Comparison

デブログ vs Retro Desktop Notes

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

Head to head
About

デブログ

Features
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朝起きて、スキマ時間に「今日はこれをやろう!」とメモ、そして、夜寝る前に「今日はこれをやった!」を一言残すだけ。 デブログは、個人開発者のための“開発ログ”アプリです。 毎日の小さな前進を記録すると、それがアプリの成長として積み上がっていきます。 ■ 横型タイムラインでアプリが育ってるのが見える アプリごとに、日々のログとバージョンアップが横並びで積み上がります。続けるほど、自分の開発がどれだけ進んだかがひと目でわかります。1日/3日/1週と拡大・縮小を変更できます。 ■ 主な機能 ・今日の記録:カテゴリ(アイデア/設計/UI/コーディング/テスト/審査に提出/リリース/宣伝 など)を選んで、一言メモするだけ ・累計記録・連続記録:積み重ねた日数と、続いている日数が見える ・アプリごとの詳細:タイムライン/バージョン履歴/ノート(写真・リンク・QR)/統計 ・カレンダー:開発の予定やリマインドを色付きで管理 ・今日のメモ:ふと思いついた「今日やること」をさっと書き留め ・CSVで書き出し/読み込み ■ 続けることが、いちばんの近道 派手な機能より「毎日ちょっとずつ」。小さな一歩の記録が、いつかリリースにつながります。 ■ データは端末内に保存 アカウント登録は不要。記録はすべてあなたのiPhoneの中に保存され、外部に送信されません。 ■ 利用規約(EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ ■ プライバシーポリシー https://nagamochi-lab.com/devlog-privacy.html

About

Retro Desktop Notes

Experience a nostalgic note-taking app that brings the charm of classic desktop computers to your mobile device. Enjoy a distraction-free writing experience with retro themes and essential organizational tools.

Highlights
  • Retro desktop themes
  • Fast and simple editor
  • Automatic saving
  • Pin important notes
  • Instant search
  • Trash with restore
Features
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Bring the charm of classic desktop computers to your pocket. Retro Memo is a nostalgic note-taking app inspired by vintage desktop operating systems. Designed for people who love retro interfaces, pixel-perfect details, and distraction-free writing. Instead of overwhelming you with unnecessary features, Retro Memo focuses on what matters most: writing, organizing, and enjoying the experience. FEATURES • Three beautiful retro desktop themes - Classic 95 - Platinum Mono - Luna Blue • Fast and simple note editor • Automatic saving • Pin important notes • Instant search • Sort your notes • Trash with restore support • Pixel-inspired desktop icons • Classic window interface • Retro typography • Privacy-friendly local storage NO SUBSCRIPTIONS. ONE-TIME PURCHASE. Whether you're capturing ideas, creating shopping lists, or writing quick reminders, Retro Memo makes every note feel like you're using a classic desktop computer again. A nostalgic experience, redesigned for modern iPhone.

Screenshots

デブログ4 screens
Retro Desktop Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Retro Desktop Notes at daily against デブログ's weekly. デブログ's advantage is iOS requirement (15.1 vs 17.0). On price, 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

Both are free to download. デブログ sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Retro Desktop Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

デブログ ships an update weekly, Retro Desktop Notes daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
デブログ versus Retro Desktop Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterデブログRetro Desktop Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.1 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNAGAMOCHI LABMARIE MORIKAGE

In-app purchases

3 purchases

デブログ

Subscriptions2
  • DevLog PRO(月額)$0.991 Month
  • DevLog PRO(年額)$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • DevLog PRO(買い切り)$24.99
1 purchases

Retro Desktop Notes

One-time1
  • Retroプレミアム$1.99

Questions

Is デブログ free?
デブログ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Retro Desktop Notes free?
Retro Desktop Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do デブログ or Retro Desktop Notes have ads?
Neither デブログ nor Retro Desktop Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, デブログ or Retro Desktop Notes?
デブログ ships an update weekly, and Retro Desktop Notes daily. Most recently, デブログ was updated on October 25, 2026 and Retro Desktop Notes on October 24, 2026.

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