Comparison

Etc App Notes vs Patron

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

Head to head
About

Etc App Notes

Consolidate all your thoughts, ideas, and lists into a single, continuous draft. Capture anything from single words to drawings, with intuitive organization, search, and collaboration tools. Set reminders and customize your writing experience.

Highlights
  • Single continuous draft for all notes
  • Intuitive organization and effortless search
  • Font and size customization
  • Create lists and checklists
  • Set reminders with natural language
  • Share and collaborate on drafts
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Stop losing your ideas in email drafts and start using Etc App. Imagine consolidating all your thoughts, ideas, etc. into one continuous draft. Write a sentence, jot down a single word, use all caps, or even draw a picture—anything to capture your idea. But that’s not all; Etc App offers intuitive organization, easy search, font customization, collaboration, reminders, and more -- all in one draft. One draft. Etc App keeps all your notes in one continuous draft, simplifying organization. No more thinking of a title or trying to remember what note you put that one password—everything is in one place for easy and seamless access. Keep track of all of life’s loose ends. Effortless search Since all your notes are in one continuous draft, searching for specific text, ideas, or lists is quick and easy. No more digging through multiple documents—just one search to find exactly what you're looking for. Choose your font Give your draft character by choosing a font and size that best describes you. Let your notes reflect your personality; makes your draft truly yours. Lists and drafts Need a bit more organization? Make lists in a pinch! Pin, share, or delete drafts with a simple swipe. Create checklists and to-do lists directly within your drafts, and organize them effortlessly. Whether it’s a grocery list, a wish list, or detailed plans, List makes managing your lists seamless and intuitive. Format text in drafts There are a variety of ways to enter or work with text, characters, and symbols when you make a new draft. Remind Me Simply set a reminder, and you'll be notified exactly when you need it. Whether it's an important task or a simple to-do, Etc App ensures you never miss a beat. Stay organized and on top of your schedule with ease. Intelligence Natural language support allows you to type phrases to create reminder settings. Try something like “Trent’s Birthday on Monday” for a specific reminder. Share and collaborate Send a share link to collaborate on drafts. You can manage access by removing people from a shared draft or expiring the link at any time. Certain features are available only in select languages and regions.

About

Patron

Features
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Patron is a calm, minimal writing app for poets, thinkers, and note-takers. Write poems, journals, essays, or ideas - without clutter, distraction, or noise. Every note you write is saved securely with iCloud, available across your devices and visible only to you. There are no accounts, ads, notifications or AI — just a quiet space for your words. Why Patron? • Flexible Writing Write poems, notes, journals, or drafts. Format text with bold, italics, underline, and colour. • iCloud Sync Your writing is backed up automatically, safely stored in your private iCloud account. • Distraction-Free Design A clean, minimal interface that lets you focus purely on writing. • Private by Design Patron doesn’t use AI, analytics, or tracking. Your words stay yours. • Thoughtful Tools Draft, edit and publish your writing when ready - all from one simple view. • Beautifully Simple Light and dark modes designed to feel calm, timeless and native to iOS. Patron is built for writers who value simplicity and privacy. It’s not about productivity or prompts - it’s about giving your words the space they deserve. Whether you’re journaling a thought, crafting a verse, or outlining a story, Patron keeps you focused on what matters most - writing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://bitegroup.com.au/privacy

Screenshots

Etc App Notes4 screens
Patron4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Patron at none against Etc App Notes's shown. Etc App Notes's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and iOS requirement (11.3 vs 26.0). 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. Etc App Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Patron sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Etc App Notes ships an update weekly, Patron monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Etc App Notes versus Patron: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEtc App NotesPatron
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (51 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews82.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings51 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size78 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEtc App, Inc.Luke Antony Martin

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Etc App Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Etc App Premium1 Month trial$0.991 Month
  • Etc App Premium - Yearly$11.991 Year
2 purchases

Patron

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription$0.491 Month
  • Annual Subscription$4.991 Year

Questions

Is Etc App Notes free?
Etc App Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Patron free?
Patron is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Etc App Notes or Patron have ads?
Etc App Notes shows ads; Patron does not.
Which is updated more often, Etc App Notes or Patron?
Etc App Notes ships an update weekly, and Patron monthly. Most recently, Etc App Notes was updated on September 8, 2026 and Patron on July 4, 2026.

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