Comparison

Amplenote vs Tusk

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

Tusk

This app helps you manage daily tasks, build schedules, and set reminders. It offers flexible scheduling options, customization, and achievements to encourage productivity. A premium version unlocks advanced features like cloud sync and calendar integration.

Highlights
  • Flexible task scheduling
  • Daily task lists
  • Calendar tracking
  • Customizable colors and icons
  • Ready-made task templates
  • Achievement system
  • Dark theme
Features
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Tusk is a flexible task scheduler that makes getting things done easier and more enjoyable. Tusk will help you with tasks such as: - Exercise regularly - Read more books - Schedule visits to the dentist - Don't forget to pay bills - Tidy up the house - Party with friends a couple of times a month - ... and many others. The application allows you to keep a list of tasks for the day, build schedules, set notifications and track the execution of tasks on the calendar. Why use Tusk? * Flexibility The application allows you to set flexible execution schedules for tasks: on certain days of the week, several times a week, several times a month, several times a year, every day, at arbitrary intervals, and more! * Simplicity Tasks are created in a simple and intuitive interface. There is a short tutorial on the basics of working with the application. * Customization Choose colors and icons for your tasks from a rich and constantly updated set of images. If you have not found the image you need - write to us and we will add it! A dark theme is also available. * Ready-made templates We have prepared a catalog of popular tasks that you can take as a basis. * Achievements To inspire you reach new heights, we've added achievements to the app. Each badge, is a reflection of you own success, so what about enter this challenge? * Premium features We believe that the free version of Tusk has great functionality and can be used to the fullest. But for those who want more, we have prepared a number of premium features: cloud sync, sync with Google Calendar, additional colors, lock screen, and many more! Become more organized and productive with our task and habits planner! Privacy policy: https://tusk.best/privacy-policy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
Tusk4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Amplenote at 494 against Tusk's 22. Amplenote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). Tusk's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.4). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 and Tusk sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

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 Tusk. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Amplenote has 494 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of Amplenote's written reviews are positive against 80% of Tusk's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, Tusk every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Amplenote versus Tusk: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteTusk
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (494 ratings) — better4.5 (22 ratings)
Positive reviews76.5% of reviews79.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings494 — better22
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.412.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Alexey Ursul

Customer experience

Amplenote

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

Tusk

All ratings22 ratings
Positive86.4%
Neutral4.5%
Negative9.1%
Written reviews49 reviews
Positive79.6%
Neutral6.1%
Negative14.3%

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

Tusk

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
5 purchases

Tusk

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly subscription$1.991 Month
  • Annual subscription$5.991 Year
  • Annual subscription$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime premium$12.99
  • Lifetime premium$21.99

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tusk free?
Tusk is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amplenote or Tusk?
Amplenote is rated higher. Amplenote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 494 ratings, while Tusk averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.
Do Amplenote or Tusk have ads?
Neither Amplenote nor Tusk shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or Tusk?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and Tusk every 3 weeks. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 29, 2026 and Tusk on October 20, 2026.

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