Comparison

Cloud Outliner vs Open Black Belt

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

Open Black Belt

Features
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Power Up Your Dojo with Open Black Belt to manage your members data, martial arts classes, attendance and members data. Check-Ins, Inventory Tracking and Reports. Works for all dojos, gyms, yoga studios, and other school organizations. • Easily search and keep track of all your students information. • Track student attendance/progression by seeing when they attend classes to rank up for belt tests and more. • Members can quick check in into class with a typed code, barcode or swipe card for easy access. • Send out email messages for notifications, campaigns and special events. • Detailed attendance reports and Graphs make running your dojo easy. • Setup Student Self Check In kiosk to quickly get a student's your school. • Manage all of your inventory items. Keep track of vendors and prices. • Groups can be used to setup your own criteria of member categories.

Screenshots

Cloud Outliner4 screens
Open Black Belt4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Open Black Belt at none against Cloud Outliner's 1. Open Black Belt also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Open Black Belt asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, Open Black Belt every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Cloud Outliner versus Open Black Belt: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCloud OutlinerOpen Black Belt
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (751 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings751 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.2
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDenys IevenkoJohn Facey

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

Open Black Belt

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Cloud Outliner

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro Features$4.99
None

Open Black Belt

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Cloud Outliner free?
Cloud Outliner is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Open Black Belt free?
Open Black Belt is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Cloud Outliner or Open Black Belt have ads?
Neither Cloud Outliner nor Open Black Belt shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Cloud Outliner or Open Black Belt?
Cloud Outliner ships an update every 6 months, and Open Black Belt every 2 weeks. Most recently, Cloud Outliner was updated on October 18, 2026 and Open Black Belt on October 16, 2026.

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