Comparison

Hottoly vs AnniversaryNote Dates

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

Head to head
About

Hottoly

Features
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~ Gently stay connected with your family and partner's feelings ~ Hottoly is a mood-sharing app for family and partner that lets everyone share how they're feeling quickly. Just pick a sticker — that's all it takes. Your partner and family can see how you're doing today at a glance. A simple, warm way to stay connected with the people who matter most. ■ Why Hottoly? ・Know how your loved ones are feeling at a glance — without asking ・Just pick a sticker — simple enough to keep up every day ・Designed for all ages, from kids to grandparents ・Perfect for partners, busy families, and long-distance relationships ■ Key Features [Quick Mood Sharing] Share your mood quickly with colorful stickers. Add an optional comment if you want to say more. [Shared Timeline] See your partner's and family members' moods in real time on a shared timeline. Stay aware of each other's feelings without being intrusive. [Stories] Share photos from your day with your group. Stories are private to your group and gently fade away over time. [Reactions] React to moods and stories quickly. A warm way to say "I'm here" without words. [Groups] Create or join groups with a simple invite code. Be part of multiple groups at the same time. [Home Screen Widget] Glance at your loved ones' moods right from your home screen. [Gentle Reminders] Get soft nudges to check in with your mood each day. [Premium Features] Unlock extended mood history, advanced statistics, and more with Hottoly Premium (subscription required). Whether you're in a long-distance relationship, a busy partner checking on your loved one, a parent checking on your kids after school, or an adult child watching over aging parents from afar — Hottoly is the app that connects through feelings, not words. Terms of Service: https://hottoly.com/apps/hottoly/en/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://hottoly.com/apps/hottoly/en/privacy.html

About

AnniversaryNote Dates

Features
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Keep birthdays, anniversaries, and meaningful dates in one calm place. AnniversaryNote is a simple important date tracker for birthdays, wedding anniversaries, relationship milestones, favorite memories, and any date you want to remember. The Home screen shows today, upcoming dates, the next birthday, and the next anniversary at a glance. You can check how many days are left, how many years have passed, and what age a birthday will be. Use the timeline views to look back by age or by day count, including milestones such as 100 days, 1,000 days, and 10,000 days. Main features - Add birthdays and anniversaries - See today, upcoming dates, next birthdays, and next anniversaries - Search, filter, and sort your list - View dates on a monthly calendar - Browse age and day-count timelines - Organize dates with categories - Light, dark, and system themes - Japanese and English display options - Optional local reminders on the day, the day before, 7 days before, and day-count milestones - Export and import your data - Anniversary data is stored on device Recommended for people who want to: - Remember family and friends' birthdays - Keep wedding and relationship anniversaries organized - Save fan milestones, travel memories, or personal dates - Use a quiet, simple anniversary calendar - Check how many days are left until an important date AnniversaryNote is not a social timeline. It is a private notebook for the dates that matter to you.

Screenshots

Hottoly4 screens
AnniversaryNote Dates4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnniversaryNote Dates at none against Hottoly's 2. Hottoly's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hottoly sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AnniversaryNote Dates asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Hottoly ships an update every 2 days, AnniversaryNote Dates every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 28, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Hottoly versus AnniversaryNote Dates: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHottolyAnniversaryNote Dates
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSatoshi YokokawaYUUMA TAKINO

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Hottoly

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan7 Days trial$34.991 Year
None

AnniversaryNote Dates

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Hottoly free?
Hottoly is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AnniversaryNote Dates free?
AnniversaryNote Dates is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Hottoly or AnniversaryNote Dates have ads?
Both Hottoly and AnniversaryNote Dates show ads.
Which is updated more often, Hottoly or AnniversaryNote Dates?
Hottoly ships an update every 2 days, and AnniversaryNote Dates every 9 days. Most recently, Hottoly was updated on October 28, 2026 and AnniversaryNote Dates on October 28, 2026.

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