Comparison

Logger Notes vs HotJot Notes

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

Head to head
About

Logger Notes

This app allows you to send messages and notes to yourself, organizing them with chronological order and hashtags. It offers powerful search capabilities and secure on-device storage, with options to share data via AirDrop or Messages.

Highlights
  • Message yourself for notes and reminders
  • Chronological message ordering
  • Searchable messages with hashtags
  • Long-press actions for delete/search
  • Secure on-device storage
  • Share data via AirDrop/Messages
Features
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- Message Yourself All messages you send to yourself show up in chronological order. Photos feel right at home alongside text. - Space-Search With an empty message field just tap spacebar to begin searching! - Hashtags Hashtags make it easy to find things later. Tap any hashtag to filter your messages. - Actions Long-press any item to delete it or launch a Google search with the message contents as the search query (hashtags are omitted for better search results). - No Cloud No data is uploaded to the Cloud—everything is stored securely on your device. Send your data to other devices through AirDrop or Messages.

About

HotJot Notes

Capture ideas, photos, and thoughts quickly using a familiar text thread interface. Organize your life into chronological "Stacks" for focused streams of consciousness. Export your data easily in universal Markdown format.

Highlights
  • Text-to-Save workflow
  • Organize into Stacks
  • Visual Timelines
  • Total Privacy
  • Export to Markdown
  • No ads
Features
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Stop overthinking your notes. HotJot is the fastest way to capture ideas, photos, and thoughts using an interface you already know: a text thread. Organize your life into Stacks. These are focused, chronological streams of consciousness that feel like texting yourself. Whether it’s a fleeting thought, a photo of a receipt, or a project log, HotJot keeps it organized by time and topic without the heavy feel of other note-taking apps. Why HotJot? • The "Text-to-Save" Workflow: No friction. Just pick a Stack and start typing. • Visual Timelines: Every entry is automatically timestamped. Scroll back to see exactly when an idea struck. • Total Privacy: Your data never leaves your device or your personal iCloud backup. It’s in your control. • Own Your Data: Don’t get locked in. Export any Stack (or your entire library) into a clean .zip file containing universal Markdown files and your original photos or videos. • No ads: We hate ads as much as you do. HotJot is completely free for an introductory period, and if you get it while it's free you'll get upgraded for free later. Perfect for: • Project Tracking: Document progress with photos and quick notes. • Quick Capture: Save links, quotes, book recommendations, and "to-dos" before they vanish. • Personal Journaling: A space for your daily thoughts. • Shopping & Lists: Text your family’s requests into a dedicated Stack.

Screenshots

Logger Notes3 screens
HotJot Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: HotJot Notes at 5.0 against Logger Notes's 4.5. Logger Notes's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HotJot Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Logger Notes versus HotJot Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLogger NotesHotJot Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better2
Update frequency—Every 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNathan BorrorSandstorm Innovations LLC (US)

Customer experience

Logger Notes

All ratings8 ratings
Positive87.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

HotJot Notes

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Logger Notes

No in-app purchases

None

HotJot Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Logger Notes free?
Logger Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HotJot Notes free?
HotJot Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Logger Notes or HotJot Notes?
HotJot Notes is rated higher. Logger Notes averages 4.5 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while HotJot Notes averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Logger Notes or HotJot Notes have ads?
Neither Logger Notes nor HotJot Notes shows ads.

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