# Notes, To vs Strawbie

The clearest difference is update cadence: Strawbie at every 2 days against Notes, To's every 6 weeks. Strawbie also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Notes, To's advantage is ratings volume (111 vs 3). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Notes, To sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Strawbie sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Strawbie 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Notes, To's written reviews are positive against 100% of Strawbie's.

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, Strawbie every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Notes, To | Strawbie |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (111 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **111** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 20 MB | 169 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **17.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Nazir Dashtiev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1422480662) | [Strawbie Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/6798145878) |

## What reviewers say

### Notes, To

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notes-to-do-list-and-planner/id1422480663)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Month | $3.99 | per month |
| 6 months | $19.99 | per 6 months |
| Year | $34.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $99.99 | one-time |


### Strawbie

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/strawbie-study-with-me/id6798145546)

This app is a cozy focus companion designed to make studying and productivity enjoyable. It combines a customizable Pomodoro timer, task management, ambient music, and AI-powered chat support to help users find their flow and achieve their goals. Earn rewards and unlock collectibles as you progress.

**Highlights:** Customizable Pomodoro timer, Daily task list, Ambient study music (Strawbie Radio), AI voice and text chat, Streaks and rewards system, Collectible items and customization

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Strawbie Monthly | $12.99 | per month |
| Strawbie Yearly | $79.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Notes, To free?

Notes, To is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Strawbie free?

Strawbie is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Notes, To or Strawbie?

Strawbie is rated higher. Notes, To averages 4.7 out of 5 from 111 ratings, while Strawbie averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Notes, To or Strawbie have ads?

Neither Notes, To nor Strawbie shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Notes, To or Strawbie?

Notes, To ships an update every 6 weeks, and Strawbie every 2 days. Most recently, Notes, To was updated on November 2, 2026 and Strawbie on November 6, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*