Comparison

QuestNotes vs PicWar

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

Head to head
About

QuestNotes

Embark on a fantasy adventure in a world of swords and magic. Create unique characters, engage in strategic battles, and choose from countless stories. Form parties of up to four players to explore together.

Highlights
  • Character customization
  • Strategic battles
  • Multiple story scenarios
  • Party system (up to 4 players)
  • Fantasy world exploration
Features
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QuestNotes(クエストノーツ)は、MMOTRPG(多人数参加型オンラインテーブルトークRPG)です。 あなたは冒険者となって剣と魔法のファンタジーの世界を冒険できます。 自由なキャラクターメイキングや戦略的なバトル、 そして数えきれないシナリオから好きな物語を選んで遊ぶことができます。 また、最大4人まででパーティーを組んで一緒に冒険することができます。 ■パトロン(有料会員)について 有料会員になっていただけると、キャラクタースロットが追加され、各種特典に利用できるリワードチケットを配布いたします。 料金 -パトロン:300円/1か月(税込) パトロンチケット毎月2枚、シナリオデータ上限 + 30、トークログの読み込み - 熟練のパトロン:500円/1か月(税込) パトロンチケット毎月4枚、シナリオデータ上限 + 70、トークログの読み込み - 栄誉のパトロン:1,000円/1か月(税込) パトロンチケット毎月8枚、シナリオデータ上限 + 150、トークログの読み込み ・有料会員は1ヶ月ごとの自動継続課金をご用意しております。 ・購入後のお支払いは、iTunesアカウントに請求されます。 ・自動継続課金は期間の期限が切れる24時間以内に自動課金されます。 ・自動継続課金は期間の期限が切れる24時間以上前に自動課金をオフにしなければ、自動更新されます。 ・自動継続課金はお客様自身で管理することができ、購入後に、[設定]-[iTunes Store]-[Apple ID]-[Apple IDを表示]の順番で設定画面へ進み、自動継続をオフにすることが可能です。 ・現在ご利用中の有料会員のキャンセルは、契約期間が終わった後にキャンセル処理が行われます。 ・有料会員になる際は、キャンペーン等で提供された無料お試し期間が残っていたとしても、その無料期間は消滅致します。 ■プライバシーポリシー https://www.questnotes.net/content/terms.aspx ■利用規約 https://www.questnotes.net/content/privacy.aspx

About

PicWar

Create unique Cyberpunk heroes using AI prompts or photos. Engage in dynamic, text-based battles and climb the PvP leaderboards. Explore cyberspace in PvE mode and evolve your heroes mid-fight.

Highlights
  • AI hero creation from prompts or photos
  • Dynamic AI battle narratives
  • PvP ELO Arena
  • PvE Adventure Mode
  • Mid-battle skill evolution
  • Social networking features
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Create your hero. Discover their story through AI text battles. PicWar is an AI text RPG where you create and grow your own heroes. Start with an image or an idea, choose skills, and challenge other players’ characters. Read AI-generated battle reports to follow each clash and discover the outcome. After the fight, chat with your hero, level up, and try new skill combinations. Give the characters you enjoy a growing history of battles and experiences. START WITH AN IMAGE OR IDEA Upload an image or generate one with AI, then name your hero. A few words can give your character a direction; add more background when you want to develop the idea further. PICK A RIVAL AND BATTLE Discover other players’ heroes or enter matchmaking. Choose your hero and equip skills before the fight. Follow the action through a text RPG battle report as the heroes attack, counter, and use their abilities. KEEP GROWING WITH YOUR HERO Talk about rivals and battles, gain experience, and level up. Explore different skill combinations and build a roster of heroes to take into your next battle. TRY MORE CHALLENGES • Take revenge and challenge your rival again after a defeat • Send two of your heroes into a 2v2 battle against two opposing heroes • Explore PvE adventures for rewards and progression • Invite friends to friendly battles An image. An idea. Your next hero.

Screenshots

QuestNotes4 screens
PicWar4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PicWar at 100% against QuestNotes's 36%. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. QuestNotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and PicWar sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QuestNotes ships an update every 5 days, PicWar every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
QuestNotes versus PicWar: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuestNotesPicWar
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.9 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size123 MB63 MB
Age rating12+12+
DeveloperYasuo TanakaSecond Wind Limited

Customer experience

QuestNotes

Written reviews42 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative47.6%

PicWar

All ratings14 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

QuestNotes

Subscriptions3
  • パトロン$2.991 Month
  • 熟練のパトロン$4.491 Month
  • 栄誉のパトロン$8.991 Month
5 purchases

PicWar

Subscriptions3
  • Picwar Pro Weekly$2.997 Days
  • PicWar Pro Monthly$6.991 Month
  • PicWar Pro Yearly$29.991 Year
One-time2
  • 250 Energy$0.99
  • PicWar 20 Hero Credits$1.99

Questions

Is QuestNotes free?
QuestNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PicWar free?
PicWar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do QuestNotes or PicWar have ads?
Neither QuestNotes nor PicWar shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QuestNotes or PicWar?
QuestNotes ships an update every 5 days, and PicWar every 3 days. Most recently, QuestNotes was updated on October 9, 2026 and PicWar on October 14, 2026.

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