Comparison

Folder Note and String Counter vs DotChain

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

DotChain

Features
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「1タップ」で記録完了。一番シンプルな習慣トラッカー。 DotChain(ドットチェイン)は、あなたの毎日の努力を「ドットのつながり」として可視化し、継続をサポートするアプリです。 「高機能なアプリは設定が面倒で続かない…」 「三日坊主を卒業して、新しい自分になりたい」 そんなあなたのために、余計な機能を極限まで削ぎ落としました。 【DotChainの特徴】 ● 1タップで記録完了 アプリを開いてポンと押すだけ。メモや数値の入力すら不要です。忙しい毎日でも、これなら続けられます。 ● 努力が「見える」ヒートマップ 記録を続けると、カレンダー上のドットがチェーンのように繋がっていきます。色が濃くなり、チェーンが伸びていく様子は、あなたのモチベーションを刺激します。 ● 豊富なテーマカラー その日の気分や好みに合わせて、アプリの見た目をカスタマイズ。「サイバー」「ネオン」など、使うのが楽しくなるデザインを用意しました。 ● プライバシー重視の設計 あなたのデータはあなたの端末内に保存されます。会員登録やログインは不要で、すぐに使い始められます。 【こんな習慣におすすめ】 ・筋トレやランニング ・英語学習や読書 ・早起きや瞑想 ・薬の服用チェック ・禁煙・禁酒の記録 今日からDotChainで、理想の習慣を手に入れましょう。 【プライバシーポリシー】 https://pale-chatter-58c.notion.site/2d90ee330ea080078883f51de3f10f96?pvs=74 【利用規約(EULA)】 https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Folder Note and String Counter4 screens
DotChain4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DotChain at none against Folder Note and String Counter's shown. On price, in-app purchases, 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. Folder Note and String Counter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and DotChain sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Folder Note and String Counter versus DotChain: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolder Note and String CounterDotChain
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews67.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size171 MB46 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperNilCraft Inc.MAKOTO NAKAGAWA

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
2 purchases

DotChain

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Plan (Monthly)$1.991 Month
  • Pro Plan (Yearly)$14.991 Year

Questions

Is Folder Note and String Counter free?
Folder Note and String Counter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is DotChain free?
DotChain is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Folder Note and String Counter or DotChain have ads?
Folder Note and String Counter shows ads; DotChain does not.

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