Comparison

Notes, To vs StarTimer

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

Head to head
About

Notes, To

Capture notes, tasks, voice recordings, and web pages in a single, private app. Organize your thoughts and projects with flexible blocks, tags, and a folder-like system. Sync your data across devices and personalize your experience with themes.

Highlights
  • Private local data storage
  • Modular content blocks
  • Folder-like organization with tags
  • Integrated to-do list system
  • Save web pages for later
  • Voice memo recording
  • Cross-device cloud sync
Features
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Notes, tasks, voice recordings, web pages, and files - all in one beautiful native iOS app. Your data stays on your device Featured by Apple - "New Apps We Love" 4.8 stars from thousands of users "Better than Notion for personal use - kind of like Notion, but native" "Better than Evernote's and OneNote's mobile app" "Best notes app. It does everything I could want" - KEY FEATURES - PRIVATE All data stored locally on your device, owned by you. No account required to get started. Just open the app and write. MODULAR Every piece of content is an independent block. Capture texts, lists, to-dos, files, bookmarks, locations, and more - then arrange them however you want. ORGANIZED Folder-like system, tags, color coding, and search. Put notes inside other notes to build any structure you need - shopping lists, project plans, or an entire personal knowledge base. TO-DOS Flexible task and project system built right into your notes. Create checklists, set reminders, check items off. No need for a separate task app. DRAG & DROP Add content and move it around, anywhere you want. Designed for touch from day one - not adapted from desktop. READ IT LATER Save websites and articles to read later. Keep everything you find online in one place alongside your notes. VOICE MEMOS Record memos, meeting notes, lectures, and ideas. Right there next to your text notes, not in a separate app. CLOUD SYNC Back up your data and access it on all your devices. Works offline first - syncs automatically when you reconnect. THEMES Beautiful themes to personalize your space. Make the app feel like yours. - PERFECT FOR - - Shopping lists, grocery lists, daily checklists - Quick notes, ideas, and thoughts - Managing tasks and to-dos - Organizing projects and personal knowledge - Saving web links to read later - Collecting recipes, travel plans, fitness tips - Recording voice memos and meeting notes - Keeping files and documents in one place - Journaling and personal diary - And much more - UNIT PLUS - A powerful free version is available for everyone. Upgrade to Plus to unlock: - Unlimited blocks - Advanced block types (audio, location, toggle) - Passcode protection - Save web pages offline - Premium themes collection - Unlimited uploads - Unlimited devices - Priority support Unit is free. If you choose to upgrade to Plus, payment will be charged to your Apple account, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can choose to be billed monthly or yearly. You can turn off auto-renew in your Apple ID Account Settings any time after purchase. - Join our community: - Reddit: r/unitnotes - Twitter: @unitnotes - Email: support@unit.app - Terms of Service: https://unit.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://unit.app/privacy

About

StarTimer

This app helps you manage your time with smart scheduling and customizable timers. It offers real-time progress tracking, voice control, and a beautiful, privacy-focused design. Perfect for daily routines, focus sessions, and workouts.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling with reminders
  • Recurring schedules for routines
  • Live Activities for real-time progress
  • Dynamic Island integration
  • Customizable icons and color themes
  • Siri Shortcuts for voice control
  • Privacy-focused, no data collection
Features
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Transform your productivity with StarTimer - the most beautiful and intuitive timer app for iOS. SMART SCHEDULING & REMINDERS Never forget to start important activities again. Schedule reminders to start your timers at specific times - perfect for daily meditation at 7 AM, workout sessions at 6 PM, or focus blocks throughout your workday. Set one-time or recurring schedules that fit your routine perfectly. LIVE ACTIVITIES & DYNAMIC ISLAND Watch your timer progress in real-time without opening the app. StarTimer's Live Activities appear in your Dynamic Island and Lock Screen, keeping you informed at a glance. EXPRESS YOUR STYLE Choose from 20 beautiful icons and 13 stunning color themes. From meditation bells to cooking timers, find the perfect visual match for every activity. "HEY SIRI, START MY TIMER" Voice control makes timing effortless. Create custom Siri Shortcuts for your most-used timers and start them hands-free. FEATURES YOU'LL LOVE * Smart scheduling: Set reminders to start timers at specific times * Recurring schedules: Daily meditation, weekly workouts, custom routines * Live Activities for real-time progress tracking * Dynamic Island integration on supported devices * 20 beautiful icons: meditation, cooking, workout, study, and more * 13 stunning color themes to match your style * Siri Shortcuts for voice-activated timing * Haptic feedback for satisfying interactions * Premium design that feels native to iOS PERFECT FOR * Daily meditation reminders at your preferred time * Scheduled Pomodoro sessions throughout your workday * Cooking timer reminders for meal prep schedules * Workout interval scheduling for consistent fitness routines * Study session reminders to maintain learning habits * Meeting prep timers and scheduled break reminders PRIVACY FOCUSED Your timer data stays on your device. No accounts, no tracking, no data collection. Just beautiful, private timing that respects your privacy. Whether you need a daily reminder to start your 2-minute meditation, a scheduled 25-minute focus session, or automated workout timer prompts, StarTimer transforms time management into a beautiful, effortless experience. Download StarTimer today and never miss another important activity with smart scheduling and elegant design.

Screenshots

Notes, To4 screens
StarTimer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes, To at Free against StarTimer's $2.99. Notes, To also leads on ratings volume (108 vs 1). StarTimer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 6 weeks). On ads 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

Notes, To is free to download; StarTimer costs $2.99 up front. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. StarTimer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

StarTimer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes, To has 108 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, StarTimer every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Notes, To versus StarTimer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes, ToStarTimer
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.8 (108 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS26.016.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNazir DashtievSaptak Sen

Customer experience

Notes, To

All ratings108 ratings
Positive95.4%
Neutral1.9%
Negative2.8%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

StarTimer

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Notes, To

Subscriptions3
  • Month$3.991 Month
  • 6 months$19.996 Months
  • Year$34.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$99.99
None

StarTimer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes, To free?
Notes, To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is StarTimer free?
StarTimer costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Notes, To or StarTimer?
StarTimer is rated higher. Notes, To averages 4.8 out of 5 from 108 ratings, while StarTimer averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes, To or StarTimer have ads?
Neither Notes, To nor StarTimer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes, To or StarTimer?
Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, and StarTimer every 3 days. Most recently, Notes, To was updated on October 11, 2026 and StarTimer on September 27, 2026.

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