Pocket Note Pro vs Timely Journal
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Note Pro
Transform your device into a powerful business notebook. Quickly jot down ideas with manual or keyboard input, add photos, maps, and graphical elements. Organize notes into groups and export them as images or PDFs for easy sharing and printing.
- Handwriting and keyboard input
- Add photos and maps
- Insert figures and lines
- Export as image or PDF
- Organize notes into groups
- iCloud sync
- Siri Shortcuts compatible
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Would you like to make your smartphone or tablet PC into a useful business tool? Pocket Note is a notepad application specially designed for the business scene. With Pocket Note, you can quickly put your ideas together by a straightforward, simple operation. [Major functions] - We provided grid lines and horizontal ruled lines on the notepad to make it easier to organize what you write down.And when you don't need a grid or horizontal lines, you can choose "blank". - You can input either manually or from the keyboard (compatible with Apple Pencil). For manual input, choose from 2 pens, "regular" or "thick", and an eraser. For pen size and color, choose from 20 sizes and 25 colors. - You can paste up to 20 photos on each page. - You can paste maps. With a map, you can do the following: You can display your current position on the map using GPS. By continuously pressing down at a given location on the map, you can place a pin at the location. By inputting a name or address, you can place a pin at that location. You can also specify the zoom factor as you wish. - By pasting figures and lines, you can display your notes graphically. For figures, choose from rectangles, triangles or circles. You can specify their size and shape freely. Lines may be with or without arrows. For figures and lines, choose from 25 different colors. - You can save your notes as an image or a PDF file. You can do the following: Print them out with a printer. Save them as images in iOS "Photos". Attach them to emails as images or PDF files. Share them as images with iCloud Photo Sharing. Paste them as images in iOS standard "Notes". Save them as PDF files in iOS standard "iBooks". They can be uploaded as images to Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Evernote, Flickr, Line, etc. (If these applications are installed. Also, if the application is compatible with iOS App Extensions, they can be uploaded as images.) - Notes can be organized into groups. Several groups can be set for each note. Notes can be displayed by group, or by modified date. - It's compatible with iCloud, so you can share your notes on your iPhone or iPad. - Compatible with Siri Shortcuts. [Contact us] https://www.studioks.net/en/contact-us/ [Studio K's - Business Applications Maker] https://www.studioks.net/en/
Timely Journal
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Stay organized and focused throughout your day with this elegant daily planner. Designed for clarity and efficiency, the app combines an hourly time table with a flexible to-do list, helping you manage your tasks and schedule in one seamless interface. With deep customization options, including modern themes, font controls, and calendar integration, you can tailor your planning experience to your exact needs. Set hourly reminders to stay on track and never miss an important event. Whether you're planning your day, tracking tasks, or just need a focused workspace, this app is your perfect companion for productivity. Core Planning Tools: - Hourly Time Table: Schedule your day hour-by-hour from 12 AM to 11 PM. - Current Hour Indicator: The current hour is highlighted in the Time Table for today's date, helping you stay oriented. - Continuous To-Do List: A dedicated, single-view text editor for all your day's tasks, notes, and ideas. - Drag-and-Drop: Easily move entries from one hour to another in the Time Table by dragging and dropping them. - Your notes are automatically saved and reloaded when you reopen the app. - Continuous Hourly Alerts: Enable notifications to get an alert for any scheduled item in your Time Table as the hour approaches. - Time Format Toggle: Instantly switch the time display between standard (e.g., "3 PM") and military time (e.g., "15:00"). - Added iOS calendar (add Google and Microsoft calendars to iOS calendar for integration to the app).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Timely Journal at Free against Pocket Note Pro's $3.99. Timely Journal also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). Pocket Note Pro's advantage is chart position (#189 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases 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
Timely Journal is free to download; Pocket Note Pro costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Pocket Note Pro ships an update monthly, Timely Journal every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Note Pro | Timely Journal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.3 (32 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 32 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | #189 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI | Patrick Antonini |
In-app purchases
Pocket Note Pro
No in-app purchases
Timely Journal
No in-app purchases









