# note（ノート） vs Commune

The clearest difference is review sentiment: note（ノート） at 47% against Commune's 11%. note（ノート） also leads on ratings volume (197 vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). Commune's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). 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. Commune asks for nothing beyond the download.

Commune holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: note（ノート） has 197 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 47% of note（ノート）'s written reviews are positive against 11% of Commune's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, Commune monthly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | note（ノート） | Commune |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commune-community-app/id1431404222/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 11.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 80 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) | [Commune Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1431404221) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Commune

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/commune-community-app/id1431404222)

This app provides a customer success portal where users can interact with like-minded community members. Engage by liking and commenting on posts, asking questions, and participating in discussions. Invitations are required for access.

**Highlights:** Customer Success Portal, Community Interaction, Like and Comment on Posts, Ask Questions, Invitation Required Access

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is note（ノート） free?

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

### Is Commune free?

Commune is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, note（ノート） or Commune?

Commune is rated higher. note（ノート） averages 4.7 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Commune averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do note（ノート） or Commune have ads?

Neither note（ノート） nor Commune shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, note（ノート） or Commune?

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, and Commune monthly. Most recently, note（ノート） was updated on September 24, 2026 and Commune on September 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*