Comparison

Amplenote vs selectd

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

selectd

Features
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Selectd: Your Personal Productivity & Career OS Say goodbye to fragmented tools. Selectd is the ultimate all-in-one productivity suite and career tracker designed for high performers. Whether you're structuring your daily focus, building powerful habits, or managing a complex job search pipeline, Selectd brings everything into one beautiful, private, and powerful app. No Subscriptions. Ever. We believe you should own your tools. Selectd Pro is a one-time payment for lifetime access. Task Management & NLP Dump your thoughts quickly with our intelligent inbox. Simply type "Review notes for 30m" and Selectd’s Natural Language Processing will automatically parse the duration and prep it for scheduling. Timeboxing & Pomodoro Focus Take control of your day with the visual Schedule Timeline. Drag tasks into your day, sync external calendar events, and launch the built-in Pomodoro Focus Timer directly from your schedule to enter deep work. Daily Habit Tracker Consistency is everything. Build custom daily routines with the built-in Habit Tracker. Set target counts, track your daily streaks, and stay accountable with smart "Streak Saver" reminders so you never lose momentum. Visual Kanban Job Pipeline Manage your career moves with a professional swipe-to-move pipeline. Track jobs from "Interested" to "Offer", save resumes, and manage contacts. Use Voice Intelligence to add jobs hands-free ("Add Senior Designer at Apple"). Deep AI Analytics & Insights Stop guessing what works. Selectd tracks your productivity momentum, job response rates, and pipeline health. Discover your most productive days and best-performing application sources. Smart Reminders & Calendar Sync Never miss a beat. Set smart reminders for tasks, interviews, and habit check-ins that sync directly to your native phone calendar. Selectd will even alert you when active tasks or jobs go stale. 100% Private & Offline-First Your data is your business. Selectd is built on a local-first architecture (SQLite), meaning your data stays securely on your device. It’s lightning-fast and works completely offline. Upgrade to Selectd Pro Unlock unlimited tasks, habits, job tracking, advanced analytics, and the Pomodoro focus timer with a single lifetime purchase. Download Selectd today and design your future! Privacy Policy: https://selectd.co.in/privacy.html Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
selectd4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Amplenote at Free against selectd's $2.99. selectd's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs weekly). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Amplenote is free to download; selectd costs $2.99 up front. Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and selectd sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, selectd every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amplenote versus selectd: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteselectd
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (492 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings492 — better—
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Akash Selvakumar

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

selectd

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
2 purchases

selectd

Subscriptions1
  • Selectd Pro7 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • Selectd Pro Lifetime$29.99

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is selectd free?
selectd costs $2.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Do Amplenote or selectd have ads?
Neither Amplenote nor selectd shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or selectd?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and selectd every 4 days. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 14, 2026 and selectd on September 25, 2026.

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