Comparison

passNote vs PLOPI

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

Head to head
About

passNote

Features
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Exchange diaries are a traditional form of communication in Japan, where people share their daily experiences and thoughts through a notebook. Even today, they remain popular among young people, offering a slower and more meaningful alternative to social media and instant messaging. With this app, you can easily experience the charm of exchange diaries on your smartphone. Share your daily life, hobbies, and thoughts while getting to know someone little by little. Unlike short messages, exchange diaries help build deeper connections. By taking time to write and respond, you can learn about each other's values and perspectives and develop lasting relationships. You can also connect with people from around the world. Discover real daily life, culture, school, work, and traditions that cannot be fully understood through travel or social media alone. Exchange diaries are also a great way to learn languages. Built-in translation helps you communicate with confidence while naturally learning real expressions used by native speakers. Why not start a special exchange diary with someone, somewhere in the world?

About

PLOPI

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PLOPI is a private diary for two that can begin with one unexpected line, one invite, or one person you want to answer. Sometimes a few words stay with you before you know much about the person. Instead of disappearing in a fast chat, those words can become a slower diary you can read again later. Write about a scene from your way home. A small thought that reminded you of them. A thank-you you did not want to lose. The feeling of a day that a photo alone cannot hold. With PLOPI, a short note, a longer letter, a photo, or a sticker can become part of a diary that belongs to just the two of you. A DIARY FOR JUST THE TWO OF YOU Invite one person and start a diary together. Use it with a partner, someone you miss, a close friend, or someone far away, without needing to reply right away. SLOWER THAN CHAT, EASIER TO KEEP PLOPI is not built around instant replies. Write at your own pace, let the other person read at theirs, and keep the feelings you may want to revisit later. WRITE LIKE A LETTER Encouragement, everyday updates, gratitude, or a small love letter. PLOPI gives you a calm place to write what did not fit into a quick message. ADD PHOTOS AND STICKERS Make entries feel personal with photos and stickers. Even a short line can become a memory worth opening again. WHY PLOPI - Private diary for just the two of you - Letter-like entries for a partner or someone you miss - Made for couples, close friends, and long distance - Photos and stickers for more personal memories - A gentle alternative to fast chat - Feelings and memories you can read again - Free to start If you are looking for a diary app, couples journal, private letters, a friend diary, or a calm way to stay close across distance, start your first diary for two with PLOPI. Terms of Use : https://help.plo-pi.com/en/terms/2026-06-05-1

Screenshots

passNote3 screens
PLOPI4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: passNote at none against PLOPI's shown. PLOPI's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 5 days) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. passNote sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month and PLOPI sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

passNote ships an update every 5 days, PLOPI every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
passNote versus PLOPI: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterpassNotePLOPI
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size80 MB58 MB
Age rating17+17+
DeveloperRyota IzumiBeyond Imagine

In-app purchases

1 purchases

passNote

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Membership$2.991 Month
2 purchases

PLOPI

Subscriptions1
  • PLOPI PASS1 Month trial$3.991 Month
One-time1
  • Standard Sticker Item$0.49

Questions

Is passNote free?
passNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PLOPI free?
PLOPI is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do passNote or PLOPI have ads?
PLOPI shows ads; passNote does not.
Which is updated more often, passNote or PLOPI?
passNote ships an update every 5 days, and PLOPI every 2 days. Most recently, passNote was updated on September 17, 2026 and PLOPI on September 20, 2026.

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