# GridNote vs 拝啓

The clearest difference is ads: 拝啓 at none against GridNote's shown. On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. GridNote sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and 拝啓 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

GridNote ships an update every 6 days, 拝啓 weekly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | GridNote | 拝啓 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridnote-zen-writing-space/id6761039681/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1** | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | **No** |
| Update frequency | **Every 6 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 79 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **15.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kyuman Kim](https://appshunter.io/developer/1882931584) | [Daichi Maruyama](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842995314) |

## What reviewers say

### GridNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gridnote-zen-writing-space/id6761039681)

This app offers a unique writing experience inspired by traditional manuscript paper. Its grid-based interface encourages structured thinking and visual organization for journaling, essays, and project planning. Customize your writing space with various themes and grid layouts.

**Highlights:** Unique manuscript paper UI, Flexible grid settings, Structured journaling with calendar view, Aesthetic customization (colors, themes), Smart organization with folders, Ad-free writing experience (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $14.99 | per year |


### 拝啓

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id6770076497)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 拝啓 プレミアム | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GridNote free?

GridNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is 拝啓 free?

拝啓 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do GridNote or 拝啓 have ads?

GridNote shows ads; 拝啓 does not.

### Which is updated more often, GridNote or 拝啓?

GridNote ships an update every 6 days, and 拝啓 weekly. Most recently, GridNote was updated on October 10, 2026 and 拝啓 on October 10, 2026.

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