# note（ノート） vs mixi2

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mixi2 at none against note（ノート）'s 13. mixi2 also leads on review sentiment (79% vs 47%). note（ノート）'s advantage is ratings volume (197 vs 23). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. note（ノート） sells 13 one-off in-app purchases. mixi2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for note（ノート） against 4.8 for mixi2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: note（ノート） has 197 ratings behind it against 23, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 47% of note（ノート）'s written reviews are positive against 79% of mixi2's.

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, mixi2 weekly. Both last shipped on September 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | note（ノート） | mixi2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (197 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note/id906581110/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixi2/id6475064197/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **197** | 23 |
| Positive reviews | 46.7% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 90 MB | 130 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 17+ | +17 |
| Developer | [note inc. (Tokyo)](https://appshunter.io/developer/636423901) | [MIXI, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/285951869) |

## 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 |


### mixi2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixi2/id6475064197)

A new social networking service focused on sharing daily moments through short text posts. Connect with friends and communities, join or create events, and express yourself with unique reactions. Prioritizes close connections and real-time interaction.

**Highlights:** Short text posts, Home timeline aggregation, Emotion text (emoteki), Reactions for posts, Community creation and joining, Online and offline event planning, Invitation-based user onboarding

**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 mixi2 free?

mixi2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, note（ノート） or mixi2?

mixi2 is rated higher. note（ノート） averages 4.7 out of 5 from 197 ratings, while mixi2 averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do note（ノート） or mixi2 have ads?

Neither note（ノート） nor mixi2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, note（ノート） or mixi2?

note（ノート） ships an update every 2 weeks, and mixi2 weekly. Most recently, note（ノート） was updated on September 24, 2026 and mixi2 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.*