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3.9 avg rating
2 free apps
Updated September 2026

Mellel is great, but it's not the only option. Explore 36+ similar apps for iPhone and iPad, each reviewed and rated by real users. Find free alternatives, premium upgrades, and hidden gems.

KobCard

KobCard by KOB MARKETING

Gift Card Information Platform
📊 Productivity
4.0(62 ratings)
Free
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KobCard is a comprehensive gift card information platform that offers real-time exchange rates, price calculations, and the latest news on gift cards. It serves as a one-stop destination for individuals looking to buy, sell, or stay informed about the world of gift cards.

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Top Alternatives to Mellel

Outliner for iPad#1

Outliner for iPad by CarbonFin

Editor's Choice
📊 Productivity
4.8😊(13 ratings)
$4.99
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This application is an iPad-exclusive outlining tool. It is a legacy version, with a universal app available for new users. Contact the developer for any inquiries.

What We Love

  • 👍 Simple, intuitive interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive performance
  • 🔄 Seamless syncing across devices
  • 💾 Free cloud backup and sync service
  • 📱 Works on iPhone, iPad, and web
  • 📋 Excellent for organizing hierarchical lists
  • ✅ Checkboxes and task completion tracking
  • 🏷️ Tag-based organization system
  • 📤 OPML export format for portability
  • 🎯 Minimal, distraction-free design
  • 📝 Ability to add notes to items
  • 🔗 Dropbox integration available
  • 💪 Reliable and stable with no crashes
  • 🎨 Clean, professional appearance

Room to Improve

  • 🔤 Font size options too limited
  • 👁️ Text too small for accessibility needs
  • 🎨 No color or formatting options
  • 📱 Separate paid apps for iPhone and iPad
  • ⌨️ Poor keyboard support and shortcuts
  • 🔐 No password protection feature
  • 📊 Lacks advanced task management features
  • 🗂️ No folder organization system
  • 🔗 OneDrive support missing
  • ⏰ No due dates or reminders
  • 🖨️ No direct PDF export from app
  • 🌐 Requires web interface for some imports
  • 📞 Unresponsive developer support
  • ⚠️ Infrequent updates and maintenance
  • 🎯 Limited metadata capabilities
Bookends#2

Bookends by Sonny Software, LLC

Reference management on the go
Strong Contender
📊 Productivity
4.7😊(394 ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Manage your research references and PDFs on your mobile device. Search online databases, import metadata, annotate PDFs, and organize your library. Offers basic functionality for free with optional one-time purchase and yearly subscription for advanced features like cloud sync and unlimited imports.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Seamless sync across devices
  • 👍 Excellent PDF annotation tools
  • 🔒 Reliable and stable
  • 💡 Powerful reference management features
  • 👍 Responsive and helpful developer support

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Sync issues with iCloud and PDF files
  • 🔒 Subscription model for essential features
  • 👎 Outdated and clunky user interface
  • 🔒 Limited functionality on iOS without subscription
iWriter Pro#3

iWriter Pro by Serpensoft Group

Markdown Text Editor
Worth Considering
📊 Productivity
4.7(130 ratings)
$4.99
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A minimalist text editor with robust Markdown support and distraction-free writing. It offers iCloud sync, live syntax highlighting, and various export options for documents.

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