Comparison

TapMyNotes vs Link to Windows

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

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About

TapMyNotes

Features
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TapMyNotes — Every moment has a story. Most notes only capture what you thought. TapMyNotes captures when and where too — with one tap, it automatically saves the timestamp (When) and GPS coordinates (Where) — precise and unchangeable. Then add your own words (What) to capture what happened, how you felt, or what mattered in that moment. Your words are the key to your memories. Don't leave a tap blank. With this app, you can build a searchable timeline and spatial history of your life — travels, work, health, ideas, and everyday moments, at every exact place. Organize your way — in two simple layers: * Tap Entities — broad categories (e.g., My Travel, My Health, My Work) * Tap Items — specific interests within each (e.g., Hikes, Symptoms, Projects) Set up your structure once. Then tap to record — instantly. Every tap captures three essential elements : * When — precise timestamp with time zone (view in local time, even when travelling) * Where — GPS coordinates, altitude (additional address, and distance & altitude changes) * What — your text note (editable anytime so you can complete your thoughts later) Find and explore your past like never before: * Search by text or date (location search coming soon) * Compare a past tap with your current time, distance, and altitude * View a sequence of taps to see timeline and location progression * Visualize your journey on an interactive map Auto-caching — your passive memory log. Even when you don't manually tap, the app automatically caches location records when you open the tap view or map (minimum 5 minutes and 50 metres depart, adjustable). Review them later in a list or on a map. No action required — just open the app and let it work quietly in the background. All cached taps are saved in a separate database with a configurable limit — never mixed with your user tap data. Privacy first. All data stays on your device. We never see your notes, location history, or coordinates. You own your data, just like you own your device — completely. Advanced: global coordinate support. TapMyNotes automatically handles the GCJ-02 coordinate offset used in mainland China. Your map pins appear exactly where they should — no manual conversion needed. A first for a personal notes app. Your entire history in one place. All tap records are saved within the app. Storage is remarkably efficient — for example, one user's nearly 30,000 records over near a decade take up only about 8 MB. TapMyNotes can hold a lifetime of essential moments — all on your device. A tool for life, not clutter. TapMyNotes is designed for the big picture — the essential moments, locations, and your own keywords that anchor your memories. For photos, videos, or lengthy journaling, use other tools. Just add matching keywords in those external notes so TapMyNotes becomes your personal index — the backbone of your life's timeline. You'll find that when you need to quickly locate a memory from a sea of data, TapMyNotes may be your most powerful tool. Get started in seconds. Keep refining forever. Your first tap entities and items are pre-loaded as templates to help you get familiar with the app's features. We strongly recommend customising them to better fit your interests over time. Detailed in-app help is always available. Download TapMyNotes and start capturing your life — one tap, one moment at a time. Remember, time and location are set at the moment of recording — they cannot be changed or recreated. Start now, and capture the beautiful moments of your life.

About

Link to Windows

Seamlessly integrate your iPhone with your Windows PC. Access calls, messages, notifications, and contacts directly from your computer. Easily share files between devices for enhanced productivity.

Highlights
  • Make and receive calls
  • Manage phone notifications
  • Read and reply to text messages
  • View phone contacts
  • Share files between phone and PC
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You love your phone. So does your PC. Get instant access to everything you love on your phone, right from your PC. To get started, connect your iPhone with the Phone Link Feature on your Windows PC. Enjoy these Phone Link features on your PC: • Make and receive calls • Manage your phone's notifications • Read and reply to text messages • View your phone contacts • Share files between your phone and PC Phone Link for iOS requires iPhone running iOS 16 or higher, and a PC with Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) support running Windows 10 (with the May 2019 Update or later) or Windows 11. Not available for iPad (iPadOS) or MacOS. By installing this app, you agree to the Microsoft Terms of Use https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=246338 and Privacy Statement https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=248686

Screenshots

TapMyNotes4 screens
Link to Windows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Link to Windows at Free against TapMyNotes's $1.99. Link to Windows also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and chart position (#15 vs unranked). On ads, 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

Link to Windows is free to download; TapMyNotes costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TapMyNotes ships an update every 2 months, Link to Windows fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 8 level
TapMyNotes versus Link to Windows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTapMyNotesLink to Windows
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating—4.0 (16K ratings) — better
Positive reviews—56.1% of reviews
Number of ratings—16K — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
Best chart rank—#15 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB103 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDEL Access Services LtdMicrosoft Corporation

Bugs and requests

TapMyNotes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Link to Windows

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes and freezes
  • Bluetooth interference with other devices
  • Inability to reconnect after device is out of range

Requested features

4 requests
  • Seamless call handling between phone and PC
  • Full message history sync
  • Support for media sharing
  • Group messaging functionality

In-app purchases

None

TapMyNotes

No in-app purchases

None

Link to Windows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TapMyNotes free?
TapMyNotes costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Link to Windows free?
Link to Windows is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TapMyNotes or Link to Windows have ads?
Neither TapMyNotes nor Link to Windows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TapMyNotes or Link to Windows?
TapMyNotes ships an update every 2 months, and Link to Windows fortnightly. Most recently, TapMyNotes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Link to Windows on October 15, 2026.

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