Comparison

Cloud Outliner vs Outliner

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

Head to head
About

Cloud Outliner

This app helps you structure your thoughts and tasks into clear, organized lists. It offers visual organization, synchronization across devices, and rich editing features for easy management of your ideas and plans. Share your organized content easily with others.

Highlights
  • Multi-level document management
  • Drag & drop reordering
  • Swipe to indent
  • Rich text formatting
  • iCloud synchronization
  • Export to PDF and OPML
  • Password protection
Features
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Cloud Outliner helps you turn ideas and tasks into clear, structured lists. Capture thoughts instantly, organize them visually, and keep everything synchronized across your Mac, iPhone, and iPad with iCloud. With rich editing, intuitive gestures, and easy sharing, staying organized has never been easier. Install Cloud Outliner and bring clarity to your work and life. Key Features Organize and Protect • Multi-level document manager • Color tags for quick highlights • Password protection • Custom templates • Duplicate documents Powerful Outline Editor • Drag & drop to reorder • Swipe to change indentation • Multi-select for bulk actions • Checkboxes and auto-numbering • Notes for list items • Rich text formatting and highlighting • Collapse or expand any level • Filters, undo/redo, copy/paste • Link and phone number detection • Read-only mode • Wireless keyboard support with shortcuts Sync and Share • Sync across iPhone, iPad, and Mac with iCloud* • Mac version available • Export to PDF, OPML, plain text • Import OPML files • Print via AirPrint • Share by email or messenger Extra • Light and Dark mode • Clean, intuitive design • Portrait and landscape support * Sync with Mac requires Cloud Outliner Pro for macOS, sold separately.

About

Outliner

This app helps you organize thoughts and ideas with a simple yet powerful outliner. Create nested lists, manage multiple projects, and use intuitive controls to structure essays, novels, or tasks. Its clean interface minimizes distractions for focused thinking.

Highlights
  • Infinite hierarchy for nested lists
  • Intuitive controls for reordering items
  • Multiple document management
  • Focus-oriented minimalist interface
  • Idea capture and development
Features
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Organize your thoughts. Structure your ideas. Keep everything clear. Outline is a simple outliner and hierarchical note-taking app that helps you organize ideas, notes, and information into flexible nested lists. KEY FEATURES • Nested Notes: Structure your ideas with parent and child items. • Drag and Drop: Easily rearrange items and change their hierarchy. • Multiple Documents: Keep notes, plans, and projects organized separately. • Simple Editing: Add, edit, and delete items with ease. • Auto Save: Your changes are saved automatically. • User Guide: Learn the basics with the built-in manual. PERFECT FOR • Organizing ideas and brainstorming • Taking work or study notes • Planning projects and tasks • Structuring writing and outlines • Keeping information clear and organized Start with a simple list, then build a structure that makes sense to you. Move ideas around, group related thoughts, and turn scattered notes into clear outlines. A simple way to think, plan, and organize.

Screenshots

Cloud Outliner4 screens
Outliner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Cloud Outliner at 80% against Outliner's 20%. Cloud Outliner also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.5) and ads (none vs shown). On price, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Cloud Outliner sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Outliner sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cloud Outliner holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cloud Outliner has 756 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Cloud Outliner's written reviews are positive against 20% of Outliner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, Outliner every 14 months. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Cloud Outliner versus Outliner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud OutlinerOutliner
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (756 ratings) — better3.5 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews — better20.0% of reviews
Number of ratings756 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 months — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys Ievenkohirokazu murabe

Customer experience

Cloud Outliner

All ratings751 ratings
Positive91.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews421 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral9.0%
Negative10.9%

Outliner

All ratings4 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

Bugs and requests

Cloud Outliner

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Issues with restoring Pro purchases on new devices
  • Inconsistent syncing behavior between iOS and macOS versions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for attaching files and images
  • Improve export options beyond OPML
  • Introduce a true dark mode with black text on dark background
  • Add keyboard shortcuts for common actions
  • Enhance the ability to move and reorganize outline items

Outliner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Outliner

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$4.99
2 purchases

Outliner

One-time2
  • Hide Advertisement$2.99
  • Remove Ads & Unlimited Docs$3.99

Questions

Is Cloud Outliner free?
Cloud Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Outliner free?
Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cloud Outliner or Outliner?
Cloud Outliner is rated higher. Cloud Outliner averages 4.5 out of 5 from 756 ratings, while Outliner averages 3.5 from 4 ratings.
Do Cloud Outliner or Outliner have ads?
Outliner shows ads; Cloud Outliner does not.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Outliner or Outliner?
Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, and Outliner every 14 months. Most recently, Cloud Outliner was updated on October 29, 2026 and Outliner on October 29, 2026.

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