Comparison

Amplenote vs Reflow

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

Reflow

Features
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Reflow is your AI task coach. Tell your coach what's on your plate and he turns it into a plan — small steps, one focus at a time. Built to be personal to the way you work. No endless task forms. Just a conversation that ends with the next right thing pinned in front of you. WHAT MAKES REFLOW DIFFERENT • Talk, don't organize — say what's on your mind; Your task coach creates the tasks, projects, and today plan for you • One focus at a time — pin a task, start a deep work block, get a check-in at the halfway mark • A coach in your tone — gentle encouragement, casual, boss mode, or drill sergeant • Built around your energy — Reflow learns what recharges you and works it into your day • Wrap up your day — a quick reflection, carry forward what's left, no guilt YOUR PLAN, EVERY MORNING Your task coach helps you commit to a realistic Today list — not everything, just what fits. Yesterday's unfinished tasks get handled the next morning instead of quietly piling up. REFLOW PRO The free plan includes up to 3 projects. Reflow Pro unlocks unlimited projects and full coaching, billed monthly or yearly with a 2-week free trial. Terms: https://288labs.com/reflow/terms Privacy: https://288labs.com/reflow/privacy

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
Reflow4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Amplenote at none against Reflow's shown. Amplenote also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Amplenote sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month and Reflow sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, Reflow every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Amplenote versus Reflow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteReflow
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (492 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings492 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.415.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Charles Gelman

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

Reflow

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

Reflow

Subscriptions2
  • Reflow Pro Monthly14 Days trial$6.991 Month
  • Reflow Pro Yearly14 Days trial$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Reflow free?
Reflow is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Amplenote or Reflow have ads?
Reflow shows ads; Amplenote does not.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or Reflow?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and Reflow every 6 weeks. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 18, 2026 and Reflow on October 20, 2026.

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