Comparison

Folder Note and String Counter vs Nested Folder Notes

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

Head to head
About

Folder Note and String Counter

Organize notes into folders with character limits and count differences. Features text-to-speech, customization options, and iCloud backup. Ideal for users needing structured note-taking.

Highlights
  • Folder organization
  • Character count limits per folder
  • Text-to-speech with position tracking
  • Customizable font and background
  • iCloud data backup
  • Search functionality
Features
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This is a simple notepad that can be easily divided into folders. You can set the maximum number of characters in a folder, so you can see the difference in the number of characters you can enter. You can read out the text by pressing and holding the data displayed in the list, or by double tapping the specified position on the input screen. If you read out the text on the input screen, you can check the position where the text is being read out. Functions Swipe to switch folders. Maximum number of characters per folder can be set. Character count difference display. The total number of characters is displayed for each folder. Memo is read out loud by long push of the list. Support for horizontal screen display. The deletion of the memo at once and the movement of the category are possible. The size, color, and style of the font of the input screen can be changed. The background color of the input screen can be changed. Open the browser immediately from the input screen. You can open the browser right from the input screen, or close the keyboard after entering a link. Peek and Pop support (3DTouch compatible devices only) Memo character count, copy, and share functions. Data backup with iCloud. Changeable theme color. Adjustable speed of text-to-speech. Looped playback of text-to-speech. Text search in memo. The title of the memo is possible. It is recommended for those who want to make memos in folders. Please use it. Also, if you have any requests or problems, please let us know from the review or settings screen. We will consider and respond at any time. We look forward to working with you. Restore when changing phones When you change your phone model, you can restore the previously purchased paid version for free. (Please log in to iTunes on your iPhone or iPad with the same AppleID as when you purchased the app. Confirmation and cancellation Select "Recommended" at the bottom of the AppStore app-> Select Apple ID-> Select "Show Apple ID" -> Select from "Manage" in the subscription. From this screen, you can check the timing of the next auto-renewal and cancel/set the auto-renewal. About auto-renewal billing The free trial is valid only for the first time. If you do not cancel more than 24 hours prior to the end of the trial period, you will be billed automatically after the 2-week free trial ends. If you do not cancel the auto-renewal more than 24 hours before the end of the trial period, your subscription will be automatically renewed. You will be billed for the auto-renewal within 24 hours before the end of the subscription period. Notes If you have been billed in the app, you cannot cancel by any method other than the above. Cancellation for the current month will not be accepted. You will be billed via your iTunes account. Terms of Use https://nilcraft.jp/terms_en

About

Nested Folder Notes

This app allows users to create deeply nested folders for organizing notes, ideal for managing large amounts of information for work, study, or creative projects. It offers features like drag-and-drop reordering, color-coding, and search functionality to streamline note management.

Highlights
  • Nested folders for structured organization
  • Drag & drop and auto sorting
  • Color-coded notes
  • Search and trash folder
  • Photo attachments
  • Checklists
  • Note history and recovery
Features
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CrumbNote is a powerful note app that lets you create folders inside folders. Organize large amounts of notes with a clear, structured layout that’s perfect for work, study, and creative projects. Reorder notes easily with drag and drop, or let the app sort them automatically. Select multiple notes or folders at once to move, duplicate, or delete in seconds. Color-coded notes make it easy to find what you need at a glance, even in long lists. Ideal for: • Work notes, meeting minutes, and task lists • Study notes, classes, and exam preparation • Journals, daily logs, and idea capture • Writing, blogging, and creative planning • Recipes, shopping lists, and hobbies Key features: • Nested folders for structured organization • Drag & drop and auto sorting • Search and trash folder • Photo attachments (up to 10 per note) • Checklists and character count • Note history and recovery • Passcode lock and backups # LICENSE Icons by Icons8

Screenshots

Folder Note and String Counter4 screens
Nested Folder Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Nested Folder Notes at every 3 weeks against Folder Note and String Counter's every 2 months. Nested Folder Notes also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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. Folder Note and String Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Nested Folder Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Folder Note and String Counter against 4.8 for Nested Folder Notes. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 67% of Folder Note and String Counter's written reviews are positive against 74% of Nested Folder Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, Nested Folder Notes every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Folder Note and String Counter versus Nested Folder Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder Note and String CounterNested Folder Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better4.8 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews73.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB75 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNilCraft Inc.Shibapp LLC

Customer experience

Folder Note and String Counter

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews55 reviews
Positive67.3%
Neutral14.5%
Negative18.2%

Nested Folder Notes

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral11.1%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews53 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral11.3%
Negative15.1%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Folder Note and String Counter

Subscriptions6
  • Premium features/monthly7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium features/monthly14 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Premium Features/Half Yearly7 Days trial$24.996 Months
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  • Premium Features/Half Yearly14 Days trial$24.996 Months
  • Premium features/year$49.991 Year
  • Premium features/year14 Days trial$49.991 Year
1 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time1
  • CrumbNote PRO$7.99

Questions

Is Folder Note and String Counter free?
Folder Note and String Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Folder Note and String Counter or Nested Folder Notes?
Folder Note and String Counter is rated higher. Folder Note and String Counter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Nested Folder Notes averages 4.8 from 9 ratings.
Do Folder Note and String Counter or Nested Folder Notes have ads?
Both Folder Note and String Counter and Nested Folder Notes show ads.
Which is updated more often, Folder Note and String Counter or Nested Folder Notes?
Folder Note and String Counter ships an update every 2 months, and Nested Folder Notes every 3 weeks. Most recently, Folder Note and String Counter was updated on October 8, 2026 and Nested Folder Notes on October 4, 2026.

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