Comparison

BatteryNest vs Record Towん

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

Head to head
About

BatteryNest

Features
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Tiny animals living with your battery, right on your home screen. Their expressions change as your battery drains, and recover when you charge. A quiet little companion for every charging cycle. BatteryNest is a lifestyle widget app where small animal dioramas evolve based on your iPhone's battery level and charging state. 【Features】 ■ Battery-driven storytelling - Animals change expression and posture based on battery state - The lower the battery, the more rewarding a full charge feels - Charging finally has something to look forward to ■ Always-on home screen widget - Full support for iOS 18+ home screen widgets - A Nest picker appears automatically when you place the widget - Pin different animals to different widgets ■ A growing cast of characters - From soft and gentle to bold and curious — many personalities to choose from - Swap your home screen residents whenever you like - Seasonal limited Nests join from time to time ■ Simple, transparent monetization - Start for free and add Nests you love along the way - 1 ticket = own 1 Nest permanently - BatteryNest Pro unlocks every Nest ■ Zero ads, zero notifications - Designed to never interrupt your moment of calm - Just a little more joy in your charging routine ■ Privacy-first - Anonymous sign-in by default — no email required - Minimal data, account deletion completes in-app 【Who it's for】 - Anyone who loves customizing their home screen - People who want their battery routine to feel a little richer - Those who find joy in cute animal designs - Fans of seasonal aesthetics Terms of Service: https://taroshun32.github.io/app-legal/battery-nest/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://taroshun32.github.io/app-legal/battery-nest/privacy-policy.html

About

Record Towん

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Record Town is an app that makes it fun to keep track of medical visits, health, and daily habits in an RPG-inspired world. 【What You Can Do】 ・Track Visits Create custom categories for each family member, such as doctor visits, pediatric appointments, dental checkups, or hair salon visits. Save each visit with the date, notes, and photos. ・Track Health Keep a record of daily health information such as fevers, coughs, periods, and more, along with your own notes. ・Track Habits Category names can be customized, so you can also use the app to track habits such as workouts, walking, or reading. ・Save Medical Information Save information about hospitals, clinics, and other places you visit, so you can easily check it whenever you need it. ・Set Visit Reminders & Appointments Set your next recommended visit or upcoming appointment as your “Next Quest.” You can save the date and time, along with notes such as what to bring, and see all your upcoming appointments in one place. ・Get Schedule Notifications Receive notifications for upcoming visits and appointments. Notification dates and times can be customized for each person and event, and you can choose multiple reminders, such as on the day or several days in advance. Manage records for the whole family—Mom, Dad, kids, and more—all in one place. “When was my last haircut?” “What symptoms did my child have at their last doctor’s visit?” “When is my next appointment?” With Kiroku Town, you can easily look back at past records and check what’s coming up next.

Screenshots

BatteryNest4 screens
Record Towん4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Record Towん at none against BatteryNest's 5. BatteryNest's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 9 days) and iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.6). 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. BatteryNest sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Record Towん asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BatteryNest ships an update every 4 days, Record Towん every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
BatteryNest versus Record Towん: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBatteryNestRecord Towん
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developershunta nakamuraMami Kawai

In-app purchases

5 purchases

BatteryNest

Subscriptions2
  • BatteryNest Pro (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • BatteryNest Pro (Annual)$11.991 Year
One-time3
  • Ticket ×1$0.49
  • Ticket ×5$1.99
  • Ticket ×12$4.99
None

Record Towん

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BatteryNest free?
BatteryNest is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Record Towん free?
Record Towん is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BatteryNest or Record Towん have ads?
Neither BatteryNest nor Record Towん shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BatteryNest or Record Towん?
BatteryNest ships an update every 4 days, and Record Towん every 9 days. Most recently, BatteryNest was updated on October 31, 2026 and Record Towん on November 5, 2026.

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