CollectBook vs Meadow
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CollectBook
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CollectBook is the personal catalog app that lets you collect and organize anything you love. Create collections for the things that matter to you — movies you've watched, books you've read, restaurants you've visited, figures you've collected, games you've cleared. Set your own theme, add items with photos and notes, and build a personal database that's entirely yours. --- Collections for Everything --- There's no limit to what you can track. From hobbies and wishlist management to reviews and rankings — CollectBook adapts to any collection. Each collection gets its own rating style, so every theme feels right at home. --- Four Rating Styles --- Choose the rating method that fits your collection: • Star Rating (1–5): Perfect for movies, books, or anything you want to score • Rank (S / A / B / C / D): Great for games, spots, or tier-list style rankings • Check (Done / Not Done): Ideal for reading lists, bucket lists, and to-do tracking • Custom: Define your own scale with your own level names — up to 20 levels --- Powerful Filtering with Attributes --- Add custom attributes to each collection — like "Noodle Firmness" for a ramen log, or "Genre" for a music library. Filter items by any combination of attributes to find exactly what you're looking for. --- Search, Sort, and Browse --- Full-text search by name. Sort by rating, rank, check status, or date added. Group items by evaluation so you can see all your S-rank picks or 5-star favorites at a glance. Switch between grid and list view to browse your way. --- Bulk Add and Edit --- Select multiple photos at once and add them all in one go. Set names, ratings, and attributes in bulk before saving. You can also select multiple items to edit or delete them together — perfect for large collections. --- Your Data Stays on Your Device --- Everything is stored locally on your device. No accounts, no cloud sync, no data sent to external servers. CollectBook works fully offline — your collection is always private and always available. --- Backup and Restore --- Keep your collection safe with flexible backup options. Save backups inside the app (multiple generations) or export as a JSON file to Files or AirDrop. When restoring, pick individual collections to bring back — no need to overwrite everything. Auto-backup runs quietly in the background each time you leave the app. --- Key Features --- • Create and manage multiple collections • Add photos, notes, and custom attributes to items • Four rating styles: Star, Rank, Check, and Custom • Bulk photo import and bulk delete • Grid and list view • Search and filter by name and attributes • Group view by rating, rank, check status, or custom level • Backup and restore (in-app + file export) • Japanese and English support Start building your personal collection today.
Meadow
This app automatically creates a daily timeline of your activities using location, steps, and calendar data. Simply add comments and photos to transform your day into a narrative diary. It's designed for those who want to easily record and reflect on their daily lives without the burden of traditional journaling.
- Automatic timeline generation
- Comment and photo recording
- Manual event addition
- Library for reviewing past entries
- Privacy mode for specific days
- Voice input support
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Meadow ーメドウー あなたの一日が、自動で物語になる。新感覚のライフログ日記アプリ! 「日記を書こうと思っても、何をしたか思い出せない。」「毎日続けたいのに、面倒で結局やめてしまう。」そんな経験はありませんか?Meadowは、位置情報・歩数・カレンダーを自動で取り込み、あなたの一日をタイムラインとして記録します。あとはコメントを一言添えるだけで、本格的な日記が完成します! 【Meadowの特徴】 ● 書かなくていい日記 スマホを持ち歩くだけで、行った場所・移動・カレンダーの予定が自動でタイムラインに並びます。「今日何をしたか」を考える手間はゼロ。あなたは感じたことだけを添えればいい。 ● 続けられる、だから残る。 「書く」というハードルをなくすことで、日記が自然と毎日積み重なります。1週間後、1年後、過去の自分の足跡をそのまま振り返れる体験を。 【Meadowの機能】 ● 自動タイムライン GPS・歩数・カレンダーをもとに、1日の行動が時系列で自動生成。どこに行って、どれだけ歩いて、何の予定があったか一目でわかります。 ● コメント・写真の記録 タイムラインの各イベントに、一言コメントや写真を追加できます。音声入力にも対応。その瞬間の気持ちをさっと残せます。 ● 手動イベント追加 食事・気持ち・読書・体調など、自動では記録されない出来事も自由に追加。あなたの一日をより細かく彩れます。 ● ライブラリ 写真・地図・過去の日記をまとめて振り返れる機能。あの日どこにいたか、地図で確認することも。 ● プライバシーモード 特定の日を非公開にする機能。記録したくない日は、完全にブランクのまま保護できます。 【こんな人におすすめ】 ・日記を書きたいのに、毎回三日坊主になってしまう。 ・自分の日常を、あとで振り返れる形で残したい。 ・手書きやテキスト入力が面倒で、続けられない。 ・旅行や特別な日だけでなく、何気ない毎日も記録したい。 ・スマホが勝手に日記を作ってくれたら最高なのに、と思っている。
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Verdict
CollectBook and Meadow are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | CollectBook | Meadow |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | — | Free |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | RIN OHUCHI | Ryotaro Yogo |
In-app purchases
CollectBook
No in-app purchases
Meadow
No in-app purchases









