Comparison

Amplenote vs Sunsama

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

Head to head
About

Amplenote

This app offers a secure and flexible way to manage notes and tasks. It features rich footnotes, bi-directional linking, and robust sharing options, all while prioritizing data security and seamless syncing across devices. Organize your thoughts and to-dos efficiently with customizable features and offline access.

Highlights
  • Vault encrypted notes
  • Seamless syncing across devices
  • Rich footnotes with mixed media
  • Integrated notes and tasks
  • Bi-directional linking
  • Note tagging and organization
  • Offline access
Features
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*** Your security is our priority *** - Data security differentiates us from popular to-do list apps - All note contents are encrypted at rest on our servers - Notes can be Vault Encrypted with a password that's never sent to our servers - Your note content is available for download at any time *** Built on seamless syncing *** - Along with data security, accurate syncing is at our core - Designed for heavy users who often switch between the same notes on mobile and desktop - Our sync is fully compatible with Vault Notes (even though we can't decrypt their content) ***Expression is our cornerstone *** - Rich Footnotes that hold text, code, images, or all the above is our flagship feature - Easily insert images into notes, or even into text within notes - A range of the finest markdown stylings at your disposal *** Notes and tasks: better together *** - Text, code, to-do tasks, and images all live inside the same note - Tasks can be customized to recur at flexible intervals or hidden until later - Tasks are automatically removed from your to-do list when completed *** As organized as you are *** - Connect notes with bi-directional linking - Note tags allow multi-level taxonomy to organize notes - Browse these taxonomies like directories - Recreate OneNote browsing hierarchies seamlessly *** Flair for sharing *** - Any note can be instantly shared and edited by multiple parties - Publish notes (including their Rich Footnotes!) to the web with one tap - Shared to-do lists can help a team stay on top of shared responsibilities *** Built for personal productivity *** - Set up any task to repeat relative to when you last got it done - Track how much you're getting done over time with our automatic task graph - Designate tasks as "Urgent" or "Important" to use proven priority techniques *** More than ample enough for power users *** - Simplified, clean UI is efficiently functional - Contextual keyboard toolbar puts the relevant actions at your fingertips - Quick opener allows opening any recently used note in ~3 taps - *** No internet? No problem *** - Continue working offline within new or cached notes - All work will automatically sync once back online *** Ample: no more, no less *** - We won't settle for becoming bloated with non-essential features - We work across mobile and web. *** Get started instantly *** - Use our Evernote Importer to bring your notes from the olden times *** Account required *** - An active Amplenote account is required to use Amplenote. - New accounts automatically receive a 14-day free trial of the Pro plan. - At the end of the trial period, you may choose between the free plan (Personal) or one of the paid plans. - You may purchase an auto-renewing subscription through an In-App Purchase. - 1 month and 1 year durations are available for Basic, Pro, and Founder subscription levels. - Your subscription will be charged to your iTunes account at confirmation of purchase and will automatically renew (at the duration selected) unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. - Current subscriptions may not be cancelled during the active subscription period; however, you can manage your subscription and/or turn off auto-renewal by visiting your iTunes Account Settings after purchase - Privacy policy: https://www.amplenote.com/privacy_policy - Terms of use: https://www.amplenote.com/terms_of_service

About

Sunsama

This mobile app complements a desktop planner, allowing quick task additions and scheduling on the go. Review your daily plan and stay focused on your workload, synced with your calendar events.

Highlights
  • Quick task addition
  • Schedule tasks on calendar
  • Review daily plan
  • Syncs with Google Calendar
  • Syncs with Outlook Calendar
  • Companion to desktop app
Features
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*Companion app to the desktop app* You can use the Sunsama mobile app once you've planned your first day from the Sunsama desktop app. This mobile app is built as a companion to the desktop app to help you stay in sync when you're away from your desk, not as a standalone replacement. *Add tasks quickly* When a new tasks comes up and you're not at your desk, quickly add it to your task list. You can schedule it onto your calendar and move it to the right spot on your list to work on it later. *Stay true to your plan* Review what you planned for the day. Create a calm, focused space to stay on top of your workload. *Synced with your calendar* Browse both your tasks and calendar events each day. Synced with Google Calendar and Outlook Calendar.

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
Sunsama4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sunsama at none against Amplenote's 11. Amplenote's advantage is review sentiment (76% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Sunsama asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Amplenote against 4.5 for Sunsama. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 494 and 517 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Amplenote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Sunsama's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, Sunsama every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 29, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Amplenote versus Sunsama: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteSunsama
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (494 ratings) — better4.5 (517 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings494517 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.4 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB80 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.SUMMAY, Inc.

Customer experience

Amplenote

All ratings493 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews170 reviews
Positive76.5%
Neutral2.9%
Negative20.6%

Sunsama

All ratings517 ratings
Positive87.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative9.7%
Written reviews174 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative37.9%

User reviews

Amplenote

From 494 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Game Changer
  • 🚀 Powerful Task Management
  • 👍 Intuitive Workflow
  • 👍 Excellent Note-Taking
  • 👍 Great Calendar Integration

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Accessibility Issues
  • 🐛 Bugs and Glitches
  • 👎 Steep Learning Curve
  • 👎 Subpar iPad Experience
  • 👎 Lacking Dark Mode

Sunsama

From 517 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Helpful, intuitive, and comprehensive
  • 🚀 Excellent workflows
  • 💡 Customizable and flexible
  • 🚀 Seamless integrations with other apps
  • 👍 Useful for ADHD and OCD users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Buggy mobile app with frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔍 Limited functionality on mobile compared to desktop
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost
  • 🔍 Onboarding and login issues
  • 🔍 Inconsistent syncing between mobile and desktop

Bugs and requests

Amplenote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezing and crashing
  • Widgets not working on iOS
  • Calendar integration issues
  • Task pane glitches on iPad

Requested features

6 requests
  • Ability to increase text size
  • Improved search functionality
  • Kanban-style task management
  • Handwriting and drawing support
  • Customizable calendar views
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  • Automatic event creation

Sunsama

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on launch
  • Tasks disappearing or not syncing properly
  • Login issues with Google and other accounts
  • Unreliable mobile app performance

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved mobile app with more features
  • Widgets and lock screen integration
  • Better task management and rescheduling options
  • AI-powered task scheduling and planning
  • Integration with more third-party apps

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Amplenote

Subscriptions11
  • Basic Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$7.991 Month
  • Ample Agent Pro - Monthly$7.991 Month
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  • Pro Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Unlimited Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$11.991 Month
  • Founder Plan - Monthly14 Days trial$24.991 Month
  • Basic Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Pro Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Unlimited Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$119.991 Year
  • Founder Plan - Yearly14 Days trial$239.991 Year
None

Sunsama

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sunsama free?
Sunsama is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amplenote or Sunsama?
Amplenote is rated higher. Amplenote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Sunsama averages 4.5 from 517 ratings.
Do Amplenote or Sunsama have ads?
Neither Amplenote nor Sunsama shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or Sunsama?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and Sunsama every 2 weeks. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Sunsama on October 29, 2026.

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