPersonalReview and finish your review in the app. Available date and location information is included. SHARE WHAT YOU CHOOSE Share a review as a PDF and choose which photos, text and ratings to include. MORE WITH MPR PLUS Rate your own criteria, save rating sets and compare your favourites side by side. Let smart collections gather matching reviews and create memory books to save and share as PDFs. MPR Plus is an optional subscription. See the app for prices and subscription terms. Privacy Policy: https://mypersonalreview.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://mypersonalreview.com/terms.html

About

Commonplace

This app reimagines the historical Commonplace Book for modern thinkers. It offers a private, distraction-free space to curate and recall profound insights, quotes, and observations. Intelligent recall features help you remember what you've saved, fostering deeper understanding and communication.

Highlights
  • Curate quotes and observations
  • Intelligent recall and testing
  • Distraction-free writing interface
  • Privacy-first architecture
  • Beautiful typography and dark mode
  • Organize and capture ideas effortlessly
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We are drowning in content, but starving for wisdom. For centuries, history’s greatest minds —from Marcus Aurelius to Virginia Woolf — kept a "Commonplace Book." It was a central archive to curate the quotes, anecdotes, and observations that shaped their worldview and cultivated their wisdom. But today, we have lost this practice. We consume more than ever, but retain less. Our most profound insights are buried in screenshot folders, lost in generic "Notes" apps, or forgotten in the infinite scroll. Commonplace is the return to depth. We have reimagined the historical Commonplace Book for the modern thinker and communicator. We combined the tactile beauty of a personal library with the power of digital recall. WHY COMMONPLACE? - A Sanctuary, Not a Feed Social media is designed to be forgotten. Commonplace is designed to be kept. We replaced the cluttered list view with a calm, editorial-style interface that gives weight and dignity to the words that resonate with you. - Curate, Don't Just Collect. A library is of little use if you never visit it. Unlike a standard notebook, Commonplace uses intelligent recall to gently surface and test you on past entries, ensuring the wisdom you curate today is remembered tomorrow. - A Quiet Place to Think. Beautiful typography on warm cream paper, with a dark mode for late-night reading. When you enter the Writer, the interface fades away — no toolbars, no distractions. Just you and the ideas you want to capture. - For Thinkers & Communicators. Whether you are writing a speech, leading a team, or journaling for clarity, your best ideas are now at your fingertips. Capture instantly; organize effortlessly. • Private & Timeless. Your mind belongs to you. Commonplace is built with a privacy-first architecture. No ads, no tracking, or notifications. Just a quiet space for your thoughts. Start building your collection. Join the tradition. Download Commonplace today.

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MyPersonalReview4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Commonplace at none against MyPersonalReview's 2. Commonplace also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). MyPersonalReview's advantage is device support. On price 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. MyPersonalReview sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Commonplace asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MyPersonalReview versus Commonplace: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMyPersonalReviewCommonplace
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days—
AdsNo—
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad — better—
Requires iOS17.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDennis NederhofMark Connolly

In-app purchases

2 purchases

MyPersonalReview

Subscriptions2
  • MPR Plus Monthly$3.991 Month
  • MPR Plus Yearly$24.991 Year
None

Commonplace

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MyPersonalReview free?
MyPersonalReview is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Commonplace free?
Commonplace is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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