Comparison

Grid Note vs BujoFlow

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

Head to head
About

Grid Note

This app offers a unique grid layout for structured note-taking, with a library of templates and organizational tools. It supports markdown and various export formats, with offline use and automatic iCloud backup. Premium features like real-time sync are available via subscription.

Highlights
  • Unique grid format for structured notes
  • Template library
  • Organize notes with notebooks and tags
  • Markdown support
  • Export in various formats
  • Offline use
  • Automatic iCloud backup
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Grid Note featured an unique "Grid Layout" design to help you structure your thoughts. With lots of buildin note templates (SMART, Cornell Note, 5W1H, etc...) to get you started, but you can feel free to replace those with inventions of your own. === FEATURES === • Unique grid format for structured note • Template library • Organize notes with notebooks and tags • Markdown support • Export in various formats • Offline use • Automatic backup to iCloud • Realtime sync (premium account needed) The core version of Grid Note is free, premium can be unlocked via a single subscription that covers all your devices. The premium subscription has two options: • $0.99 monthly, which offers a 3-day free trial • $9.99 annually, which offers a 1-week free trial Please note that: • Price may vary by location. • Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. ---- Support: support@gridnote.app Privacy Policy: https://note.sumi.io/privacy.html Terms of Service: https://note.sumi.io/terms.html

About

BujoFlow

This app serves as a versatile digital notebook, combining task lists, diaries, planners, and note-taking capabilities. It helps users organize their thoughts, track habits, and plan for the future by consolidating scattered notes into one accessible location.

Highlights
  • Daily, Monthly, and Future Logs
  • Habit Tracker
  • Collections & Tags
  • iCloud Sync
  • PDF Export
  • Image and @ Mentions
Features
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It is a task list, diary, planner, notepad, and can also be a notebook that encompasses all these features. It allows us to quickly record tasks, events, and notes, as well as set goals, consolidating scattered notes. It aims to help us track the past, manage the present, and plan for the future. The main features of Bujo include the following: - Daily Log - Monthly Log - Future Log - Habit tracker - Migrate - Collections & Tags - iCloud Sync - Images & @ - PDF Export - And more.……. Feedback: - Leave a message in the App Store - Contact us via email feedback within the App - Email: railwayanti@gmail.com Premium Membership Purchase Instructions: Subscriptions and Buyouts: - Certain features of BujoFlow require unlocked premium membership to be available, and you can choose to unlock them on a monthly, annual, or buyout basis. - If you choose monthly or yearly subscriptions, the subscription will automatically renew at the end of each subscription period unless you explicitly cancel the automatic renewal yourself. - Buyout is a one-time unlocked payment, when you choose to buyout, you can use the premium paid features for an unlimited period of time, and no need to pay again, it is valid forever. Fees: - We offer standard service prices of $1.99 per month, $14.99 per year, and $29.99 buyout, which are subject to change during promotional periods. - Subscription prices are subject to adjustment, and when the price is adjusted, the new fee will be incurred on Yo's next subscription cycle. Terms of Use: https://ads-flow-rwd.craft.me/w0QavqPPsFXGgP Privacy Polcy: https://ads-flow-rwd.craft.me/buhR2yOL74VZJ0

Screenshots

Grid Note4 screens
BujoFlow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: BujoFlow at every 6 days against Grid Note's every 5 weeks. Grid Note's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (70% vs 60%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Grid Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month and BujoFlow sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Grid Note holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 40 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of Grid Note's written reviews are positive against 60% of BujoFlow's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, BujoFlow every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Grid Note versus BujoFlow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGrid NoteBujoFlow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (40 ratings) — better4.1 (14 ratings)
Positive reviews69.8% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings40 — better14
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSumi Interactive耀威 刘

Customer experience

Grid Note

All ratings38 ratings
Positive84.2%
Neutral10.5%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive69.8%
Neutral16.3%
Negative14.0%

BujoFlow

All ratings14 ratings
Positive78.6%
Neutral7.1%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral13.3%
Negative26.7%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Grid Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly3 Days trial$1.491 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$9.991 Year
3 purchases

BujoFlow

Subscriptions2
  • Per month$1.991 Month
  • Per year$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Member$29.99

Questions

Is Grid Note free?
Grid Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BujoFlow free?
BujoFlow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Grid Note or BujoFlow?
Grid Note is rated higher. Grid Note averages 4.4 out of 5 from 40 ratings, while BujoFlow averages 4.1 from 14 ratings.
Do Grid Note or BujoFlow have ads?
Neither Grid Note nor BujoFlow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Grid Note or BujoFlow?
Grid Note ships an update every 5 weeks, and BujoFlow every 6 days. Most recently, Grid Note was updated on November 2, 2026 and BujoFlow on November 8, 2026.

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