Positive Mind vs メタノート
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Positive Mind
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Feeling stuck in negative thoughts? Let's write them down and clear your mind. ABCDE Theory Note is a self-care journaling app based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles designed to help you organize your thoughts and alleviate stress. When you fail or face something unpleasant, do you automatically think, "I'm useless" or "It's all over"? In reality, what troubles you isn't the event itself, but rather your Belief (how you interpret it). Using the ABCDE model proposed by psychologist Albert Ellis, this app helps you recognize your thinking habits (cognitive distortions) and lighten your mental load. ■ Why does it work? 5 Simple Steps No specialized knowledge is required. Just follow the app's guide step-by-step: A (Activating Event): Log the objective facts of what happened. B (Belief): Record your interpretation or thoughts at that moment. C (Consequence): Reflect on the emotions and behaviors resulting from that belief. D (Disputation): Objectively challenge your thoughts. ask yourself, "Is there another way to see this?" or "Is this really true?" E (Effect): Find a new, effective belief—a realistic and constructive way of thinking that makes you feel better. ■ App Features Understand Thinking Traps: Learn about common cognitive distortions like "All-or-Nothing Thinking," "Overgeneralization," and "Should Statements." Step-by-Step Guidance: Feeling lost? Helpful hints and examples are available for every step. Messages from Your Past Self: On the home screen, your past "E (Effective New Belief)" entries are displayed randomly. Your past self encourages your present self. Privacy First: All data is stored locally on your device. Your thoughts remain yours alone. Simple & Calming Design: A user-friendly interface with soothing colors and a cute bunny character to guide you. Perfect for daily use. ■ Recommended For People who easily get down over small things. Those dealing with work or relationship stress. Anyone prone to negative thinking spirals. People interested in CBT but find it intimidating. Those who want to verbalize feelings to clear their head. Change your Beliefs, and change your Consequences. Start your journey to a lighter, freer mind with ABCDE Theory Note today.
メタノート
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メタノートは、メタ認知(自分の考えを一歩引いて眺める力)を育てるためのセルフリフレクション日記です。 頭の中のもやもやを、決まった枠に沿って書き出すだけ。事実と推測を分け、別の見方や次の一歩を見つける習慣をサポートします。 【記録できること】 ・今日の状況/頭に浮かんだ考え ・感情の強さ・集中度・自信・客観度(0〜10) ・思考のクセ(白黒思考、過度の一般化など10種類から選択) ・事実と推測の切り分け ・別の見方/次の行動 【振り返る】 ・履歴をキーワードで検索 ・直近7日間の推移をグラフで確認 ・よく出る思考のクセをランキング表示 【安心して使える設計】 ・記録は端末内に保存されます ・AIモードの「AIに深掘りしてもらう」機能を使う場合のみ、確認画面で送信を許可した後に、直近の記録内容を運営者のサーバー経由で外部のAIサービス(Google Gemini)へ送信します。許可しなければ端末内の処理だけで使えます ・CSVで書き出してバックアップ可能 ・アカウント登録不要 【プレミアム(任意)】 無料版では、記録は3件まで、AIによる深掘りは1日1回まで使えます。また、当社の関連アプリのご案内(自社広告)を表示します。 ・記録を件数の上限なく保存 ・AIによる深掘りの1日1回の上限がなくなります ・自社広告を非表示 ・月額または年額の自動更新サブスクリプションです。価格や無料トライアルの有無は、購入前のApp Storeの表示をご確認ください 利用規約 / Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ プライバシーポリシー: https://metanote-pwa.pages.dev/privacy/ ※本アプリはセルフリフレクション支援が目的であり、医療・診断・治療を目的としたものではありません。
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Positive Mind at none against メタノート's 2. Positive Mind also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). メタノート's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price and device support 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. メタノート sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Positive Mind asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Positive Mind | メタノート |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 39 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Tomoaki Okubo | Burning Tribe |
In-app purchases
Positive Mind
No in-app purchases
メタノート
- プレミアムプラン14 Days trial$2.991 Month
- プレミアムプラン(年額)14 Days trial$29.991 Year









