Comparison

Amplenote vs Noree

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

Noree

This app offers a minimalist approach to productivity, helping users concentrate on a single task at a time. It utilizes a simple timer to encourage focused work sessions, promoting momentum and task completion.

Highlights
  • Single task focus
  • Pomodoro-style timer
  • Calm visual design
  • Daily clean slate
  • Momentum building
  • Procrastination aid
Features
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Noree is a calm focus timer built to help you lock in, start small, and finish what matters today. When your mind feels scattered, big task lists can make it even harder to begin. Noree keeps things simple: choose one task, start a focus session, and give your attention to what can be done now. No overwhelming dashboards. No complicated productivity system. Just a clean space to focus, reset, and build momentum one session at a time. WHY NOREE? FOCUS ON ONE TASK Pick what matters now and start a focused work session without overthinking your entire day. POMODORO-STYLE TIMER Use simple focus sessions for work, study, chores, creative work, or anything that needs your attention. CALM VISUAL DESIGN Noree is designed to feel quiet, warm, and easy to use, so getting started feels less stressful. START FRESH EVERY DAY Yesterday is behind you. Tomorrow can wait. Noree helps you return to today with a clean slate. BUILD MOMENTUM Small wins matter. Every completed task is a step toward consistency, clarity, and better focus. GREAT FOR: • Studying • Deep work • Daily tasks • Beating procrastination • Building a focus routine • Staying consistent • Getting started when you feel stuck Noree is not about doing everything. It is about doing the next thing. Lock in. Focus now. Start with one task. Terms: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Amplenote4 screens
Noree4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Noree at 5.0 against Amplenote's 4.6. Amplenote's advantage is ratings volume (492 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 Noree sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Noree 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Amplenote ships an update weekly, Noree monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Amplenote versus Noree: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAmplenoteNoree
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (492 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews78.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings492 — better1
Update frequencyWeekly — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.4 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlloy.dev, Inc.Franck Dosso

Customer experience

Amplenote

All ratings492 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral1.8%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews166 reviews
Positive78.3%
Neutral2.4%
Negative19.3%

Noree

All ratings1 ratings
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

Noree

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

Noree

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$2.991 Month
  • Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Amplenote free?
Amplenote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Noree free?
Noree is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Amplenote or Noree?
Noree is rated higher. Amplenote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 492 ratings, while Noree averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Amplenote or Noree have ads?
Neither Amplenote nor Noree shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Amplenote or Noree?
Amplenote ships an update weekly, and Noree monthly. Most recently, Amplenote was updated on October 14, 2026 and Noree on October 12, 2026.

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