Comparison

Dino vs Milu Bear Notes

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

Head to head
About

Dino

Features
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You know what to do — you just can't start. And when you finally do, your phone pulls you away. Dino is a task timer built for exactly that: pick one thing, press start, and it stays in your Dynamic Island until you're done. Designed around ADHD traits — procrastination, distraction, and time blindness. ■ One task at a time No long lists, no due dates, no priorities. Write one task and press start. Less choosing, faster starting. ■ It stays until you're done Your running task lives in the Dynamic Island and on the Lock Screen as a Live Activity. Even when you wander into other apps, the task and its timer never leave your sight. ■ Three timer modes - Stopwatch: just track elapsed time - Timer: get notified after a set duration - Pomodoro: automatic work/break cycles ■ Focus Guard (Dino Pro) Block distracting apps while you focus. Unlocks automatically during breaks and pauses. ■ No guilt on off days Only what you finish is recorded. Broken streaks cost you nothing. Daily wins and a weekly graph quietly stack up the proof that you did the thing. ■ Also - Live Activity mirrored to Apple Watch Smart Stack - iCloud sync across your devices - Repeat-task templates The name? Do It Now + One task. Dino. ■ Terms & Privacy - Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ - Privacy Policy: https://quusoh.co.jp/apps/dino/privacy

About

Milu Bear Notes

Features
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Milu Bear Notes is a simple and cute app for managing notes and tasks, with Milu Bear, a gentle handmade knitted bear, by your side. From shopping lists and quick ideas to daily tasks and important plans, you can easily write things down and keep track of what matters. Notes and tasks, all in one simple app. 【Key Features】 ■ Quick and easy notes Write down ideas whenever they come to mind. Your notes are saved automatically, so there’s no need to tap a save button. Titles, bullet lists, and other text formatting options help keep your notes clear and organized. ■ Tasks organized by date Keep track of what you need to do each day. Mark tasks as complete and easily see your daily progress. ■ Reminders and repeating tasks Get notifications for important plans and tasks. Set tasks to repeat daily, on weekdays, weekly, or monthly. ■ Home Screen widgets View and complete tasks without opening the app. Choose from three widget sizes to keep important tasks within easy reach. ■ iCloud and on-device storage Use iCloud to sync your data across devices signed in to the same Apple Account, or choose to keep your data only on your device. ■ Cute character icons Add your favorite Milu Bear character icons to notes and tasks. Collect different looks and make everyday planning a little more fun. 【Get More with Premium】 Choose between monthly and annual subscription plans. ・Remove ads ・Premium-exclusive fonts ・Premium-exclusive app icons ・Premium-exclusive character icons ・Use character icons without watching ads Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula

Screenshots

Dino4 screens
Milu Bear Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Dino at none against Milu Bear Notes's shown. Milu Bear Notes's advantage is update cadence (daily vs monthly) and iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, 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. Dino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Milu Bear Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dino ships an update monthly, Milu Bear Notes daily. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 3 level
Dino versus Milu Bear Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDinoMilu Bear Notes
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.017.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB51 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperQuusoh Co.Hiroaki Umino

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Dino

Subscriptions2
  • Dino Pro Plan$2.991 Month
  • Dino Pro yearly plan$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Dino Pro Lifetime Plan$39.99
2 purchases

Milu Bear Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly$6.991 Year

Questions

Is Dino free?
Dino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Milu Bear Notes free?
Milu Bear Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Dino or Milu Bear Notes have ads?
Milu Bear Notes shows ads; Dino does not.
Which is updated more often, Dino or Milu Bear Notes?
Dino ships an update monthly, and Milu Bear Notes daily. Most recently, Dino was updated on November 10, 2026 and Milu Bear Notes on November 10, 2026.

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