# Minimal | Notes vs tool+

The clearest difference is rating: Minimal | Notes at 4.7 against tool+'s 4.0. Minimal | Notes also leads on ratings volume (290 vs 1) and device support. On price, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Minimal | Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and tool+ sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Minimal | Notes holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Minimal | Notes has 290 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Minimal | Notes | tool+ |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (290 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-notes/id1442727443/reviews)** | [4.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-plus/id6446400275/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **290** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 81.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Subscription | Subscription |
| Size | 59 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | — |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Timeless](https://appshunter.io/developer/1183067513) | [Anton Schiller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1677745182) |

## What reviewers say

### Minimal | Notes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/minimal-notes/id1442727443)

This app offers a distraction-free writing environment inspired by meditation. It features collaborative writing, note expiration, and the ability to publish notes as websites. Organize tasks with integrated to-do lists and sync across all your Apple devices.

**Highlights:** Note Lifetime reminders, Collaborative writing, Publish notes as websites, Todo lists sync with Calendar, Beautiful formatting, Sync across Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch

**Features:** Family Sharing, Apple Watch app, iMessage stickers, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Minimal Monthly | $4.99 | per month |
| Minimal Annual | $49.99 | per year |
| Minimal Family Plan | $79.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent note-taking app
- 👍 Beautiful and simple design
- 🚀 Seamless syncing across devices
- 👍 Customizable appearance and formatting
- 🚀 Responsive and helpful developer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔒 Lack of password protection or locking for notes
- 💰 Expensive subscription model

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes when using certain formatting or pasting content
- Syncing issues between iOS and macOS versions
- Incompatibility with older macOS versions

**Requested features**

- Add ability to insert images or attachments
- Improve iCloud sync reliability
- Implement a folder-based organization system
- Add a word/character count feature


### tool+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tool-plus/id6446400275)

This app offers a comprehensive suite of self-improvement tools including mood tracking, journaling, goal setting, and habit formation. It aims to help users enhance their personal growth through a variety of integrated features. A free trial is available for premium access.

**Highlights:** Mood tracker, Gratitude journal, Goal setting, Habit formation, To-do lists, Friend addition

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription tool+ | $7.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription tool+ | $49.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Minimal | Notes free?

Minimal | Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is tool+ free?

tool+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Minimal | Notes or tool+?

Minimal | Notes is rated higher. Minimal | Notes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 290 ratings, while tool+ averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.

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