Comparison

StoraCat vs NoteFormat

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

Head to head
About

StoraCat

Organize your life with this app that helps manage schedules, to-do lists, and personal inventory. Track finances, set reminders, and use QR codes for item management. Features smart AI voice input and bulk import for efficient organization.

Highlights
  • Schedule and To-Do Lists
  • Item Inventory Management
  • Financial Tracking (Income/Expenses)
  • QR Code for Items
  • Smart AI Voice Input
  • Bulk Item Import
  • Custom Item Fields
Features
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StoraCat is a Smart Application for Organizing Schedules and Items. ## App Features: Schedule: To Do Lists and Plan Schedules, Reminders, Templates, Bookkeeping, Favorites, Photographs, Smart AI Voice and Speak, Unlimited Classification for List Folders, Bulk Import Items to the List, Progress Tracker, Income & Expenses and Much More. Items: Tidy Up and Search Items, Custom Item Fields, Add Items in bulk and Connect Unlimited Sub-items in bulk, Item Actions, Expiration Date, QR Code, Photographs, Items Price, Tags, item quantity, Reminders and Much More. E-mail: ysfree@foxmail.com 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 at the rate of the selected plan. Subscriptions and auto-renewal may be managed by going to Account Settings after purchase. Terms of Service: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUVl0em1CVGtkRU1D Privacy Policy: https://docs.qq.com/doc/DUXBvZnBMdm1oVWRV

About

NoteFormat

Features
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NoteFormat – Your Smart Note & Expense Companion Capture expenses, format them with templates, and import/export easily. Track spending, budgets and reports—simple, private, and beautiful. Whether you're logging daily thoughts, tracking spending, or generating reports, NoteFormat makes it easy. NOTES & EXPENSE TRACKING • Add notes with optional amounts (expense or income) • Organize entries with customizable categories and tags • Quick add mode for rapid data entry • View and filter your notes by category or date • Import notes from text using template matching BUDGET MANAGEMENT • Create daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly budgets • Set spending alerts at custom thresholds • Track budget progress with visual indicators • Budget by category or across all spending FLEXIBLE IMPORT & EXPORT • Import formatted notes from clipboard or files • Save directly to Apple Notes • Share via system share sheet • Copy formatted text to clipboard • Export CSV reports (Free: 1/day with ad, Pro: unlimited) POWERFUL REPORTS • Daily, Weekly, Monthly, and Yearly summaries • Visual charts and spending analytics • Total entry counts and amounts • Category breakdown with percentages (Pro) • Export and share your reports CUSTOMIZABLE FORMATTING • Built-in templates: Simple, Full Notes, Detailed, CSV, Markdown • Create your own templates with placeholders: {date}, {category}, {content}, {amount}, {tags} • Customize date formats per template SIRI SHORTCUTS • "Add a note" – Quick entry via Siri • "Get my report" – Instant spending summaries • Works with Shortcuts app automations SYNC & SECURITY • iCloud sync across all your devices • Face ID / Touch ID app lock (Pro) • Data stays on your device (optional iCloud sync) ACHIEVEMENTS & GAME CENTER • Unlock achievements as you use the app • Track your logging streak • Compete on leaderboards PRO FEATURES • Ad-free experience • Unlimited exports and CSV reports • Custom themes with your own images • Biometric app lock • Detailed category breakdowns in reports FREE WITH ADS • Core features available free • Watch rewarded ads to export entries • 1 rewarded export/day for CSV reports & category breakdown (Pro: unlimited) • Upgrade to Pro anytime to remove ads LOCALIZATION • English and Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong) Download NoteFormat today and take control of your notes, expenses, and budgets! Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

StoraCat4 screens
NoteFormat4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: StoraCat at none against NoteFormat's shown. StoraCat also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). NoteFormat's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs monthly). On price, in-app purchases 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. StoraCat sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and NoteFormat sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

StoraCat ships an update monthly, NoteFormat every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
StoraCat versus NoteFormat: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStoraCatNoteFormat
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews57.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size52 MB147 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer宝琦 宋Yat Wing WU

In-app purchases

3 purchases

StoraCat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium Subscription$8.991 Month
  • Yearly Premium Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium Features$49.99
2 purchases

NoteFormat

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$4.991 Month
  • Annual Plan$49.991 Year

Questions

Is StoraCat free?
StoraCat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteFormat free?
NoteFormat is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do StoraCat or NoteFormat have ads?
NoteFormat shows ads; StoraCat does not.
Which is updated more often, StoraCat or NoteFormat?
StoraCat ships an update monthly, and NoteFormat every 3 days. Most recently, StoraCat was updated on November 9, 2026 and NoteFormat on November 5, 2026.

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