Comparison

Gift Note vs Tsumugu

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

Head to head
About

Gift Note

Easily record and organize every present you give or receive. Keep track of gift exchanges with details like event names, people, amounts, and photos. Perfect for remembering meaningful gifts and managing thank-you notes.

Highlights
  • Track received and given gifts
  • Add photos, notes, and event details
  • Organize gifts by event type
  • Browse a clean timeline view
  • Sort gifts by person or event
  • Gift rankings and PDF export (premium)
Features
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Track all your gift exchanges in one simple place. Gift Note helps you organize every present you’ve given or received — with event names, people, amounts, photos, notes, and more. Whether it’s birthdays, weddings, baby gifts, or holiday celebrations, you can easily record meaningful gift moments and keep your history clear and organized. ◆ Key Features • Track Received and Given gifts • Add photos, notes, names, amounts, and shop info • Organize events like birthdays, weddings, and baby celebrations • Clean timeline view for easy browsing • Sort by person or event title ◆ Premium Features • Gift rankings: see who you give or receive the most from • PDF export • Premium color themes Perfect for anyone who wants to remember meaningful gifts — or manage thank-you gifts with ease.

About

Tsumugu

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"Did I give them this last year?" "I hope I didn't forget to return the favor..." Have you ever felt this anxiety? Tsumugu helps you record gifts exchanged with loved ones and visualize the circle of gratitude in your relationships. No more worrying about giving the same gift twice or forgetting to reciprocate. ■What "Tsumugu" Means "Tsumugu" is a Japanese word meaning "to weave" or "to spin threads together." Just as individual threads are carefully woven to create something beautiful and lasting, this app helps you weave meaningful connections with the people you care about through the art of thoughtful gift-giving. Each gift you exchange becomes a thread in the tapestry of your relationships. ■Record Your Gifts, Give More Thoughtfully Tsumugu lets you keep a complete history of gifts exchanged with the people who matter most, complete with photos. When, to whom, and what you gave. From whom, when, and what you received. All of these memories can be reviewed at a glance. ■Problems We Solve The awkwardness of giving the same present twice. The embarrassment of forgetting to return a favor. The stress of spending hours choosing the perfect gift every time. With Tsumugu, these worries become a thing of the past. ■What You Can Do ・Record Every Gift Easily track what you've given and received with photos. Add amounts and notes to help manage your gift budget effortlessly. ・Organize by Person Gift history is automatically organized by individual. Note birthdays, preferences, and conversation details to make future gift selection seamless and thoughtful. ・Visualize with Calendar View your gift history through monthly calendars, timeline displays, or event-based organization for easy reference and planning. ・Save Gift Ideas Bookmark items when you think "this would be perfect." Record price ranges and notes to save time when gift-giving occasions arrive. ■Your Privacy Comes First All your data stays on your device only. No cloud sync, no external data transmission. Your precious memories belong to you alone. ■Make Gift-Giving More Joyful Small acts of thoughtfulness build lasting trust. The time you spend reflecting on your records while thinking of someone special becomes the inspiration for your next meaningful gift. With Tsumugu, start weaving your gratitude into every gift you give.

Screenshots

Gift Note4 screens
Tsumugu4 screens

Verdict

The call

Gift Note and Tsumugu are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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. Gift Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Tsumugu sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Gift Note ships an update every 2 months, Tsumugu every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Gift Note versus Tsumugu: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGift NoteTsumugu
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKOTARO OMORIRyunosuke Abe

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Gift Note

One-time1
  • Gift Note Premium$4.99
5 purchases

Tsumugu

One-time5
  • Coffee for you$0.99
  • Cake for you$1.99
  • Premium Plan$2.99
Show 2 more
  • Lunch for you$3.99
  • Ramen dinner for you$5.99

Questions

Is Gift Note free?
Gift Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tsumugu free?
Tsumugu is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Gift Note or Tsumugu have ads?
Both Gift Note and Tsumugu show ads.
Which is updated more often, Gift Note or Tsumugu?
Gift Note ships an update every 2 months, and Tsumugu every 6 weeks. Most recently, Gift Note was updated on September 7, 2026 and Tsumugu on September 20, 2026.

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