Comparison

Notes, To vs FirstSeed Notes

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

Head to head
About

Notes, To

This app consolidates notes, tasks, voice recordings, and web pages into a single, organized platform. It offers a modular design with local storage for privacy and sync capabilities across devices. Features include flexible to-do lists, drag-and-drop functionality, and customizable themes.

Highlights
  • Private local data storage
  • Modular content blocks
  • Folder-like organization and tags
  • Integrated to-do list system
  • Drag and drop interface
  • Save web pages for later
  • Voice memo recording
  • Cloud sync across devices
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

FirstSeed Notes

Capture thoughts, organize with notebooks and tags, and transform them into actionable ideas. Record audio, get AI-powered transcripts and summaries, and collaborate in real-time. Syncs across devices via iCloud.

Highlights
  • Markdown editor with smart formatting
  • Audio recording and AI transcription
  • AI-powered summarization and action items
  • Notebooks, sections, and tag organization
  • Real-time collaboration and sharing
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Export notes as Markdown or PDF
Features
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FirstSeed Notes is a beautifully designed notes app that helps you capture your thoughts and turn them into ideas you can build on. Write down what's on your mind, organize it with notebooks and tags, and come back to it anytime. From quick notes and to-do lists to meeting recordings and study notes, FirstSeed Notes keeps your thinking and your plans in one place. Write Comfortably - A clean, simple editor that's easy to use every day - Markdown support and smart formatting - Add tables, equations, images, and links - Adjust font size and line spacing to suit your style - See character, word, and line counts at a glance - Export notes as Markdown or PDF Stay Organized - Organize notes with notebooks, sections, and tags - Keep important notes close with Favorites - Jump back to recent notes instantly - Manage tasks with to-do lists - Highlight key sentences and review them all in one place Record and Summarize - Record audio and get a transcript automatically - Turn transcripts into summaries, meeting minutes, action items, study notes, and more with AI AI Agent - Just ask the AI Agent to find, organize, tag, and move your notes Sync and Share - Sync your notes across your devices with iCloud - Share a single note or an entire notebook and edit together in real time - Invited members can join for free Your notes are synced and shared through iCloud. Some features require a subscription or a lifetime purchase. About Subscription: Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at the confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your account settings on the App Store after purchase. Terms of Use: https://firstseed.io/terms.html

Screenshots

Notes, To4 screens
FirstSeed Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Notes, To at 111 against FirstSeed Notes's 1. Notes, To also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 72%). FirstSeed Notes's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 6 weeks). 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. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and FirstSeed Notes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FirstSeed Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Notes, To has 111 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 82% of Notes, To's written reviews are positive against 72% of FirstSeed Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, FirstSeed Notes every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 13, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Notes, To versus FirstSeed Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotes, ToFirstSeed Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (111 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews81.8% of reviews — better72.2% of reviews
Number of ratings111 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS26.026.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB116 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNazir DashtievFirstSeed Inc

Customer experience

Notes, To

All ratings111 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral1.8%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive81.8%
Neutral4.5%
Negative13.6%

FirstSeed Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive72.2%
Neutral11.1%
Negative16.7%

Bugs and requests

Notes, To

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Data loss after update
  • Error id_token_not_valid after update
  • Photos disappearing or blank
  • Cannot get through getting started section
  • Customer support not responding

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add a widget
  • Add a textbox feature for multiple sentences
  • Allow copying/pasting multiple lines at once
  • Availability on Windows and web
  • Online editor
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  • Dark mode option
  • Advanced analytics dashboard
  • HTML website to access content on Windows
  • macOS app
  • Multiple photo upload option
  • One-time payment option
  • Export audio recordings to file
  • Topic linking
  • Text formatting
  • Russian language support

FirstSeed Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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
5 purchases

FirstSeed Notes

Subscriptions4
  • Personal Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Team Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Personal Yearly1 Month trial$26.991 Year
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  • Team Yearly1 Month trial$95.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Notes, To free?
Notes, To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FirstSeed Notes free?
FirstSeed Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Notes, To or FirstSeed Notes?
FirstSeed Notes is rated higher. Notes, To averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while FirstSeed Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Notes, To or FirstSeed Notes have ads?
Neither Notes, To nor FirstSeed Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes, To or FirstSeed Notes?
Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, and FirstSeed Notes every 2 weeks. Most recently, Notes, To was updated on November 13, 2026 and FirstSeed Notes on November 13, 2026.

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