PlaceKeep vs CommNote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlaceKeep
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Save the places you want to visit, then remember them after you go. PlaceKeep is a simple place note app for shops, cafes, travel spots, and everyday places you do not want to forget. You can save a place with just a name, then add photos and notes later when you need them. After visiting, record it as a visit so the place becomes part of your own memory list. Key features: - Save places you want to visit - Add photos and notes when needed - Record visited places with one tap - Look back on places you wanted to go and places you actually visited - Keep your place list simple and easy to manage Free features: PlaceKeep lets you save places and visit records for free. Premium: Premium unlocks more photo storage and custom categories for people who want to organize their place memories in their own way. One purchase unlocks all premium features. Privacy: Some sharing features may require watching an ad. The app uses Google AdMob to display ads and Firebase Analytics to understand app usage. Please see the privacy policy for details about data use.
CommNote
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“We’re out of soap.” “Wait — did I tell you?” The little things are easy to forget. On their own they’re nothing, but they add up — and slowly you drift. CommNote was made to take those tiny misunderstandings away. It started as a chat group my partner and I made while living together, named “renrakucho.” We jotted shopping and reminders there — but in chat, everything just scrolls away. We wanted a place where it stays. So we built one, and kept the name. A shared notebook for the people closest to you — your partner, family, or roommates. Your shopping, your little agreements, your money — all in one place. ■ Three tabs that quietly have your back • Lists — never lose “can you grab milk?” again. Jot it and it appears on their screen; check it off when it’s done. Assign it, and “who’s doing this?” disappears. Pin the important ones. • Rules — “we take turns with the trash,” “quiet after 10pm.” Turn vague promises into something you can both see. • Money — “how much did we spend this month?” at a glance. Log who paid, tap “Split up,” and who-owes-whom is worked out for you — no more awkward money talk. Rent and subscriptions sit in fixed costs and total themselves. ■ Start with just your name No sign-up, no email, no password. Send a 6-digit code and you’re connected. ■ Notice without checking A gentle nudge when the other person adds, finishes, or logs something (never for your own actions). ■ Show it to people without the app Want to show the shopping list to family back home? Send a read-only link — no app, no sign-up for them. ■ For everyday life — and the occasional get-together • Couples just starting to live together; busy two-income households sharing chores • Staying in touch with family far away • Hosting a trip, BBQ, or party — assign the potluck (meat → Alex, drinks → Sam), and “Split up” the bill. Up to 10 people free (50 with Premium). ■ CommNote Premium (optional) For getting more from Money. ¥490/month or ¥4,900/year, 7-day free trial. Monthly report, categories, full history, custom split (60/40), up to 50 members & no ads. The basics (sharing, rules, expense log, Split up, fixed costs) stay free, always. For the people closest to you — and a day with nothing left unsaid. ■ Subscription terms CommNote Premium — ¥490/month or ¥4,900/year (7-day free trial). Auto-renewable subscription. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. The subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account is charged for renewal within 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel anytime in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://negtak.github.io/renrakucho/privacy-policy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: CommNote at none against PlaceKeep's shown. CommNote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. PlaceKeep sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CommNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PlaceKeep ships an update monthly, CommNote every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlaceKeep | CommNote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 90 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | KAZUKI ITO | Gen Takagaki |
In-app purchases
PlaceKeep
- PlaceKeep Premium$3.99
CommNote
- CommNote Premium(Monthly)7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- CommNote Premium(Yearly)7 Days trial$29.991 Year









