# マチコミ vs note（ノート）

The clearest difference is review sentiment: note（ノート） at 47% against マチコミ's 4%. note（ノート） also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). マチコミ's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. note（ノート） sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. マチコミ asks for nothing beyond the download.

マチコミ ships an update every 5 weeks, note（ノート） every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | マチコミ | note（ノート） |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | **[4.7 (202 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | — | **202** |
| Positive reviews | 4.0% of reviews | **46.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 59 MB | 90 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [ドリームエリア株式会社](https://appshunter.io/developer/838671023) | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) |

## What reviewers say

### マチコミ

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/id838671020)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### note（ノート）

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110)

A media platform for creators and their supporters. Discover new content, connect with interesting people, and share your passions. Build communities around shared interests and expand your creative network.

**Highlights:** Post your passions and thoughts, Read articles from favorite creators, Create article collections (magazines), Connect with like-minded individuals via memberships, Discover new content and creators

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ポイント100 | $0.99 | one-time |
| ポイント300 | $2.99 | one-time |
| ポイント500 | $3.99 | one-time |
| ポイント700 | $5.99 | one-time |
| ポイント1030 | $8.99 | one-time |
| ポイント2070 | $17.99 | one-time |
| ポイント3140 | $24.99 | one-time |
| ポイント5260 | $39.99 | one-time |
| ポイント10550 | $89.99 | one-time |
| ポイント21100 | $179.99 | one-time |
| ポイント31650 | $299.99 | one-time |
| ポイント52750 | $399.99 | one-time |
| ポイント105500 | $899.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is マチコミ free?

マチコミ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is note（ノート） free?

note（ノート） is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do マチコミ or note（ノート） have ads?

Neither マチコミ nor note（ノート） shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, マチコミ or note（ノート）?

マチコミ ships an update every 5 weeks, and note（ノート） every 2 weeks. Most recently, マチコミ was updated on October 13, 2026 and note（ノート） on October 16, 2026.

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