Comparison

Dynalist vs Amplenote

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

Head to head
About

Dynalist

Organize notes, manage projects, outline content, and build wikis with this versatile tool. Features include infinitely zooming lists, checklists, tagging, and cross-linking for efficient information management.

Highlights
  • Infinitely zooming bullet lists
  • Checklists
  • Tagging with # and @
  • Cross-linking between lists
  • Public and private list sharing
  • Insert images and LaTeX
Features
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Dynalist is a multi-purpose app that can be used as: • a note-taking app to organize your notes • a project management app to break down tasks and track progress • an outliner app to outline and write books • a wiki app to organize knowledge and information ************************************************** Key features include: • infinitely zooming bullet lists • make checklists • using # and @ tags • add dates • share lists publicly or privately • cross link between lists • insert images and LaTeX • sync dates to Google Calendar (Pro feature) • bookmark lists, bullets, and search results • apply color labels • upload files (Pro feature) • make numbered lists

About

Amplenote

This app offers a secure and flexible way to manage notes and tasks. It features rich footnotes, bi-directional linking, and robust sharing options, all while prioritizing data security and seamless syncing across devices. Organize your thoughts and to-dos efficiently with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • Vault encrypted notes
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Rich footnotes with mixed media
  • Integrated notes and tasks
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Note tagging and organization
  • Offline access
Features
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*** Your security is our priority *** - Data security differentiates us from popular to-do list apps - All note contents are encrypted at rest on our servers - Notes can be Vault Encrypted with a password that's never sent to our servers - Your note content is available for download at any time *** Built on seamless syncing *** - Along with data security, accurate syncing is at our core - Designed for heavy users who often switch between the same notes on mobile and desktop - Our sync is fully compatible with Vault Notes (even though we can't decrypt their content) ***Expression is our cornerstone *** - Rich Footnotes that hold text, code, images, or all the above is our flagship feature - Easily insert images into notes, or even into text within notes - A range of the finest markdown stylings at your disposal *** Notes and tasks: better together *** - Text, code, to-do tasks, and images all live inside the same note - Tasks can be customized to recur at flexible intervals or hidden until later - Tasks are automatically removed from your to-do list when completed *** As organized as you are *** - Connect notes with bi-directional linking - Note tags allow multi-level taxonomy to organize notes - Browse these taxonomies like directories - Recreate OneNote browsing hierarchies seamlessly *** Flair for sharing *** - Any note can be instantly shared and edited by multiple parties - Publish notes (including their Rich Footnotes!) to the web with one tap - Shared to-do lists can help a team stay on top of shared responsibilities *** Built for personal productivity *** - Set up any task to repeat relative to when you last got it done - Track how much you're getting done over time with our automatic task graph - Designate tasks as "Urgent" or "Important" to use proven priority techniques *** More than ample enough for power users *** - Simplified, clean UI is efficiently functional - Contextual keyboard toolbar puts the relevant actions at your fingertips - Quick opener allows opening any recently used note in ~3 taps - *** No internet? No problem *** - Continue working offline within new or cached notes - All work will automatically sync once back online *** Ample: no more, no less *** - We won't settle for becoming bloated with non-essential features - We work across mobile and web. *** Get started instantly *** - Use our Evernote Importer to bring your notes from the olden times *** Account required *** - An active Amplenote account is required to use Amplenote. - New accounts automatically receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. - At the end of the trial period, you may choose between the free plan (Personal) or one of the paid plans. - You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. - 1 month and 1 year durations are available for Basic, Pro, and Founder subscription levels. - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase - Privacy policy: https://www.amplenote.com/privacy_policy - Terms of use: https://www.amplenote.com/terms_of_service

Screenshots

Dynalist1 screens
Amplenote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Amplenote at 4.6 against Dynalist's 3.9. Amplenote also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 58%) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). Dynalist's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 11) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.4). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Dynalist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Amplenote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 124 and 492 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Dynalist's written reviews are positive against 78% of Amplenote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynalist ships an update monthly, Amplenote weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Dynalist versus Amplenote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynalistAmplenote
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (124 ratings)4.6 (492 ratings) — better
Positive reviews57.8% of reviews78.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings124492 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.4
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynalist Inc.Alloy.dev, Inc.

Customer experience

Dynalist

All ratings124 ratings
Positive69.4%
Neutral7.3%
Negative23.4%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive57.8%
Neutral13.3%
Negative28.9%

Amplenote

All ratings492 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.3%

Bugs and requests

Dynalist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Amplenote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Widgets not working on iOS
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Task pane glitches on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Improved search functionality
  • Kanban-style task management
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Customizable calendar views
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  • Automatic event creation

In-app purchases

None

Dynalist

No in-app purchases

11 purchases

Amplenote

Subscriptions11
  • Basic Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Ample Agent Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Founder Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Founder Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Dynalist free?
Dynalist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynalist or Amplenote?
Amplenote is rated higher. Dynalist averages 3.9 out of 5 from 124 ratings, while Amplenote averages 4.6 from 492 ratings.
Do Dynalist or Amplenote have ads?
Neither Dynalist nor Amplenote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynalist or Amplenote?
Dynalist ships an update monthly, and Amplenote weekly. Most recently, Dynalist was updated on October 14, 2026 and Amplenote on October 10, 2026.

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