Comparison

MATCHA JOURNAL vs Matcha Notes

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

Head to head
About

MATCHA JOURNAL

Document, rate, and reflect on every matcha you taste. AI photo scanning identifies matcha details, while a personal dashboard visualizes your tasting history. Your journal is private and personal.

Highlights
  • Log tasting details (name, brand, origin, grade, aroma, color, texture, preparation)
  • Add personal tasting notes and flavor tags
  • AI photo scanning for instant matcha identification
  • Rate matchas and mark favorites
  • Filter and sort journal entries
  • Visualize tasting history with charts
  • Private and personal journal entries
Features
Read full description

Matcha Journal is your personal companion for exploring the world of matcha. Whether you're a curious beginner or a seasoned ceremonial grade enthusiast, Matcha Journal helps you document, rate, and reflect on every matcha you taste — turning fleeting impressions into a rich personal archive. Log Every Tasting Record the name, brand, origin, grade, aroma, colour, texture, and preparation method of any matcha you try. Add personal tasting notes and flavour tags like umami, grassy, sweet, or floral. AI Photo Scanning Simply take a photo of your matcha product and our AI instantly identifies the brand, grade, origin, and suggested flavour notes — saving you time and making journaling effortless. Rate & Discover Give each matcha a star rating and mark your favourites with "Would Buy Again." Filter and sort your journal to instantly surface your top-rated teas. Your Personal Dashboard Visualise your tasting history with beautiful charts. See your grade distribution, average ratings, most common flavour notes, and your highest-rated discoveries at a glance. Private & Personal Your journal is entirely your own. Entries are private to your account and never shared. Start your matcha journey today.

About

Matcha Notes

Easily track your matcha experiences and discover new favorites. Scan labels, browse a growing catalog with tasting notes and prices, and rate your drinks to build a personalized taste profile. Find matcha near you and connect with a community of fellow enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Scan matcha labels
  • Browse 1,600+ teas
  • Rate and review matchas
  • Personalized taste recommendations
  • Find matcha cafes on a map
  • Share with a community
  • Leaderboards
Features
Read full description

Matcha Notes is the easiest way to keep track of every matcha you drink and discover your next favourite. SCAN ANY MATCHA Point your camera at a matcha label and we tell you what it is and if it's any good. Even for Japanese labels. A CATALOGUE THAT KEEPS GROWING Browse 1,900+ matchas, hojichas and powdered teas from brands big and small. Every matcha has tasting notes, flavour tags, grades and real prices, with new brands added every week. RATE AND REVIEW Give stars, pick flavour notes, add photos and value for money. Your ratings build your personal taste profile. YOUR TASTE MATCH The more you rate, the better we can recommend other matchas. Every matcha shows a match score made just for you, so you know before you buy. FIND MATCHA NEAR YOU Open the Explore map to find matcha cafes around you, see what members ordered there, and get directions in one tap. SHARE WITH THE COMMUNITY Post your matcha, recipes and cafe visits. Follow friends, send messages, and see what fellow matcha lovers are drinking. Be the Top Taster on the leaderboard. MADE FOR MATCHA PEOPLE Fully in English and Thai. Translation to other languages is built in. Free to use: browse, rate, review, scan and post without paying anything. Join as an Early Member while spots last and keep the badge forever.

Screenshots

MATCHA JOURNAL4 screens
Matcha Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Matcha Notes at Free against MATCHA JOURNAL's $5.99. MATCHA JOURNAL's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.5). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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

Matcha Notes is free to download; MATCHA JOURNAL costs $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MATCHA JOURNAL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
MATCHA JOURNAL versus Matcha Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMATCHA JOURNALMatcha Notes
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.5 (2 ratings)
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequency—Fortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.115.1
Further details — not scored
Size186 MB57 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJEANETTE BROWNYahata Ventures LLC

Customer experience

MATCHA JOURNAL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Matcha Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

MATCHA JOURNAL

No in-app purchases

None

Matcha Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MATCHA JOURNAL free?
MATCHA JOURNAL costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Matcha Notes free?
Matcha Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MATCHA JOURNAL or Matcha Notes?
MATCHA JOURNAL is rated higher. MATCHA JOURNAL averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Matcha Notes averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.
Do MATCHA JOURNAL or Matcha Notes have ads?
Neither MATCHA JOURNAL nor Matcha Notes shows ads.

Other comparisons