Comparison

Notes, To vs Kioku

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

Kioku

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WHAT YOU CAN DO • Drag-and-Drop Scheduling - Move tasks onto your calendar timeline with smooth, satisfying gestures. Reschedule in seconds by dragging to a new time slot. • Mind Stream - Quickly capture thoughts and ideas without interrupting your flow. Convert brain dump items to tasks when you're ready to act. • Hierarchical Subtasks - Break complex projects into multi-level subtasks (up to 3 levels deep). • Time Conflict Detection - Kioku warns you when tasks overlap, helping you avoid overcommitting. • Recurring Tasks Made Simple - Set daily, weekly, or monthly tasks that automatically regenerate. Perfect for habits and routines. FEATURES - Timeline View (6 AM - 10 PM) with hourly scheduling - Unassigned task pile for flexible planning - Task duration tracking (15 min to 4+ hours) - Calendar overview with "Go to Day" navigation - Data export/import (JSON backup & restore) - Dark mode and Customizable accent colors DESIGNED FOR YOUR WORKFLOW Whether you're a busy professional, student, or anyone who wants to take control of their time, Kioku adapts to how you work. The visual timeline helps you see your day clearly, while the brain dump feature ensures no idea gets lost. PRIVACY FIRST No cloud sync tracking. Your tasks, your privacy, your control. All your data stays on your device. No account required. EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Notes, To4 screens
Kioku4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Kioku at every 10 days against Notes, To's every 6 weeks. Kioku also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads, 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. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Kioku sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, Kioku every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and May 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Notes, To versus Kioku: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes, ToKioku
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (108 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings108 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNazir DashtievJuan Avila

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
2 purchases

Kioku

Subscriptions1
  • Kioku Yearly Access$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • Kioku Lifetime Access$14.99

Questions

Is Notes, To free?
Notes, To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Kioku free?
Kioku is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Notes, To or Kioku have ads?
Neither Notes, To nor Kioku shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes, To or Kioku?
Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kioku every 10 days. Most recently, Notes, To was updated on September 19, 2026 and Kioku on May 15, 2026.

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