# Jot It Down vs NodeNote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NodeNote at 79% against Jot It Down's 33%. NodeNote also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7). Jot It Down's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 14.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Jot It Down sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and NodeNote sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NodeNote holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Jot It Down's written reviews are positive against 79% of NodeNote's.

Jot It Down ships an update every 3 weeks, NodeNote monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Jot It Down | NodeNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-it-down/id1048182643/reviews) | **[4.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodenote-mind-map-and-flow-chart/id1456988949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | **79.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ammar Darkazanli](https://appshunter.io/developer/458221211) | [小波 司](https://appshunter.io/developer/1271012003) |

## What reviewers say

### Jot It Down

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-it-down/id1048182643)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Subscription | $1.99 | per month |
| Subscription | $3.99 | per 3 months |
| Subscription | $6.99 | per 6 months |
| Subscription | $9.99 | per year |


### NodeNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nodenote-mind-map-and-flow-chart/id1456988949)

This app allows users to create interactive flowcharts and mind maps. Design algorithms, organize logic, and plan processes with flexible note-taking features. It offers a new generation of interactive experience for knowledge systems.

**Highlights:** Interactive flowcharts, Mind map creation, Algorithm design, Logic sorting, Process planning, Two-way composition

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Flow chart | $2.99 | one-time |
| Mind map | $2.99 | one-time |
| NodeNote Pro | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Jot It Down free?

Jot It Down is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is NodeNote free?

NodeNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Jot It Down or NodeNote?

NodeNote is rated higher. Jot It Down averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while NodeNote averages 4.2 from 5 ratings.

### Do Jot It Down or NodeNote have ads?

Neither Jot It Down nor NodeNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Jot It Down or NodeNote?

Jot It Down ships an update every 3 weeks, and NodeNote monthly. Most recently, Jot It Down was updated on October 21, 2026 and NodeNote on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*