# JXCirrus Diary vs Notes

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notes at 8 against JXCirrus Diary's 1. JXCirrus Diary's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JXCirrus Diary sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for JXCirrus Diary against 4.9 for Notes. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

JXCirrus Diary ships an update every 5 weeks, Notes every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JXCirrus Diary | Notes |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jxcirrus-diary/id1308056523/reviews)** | [4.9 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 33 MB | 155 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andrew Jacka](https://appshunter.io/developer/1290392018) | [Planning Technologies LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1618240887) |

## What reviewers say

### JXCirrus Diary

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jxcirrus-diary/id1308056523)

This app helps you organize your to-do lists and calendar to create a comprehensive plan for the next nine months. It prioritizes tasks based on due dates and importance, and helps you determine if everything can be completed on time.

**Highlights:** Task prioritization, Calendar integration, Flexible list/tree view, Cloud data saving, Time tracking, Advanced repeating tasks, Dependency management

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Diary+ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Diary++ | $15.99 | one-time |


### Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-notebook-and-reminders/id1582204558)

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

**Highlights:** Voice notes, Checklist creation, File attachments, Drag and drop organization, Board and list views, Local accounts, Day/night modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Full Access for a Month | $1.49 | per month |
| Full Access for a Year | $11.99 | per year |
| Full Access Forever | $24.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JXCirrus Diary free?

JXCirrus Diary is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Notes free?

Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JXCirrus Diary or Notes?

JXCirrus Diary is rated higher. JXCirrus Diary averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Notes averages 4.9 from 8 ratings.

### Do JXCirrus Diary or Notes have ads?

Neither JXCirrus Diary nor Notes shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JXCirrus Diary or Notes?

JXCirrus Diary ships an update every 5 weeks, and Notes every 3 months. Most recently, JXCirrus Diary was updated on October 6, 2026 and Notes on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*