# note（ノート） vs Bitfan

The clearest difference is review sentiment: note（ノート） at 47% against Bitfan's 4%. note（ノート） also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (197 vs 6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. note（ノート） sells 13 one-off in-app purchases and Bitfan sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

note（ノート） holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: note（ノート） has 197 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of note（ノート）'s written reviews are positive against 4% of Bitfan's.

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, Bitfan weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | note（ノート） | Bitfan |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews)** | [3.0 (6 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfan/id1495775691/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 6 |
| Positive reviews | **46.7% of reviews** | 3.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 90 MB | 214 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) | [SKIYAKI Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1046412912) |

## 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 |


### Bitfan

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bitfan/id1495775691)

This platform centralizes all your favorite artists' content, including social media updates, fan club exclusives, and live streams. Engage with creators through exclusive communities, direct messaging, and even one-on-one video calls. Supports multiple languages for global fan engagement.

**Highlights:** Centralized social media timeline, Exclusive fan club content, Limited group chats, Live streaming access, One-on-one video calls, Automatic translation support

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| $2.99 (1) | $2.99 | per month |
| $3.99 (1) | $3.99 | per month |
| $4.99 (1) | $4.99 | per month |
| $5.99 (1) | $5.99 | per month |
| $6.99 (1) | $6.99 | per month |
| $7.99 (1) | $7.99 | per month |
| $8.99 (1) | $8.99 | per month |
| $9.99 (1) | $9.99 | per month |
| $12.99 (1) | $12.99 | per month |
| $17.99 (1) | $17.99 | per month |
| $44.99 (1) | $44.99 | per month |
| Heart x 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 2 | $1.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 3 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 4 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 5 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 10 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 15 | $14.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 20 | $19.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 25 | $24.99 | one-time |
| Heart x 50 | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is note（ノート） free?

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

### Is Bitfan free?

Bitfan is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

note（ノート） is rated higher. note（ノート） averages 4.7 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while Bitfan averages 3.0 from 6 ratings.

### Do note（ノート） or Bitfan have ads?

Neither note（ノート） nor Bitfan shows ads.

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

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bitfan weekly. Most recently, note（ノート） was updated on September 24, 2026 and Bitfan on September 23, 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.*