Comparison

BarNoR vs KASANERU

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

Head to head
About

BarNoR

Features
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BarNoR is an application that automatically saves information to your Notion databases by simply scanning barcodes. [Recommended for] • People keeping reading logs in Notion • People managing personal libraries or inventory • People who want to eliminate manual data entry [Key Features] • Automatically fetch book and product information via barcode scanning • Save directly to Notion databases with a single tap • Connect through Notion OAuth authorization; switching an existing connection is optional • Save retrieved covers or cover images you capture or select to Notion • Freely map fetched data to your Notion properties • Scan offline and sync data automatically when back online • Manage scan history and resend data • Connect to any custom API endpoints (BarNoR Plus exclusive) • Follow custom API setup videos in Japanese or English [Supported Barcodes] • ISBN (Books) • JAN / EAN codes (Products) [Supported Data Sources] • Rakuten Product Search API • Open Library / Open Food Facts • User-specified Custom APIs [Requirements] • A Notion account • Notion OAuth authorization or a legacy Internal Integration connection (setup instructions provided in-app) [Pricing] • Free basic features • BarNoR Plus (One-time purchase): Unlocks Custom API integration, expands the limit of Notion save configurations (packages), and increases offline queue capacity. This app is not an official Notion application.

About

KASANERU

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Kasaneru is a calm journaling app that lives in your own Notion. Capture quick notes, reflections, reading highlights, and learnings on iPhone — every entry is saved into a database inside your own Notion workspace, so you can search, organize, and revisit them whenever you want. Connect once. Start in seconds. On first connection, Kasaneru automatically creates the destination database (DB_Kasaneru) and a short usage guide. No database design required. FOUR SIMPLE TEMPLATES DailyNote — lightweight daily logs and quick thoughts. Diary — reflections with mood and insights. Books — reading notes. Add a cover image URL and your Books view turns into a beautiful bookshelf-style Gallery in Notion. Knowledge — ideas, quotes, and learnings with an optional reference URL. KEY FEATURES Saved directly to your Notion workspace. Automatic Notion setup — DB_Kasaneru and a guide page are created under the parent page you choose. A calm, iPhone-first input flow — pick entry type and date (including past or future) in seconds. Markdown-style writing — headings, lists, checklists, quotes, and code blocks become Notion blocks when saved. Ad-free. SUBSCRIPTION Basic Monthly auto-renewable subscription unlocks unlimited posting to your Notion DB_Kasaneru. Eligible users can try it free for 14 days. After the trial ends, the subscription renews at the monthly price shown on the App Store unless canceled at least one day before the trial ends. Manage or cancel anytime from your Apple ID subscription settings. Privacy Policy: https://kasaneru.co/privacy-policy/ Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Contact: support@kasaneru.co https://kasaneru.co

Screenshots

BarNoR4 screens
KASANERU4 screens

Verdict

The call

BarNoR and KASANERU 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. BarNoR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and KASANERU sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BarNoR ships an update monthly, KASANERU every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
BarNoR versus KASANERU: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBarNoRKASANERU
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCLEVIQUEJUN MATSUMOTO

In-app purchases

1 purchases

BarNoR

One-time1
  • BarNoR Plus$9.99
1 purchases

KASANERU

Subscriptions1
  • Basic Monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month

Questions

Is BarNoR free?
BarNoR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is KASANERU free?
KASANERU is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BarNoR or KASANERU have ads?
Neither BarNoR nor KASANERU shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BarNoR or KASANERU?
BarNoR ships an update monthly, and KASANERU every 4 weeks. Most recently, BarNoR was updated on October 30, 2026 and KASANERU on October 25, 2026.

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