Comparison

Jot It Down vs JotSpot

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

Head to head
About

Jot It Down

Capture, organize, and quickly access all your thoughts, notes, and ideas. This app helps you manage to-do lists, create wish lists with photos and locations, and find information instantly using tags and search. Keep your data secure with double encryption.

Highlights
  • Record and organize notes
  • Access from any device
  • Use camera and GPS for notes
  • Create organized to-do lists
  • Make wish lists with photos
  • Tag and color-code notes
  • Double-encrypted data security
Features
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Jot It Down – Sticky Notes Just Got “Smart” Access every thought, note, idea and detail in just a second or two: - Record, organize and access your Jots anytime, anywhere - Access from any mobile device or a web browser - Use camera and GPS technology to find anything GET YOUR TO-DO’S DONE - Replace hand scratched notes with organized, electronic to-do lists for work, home, kids events, volunteer gigs and more - Add to do’s whenever and wherever you like - Use tags to stay organized MAKE WISH LISTS A REALITY - Add photos and locations via GPS technology to capture must-try shops, restaurants & more - Capture the perfect gift ideas on the spot - Remember key events and places you want to return to - Plan trips: save research, reservations and itineraries FIND JOTS IN A JIFFY - Get organized with tags and color coding - Use keyword searches - Create and find jots in 5 seconds or less Keep your to-do’s a secret with double-encryption data security Pricing Levels - Free 30-day trial - $1.99 monthly – unlimited access to full features for 30 days - $3.99 for three months – unlimited access to full features for 90 days - $6.99 for six months – unlimited access to full features for 6 months. - $9.99 annually – unlimited access to full features for 12 months. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24 hours prior to the end of the current billing cycle. You will not be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after your purchase.

About

JotSpot

Features
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JotSpot is the note-taking app that gets out of your way. No folders to organize, no formatting to fuss over - just open it and start typing. Whether you're capturing a quick thought, a shopping list, or an idea before it slips away, JotSpot makes it effortless. Distraction-Free Writing A clean, focused editor with smart bulleted lists - press return to continue a list, or leave it blank to break out. Auto-save keeps your work safe every few seconds, so you never lose a thought. Hands-Free with Siri Just say "Hey Siri, make a note in JotSpot" and dictate - JotSpot saves it silently in the background, no need to even open the app. Want to jump straight in and edit? Ask Siri to create and edit a note instead. Built for the moments when your hands are full but your mind isn't. Private When You Need It Lock any note with its own password, and unlock it instantly with Face ID or Touch ID. Keep your personal notes personal. Always in Sync Your notes sync automatically across all your devices with iCloud - smart conflict handling means your latest edit always wins, even if you were writing offline. Make It Yours Choose from multiple app icons, adjust list density to fit your style, and toggle light or dark mode per note. Long-press the JotSpot icon from your Home Screen for instant new-note creation. Share in a Tap Send any note anywhere with the built-in share sheet - texts, emails, other apps, you name it.

Screenshots

Jot It Down4 screens
JotSpot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Jot It Down at Free against JotSpot's $0.99. Jot It Down also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 26.0). JotSpot's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4). On update cadence, ads and device support 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

Jot It Down is free to download; JotSpot costs $0.99 up front. Jot It Down sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. JotSpot asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Jot It Down ships an update every 3 weeks, JotSpot every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Jot It Down versus JotSpot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJot It DownJotSpot
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating2.7 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB6 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperAmmar DarkazanliRyan Hunter

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Jot It Down

Subscriptions4
  • Subscription$1.991 Month
  • Subscription$3.993 Months
  • Subscription$6.996 Months
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  • Subscription$9.991 Year
None

JotSpot

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Jot It Down free?
Jot It Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JotSpot free?
JotSpot costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Jot It Down or JotSpot have ads?
Neither Jot It Down nor JotSpot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Jot It Down or JotSpot?
Jot It Down ships an update every 3 weeks, and JotSpot every 5 weeks. Most recently, Jot It Down was updated on October 21, 2026 and JotSpot on October 24, 2026.

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