Today, a Note vs loopatch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Today, a Note
Capture your day with a single photo and a brief thought. This private journal offers a simple way to record memories, with features like photo filters, calendar integration, and home screen widgets. Your entries are securely stored on your device and in iCloud, with optional app locking for added privacy.
- Daily photo and text entries
- Calendar view of memories
- Photo filters
- Home screen widgets
- Device and iCloud storage
- App lock with Face ID/passcode
- Export entries as ZIP
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A diary for keeping each day with one photo and one line. Write whenever you feel like it — your entries stay only on your device and in your iCloud. ■ EASY TO KEEP • Record your day with one photo and a few words • Add the day's weather • Five film-style filters with adjustable strength • Fill in past days from the calendar • No streaks — empty days are fine ■ LOOK BACK • A calendar that fills up with your photos — the whole month at a glance • Brings your past memories back to you • Search by words, place, tag or date ■ SHARE • Cards made for Instagram Stories ■ HOME SCREEN WIDGETS • Today's photo on your Home Screen • Your week's seven days at a glance • This month's diary photos at a glance ■ SAFE AND PRIVATE • Photos are copied into the app • Stored only on your own device and in your personal iCloud Drive • Lock the app with Face ID or a 4-digit passcode (immediately to 15 minutes) • Export your entries as a ZIP — text, photos and videos — that opens without the app ■ BIG SCREENS • On iPad, your list and your entry sit side by side
loopatch
Manage daily routines simply and intuitively. Start with small, achievable habits like drinking water or reading. Track your progress visually and gain motivation through cute characters and reports.
- Intuitive routine management
- Customizable routine setup
- Weekly and monthly progress checks
- Routine score and growth reports
- Multilingual support (Korean, English)
- Visual feedback for completed routines
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loopatch(루패치)는 매일 반복하는 루틴을 심플하고 직관적으로 관리하는 습관 트래커예요. 거창한 목표 대신 오늘 할 수 있는 작은 루틴부터 시작해보세요. 물 마시기, 책 읽기, 스트레칭처럼 사소한 것도 하나씩 체크하다 보면 어느새 나만의 습관이 됩니다. ■ 이런 분께 추천해요 · 작심삼일에서 벗어나 습관을 만들고 싶은 분 · 복잡한 앱은 부담스럽고, 심플한 루틴 관리가 필요한 분 · 나의 꾸준함을 눈으로 확인하며 동기부여를 얻고 싶은 분 ■ 주요 기능 · 루틴 관리 — 오늘의 루틴을 심플하고 직관적으로 한눈에 · 루틴 설정 — 원하는 루틴을 자유롭게 만들고 시작하기 · 주간·월간 점검 — 귀여운 캐릭터로 나의 루틴 달성을 확인 · 루틴 스코어 — 월간·연간 리포트로 나의 성장 기록 확인 · 다국어 지원 — 한국어와 영어 언어 설정 제공 ■ loopatch만의 매력 딱딱한 체크리스트가 아니에요. 루틴을 완료할 때마다 채워지는 귀여운 시각적 피드백이 매일의 작은 성취를 즐겁게 만들어줘요. 오늘도 나를 위한 작은 습관, loopatch와 함께 이어가 보세요.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: loopatch at every 2 days against Today, a Note's weekly. loopatch also leads on iOS requirement (14.0.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Today, a Note ships an update weekly, loopatch every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Today, a Note | loopatch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 14.0.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 21 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | MIAE SONG | DooHyun Jang |
Customer experience
Today, a Note
loopatch
In-app purchases
Today, a Note
No in-app purchases
loopatch
No in-app purchases









