Comparison

Amplenote vs ToDev

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

ToDev

This app helps you organize tasks, projects, and clients to boost productivity. It offers detailed progress tracking with notes and syncs across all your devices. Ideal for freelancers and professionals managing their business.

Highlights
  • Task and project planning
  • Detailed progress tracking with notes
  • Client and project linking
  • Invoice management
  • Cross-device syncing
  • Weekly summary view
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ToDev List: Your All-in-One Organizer for Tasks, Projects & Clients Stay Organized and Productive: Plan your week effectively by adding upcoming tasks and projects. With a clear weekly summary, you can check off completed items and easily track your progress. Detailed Progress Tracking: Keep notes for each task so you can revisit important details whenever needed. Your tasks remain safely stored until you choose to delete them, providing a complete history of your work. Tailored for Freelancers and Professionals: Manage every aspect of your business in one place. Link clients to projects, monitor client relationships, and even add invoices to get a clear view of your finances. With ToDev List, staying on top of your business is easier than ever. Sync Across All Your Devices: Access your projects, tasks, and business data from any device with automatic syncing. Enjoy peace of mind knowing that your work is updated and accessible wherever you go. Only on ToDev List—Your Complete Productivity Partner!

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
ToDev4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ToDev at none against Amplenote's 11. ToDev also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (100% vs 78%). Amplenote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (492 vs 2). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. ToDev asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ToDev holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amplenote has 492 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Amplenote's written reviews are positive against 100% of ToDev's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, ToDev every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Amplenote versus ToDev: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteToDev
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (492 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings492 — better2
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.4 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Dimitrios Kyriakakis

Customer experience

Amplenote

All ratings492 ratings
Positive91.5%
Neutral2.0%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.3%

ToDev

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

ToDev

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

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

ToDev

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ToDev free?
ToDev is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Amplenote or ToDev?
ToDev is rated higher. Amplenote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while ToDev averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Amplenote or ToDev have ads?
ToDev shows ads; Amplenote does not.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or ToDev?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and ToDev every 6 weeks. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 18, 2026 and ToDev on September 23, 2026.

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