Comparison

AnyCal vs NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

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

Head to head
About

AnyCal

Create custom calendar wallpapers using your own photos. This utility allows you to select images, position calendars, and preview the final look before saving and setting it as your device's wallpaper.

Highlights
  • Create calendar wallpapers from photos
  • Two-month calendar display
  • Add calendar to wallpaper
  • Read holidays from MyHoliday
  • Test wallpaper appearance
  • Save and set wallpaper
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This App will create a calendar wallpaper from the photos you took. And you can check the appearance of the photo in the test. - Two months of the calendar display is now possible. - You can add a calendar to wallpaper. - This app reads the holiday from "MyHoliday" to add calendar. - See sister product of the "MyHoliday”. How to use 1. To read the image (Photo, camera, camera roll). 2. To determine the position by the expansion and movement. 3. To determine the placement by adding a calendar. 4. Test the appearance of wallpaper. 5. To save the wallpaper by pressing the "Save" button. 6. Just to set wallpaper after.

About

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

Highlights
  • Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Filter, search, and sort notes
  • Multiple layout styles for note lists
  • Light and dark mode support
  • View entry statistics
Features
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Organize your memories and records—your way, beautifully. NoteIt is a clean and flexible app designed to help you organize your daily notes, thoughts, and personal data—whether it's a quick idea, a favorite place, or a detailed life log. Each entry is fully customizable—combine text, images, ratings, numbers, and links into one rich item. Use categories and tags to stay organized, then filter, search, and sort to instantly find what you need. From hobbies to habits, NoteIt helps you preserve what matters—beautifully and efficiently. □ Key Features ・Create notes with titles, text, images, links, ratings, and numeric fields ・Build custom categories to neatly organize your notes ・Shuffle notes for a fresh look back at past entries ・Browse "Favorites" or view a list of recently updated notes ・Sort by custom order, newest first, or A–Z ・Filter by rating, tag, category, or favorites ・Use the keyword search bar to quickly find any note ・Choose from 4 layout styles for your note list display ・View stats like total notes and average rating ・Supports light & dark mode to suit your environment □ Use Cases ・Save your thoughts and reviews on books, movies, or travel—with photos ・Keep a visual inventory of your collections (magazines, CDs, merch, etc.) ・Track your favorite cafes, restaurants, or recipes ・Log study progress or build a personal habit tracker ・Create memory journals or themed folders for everyday reflections □ Perfect For ・People who want to organize information by category or topic ・Anyone building a personalized log with photos and ratings ・Visual thinkers who want to make sense of their ideas ・Users frustrated with overly complex note or spreadsheet apps ・Anyone looking for a clean, ad-free note-taking experience □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy NoteIt is independently developed with care and a focus on simplicity. Our goal: a note-taking app that’s easy for anyone to use—and enjoyable to keep using. We actively read all feedback and use it to guide future updates and features. Download NoteIt now and start organizing what matters—your way. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

Screenshots

AnyCal4 screens
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AnyCal at none against NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's 2. AnyCal also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 2). NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 73%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 6 weeks). On price, rating, 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. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. AnyCal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for AnyCal against 4.5 for NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AnyCal has 14 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of AnyCal's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AnyCal ships an update every 6 weeks, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AnyCal versus NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnyCalNoteIt Journal/Archive/Records
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (14 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews72.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings14 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShinichi AokawaYUUSUI KASHIWAGI

Customer experience

AnyCal

All ratings14 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews22 reviews
Positive72.7%
Neutral18.2%
Negative9.1%

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AnyCal

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is AnyCal free?
AnyCal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records free?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AnyCal or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
AnyCal is rated higher. AnyCal averages 4.6 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do AnyCal or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records have ads?
Neither AnyCal nor NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AnyCal or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
AnyCal ships an update every 6 weeks, and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. Most recently, AnyCal was updated on October 3, 2026 and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records on October 16, 2026.

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