# 思路(IdeaNote) vs TimeJar

The clearest difference is device support: 思路(IdeaNote) at 4 against TimeJar's 2. 思路(IdeaNote) also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. 思路(IdeaNote) sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.49 per month and TimeJar sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

思路(IdeaNote) ships an update weekly, TimeJar every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | 思路(IdeaNote) | TimeJar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Size | 11 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [泰又科技](https://appshunter.io/developer/1299646918) | [佳祇 田](https://appshunter.io/developer/6781619326) |

## What reviewers say

### 思路(IdeaNote)

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ideanote/id1444973956)

This app allows users to create rich notes with various templates, including grid layouts and notebooks. It supports embedding images, text, audio, video, and web content, along with drawing and annotation capabilities. Advanced features include linking related points and referencing PDF files.

**Highlights:** Multiple note templates (grid, notebook), Insert images, text, audio, video, web clips, Drawing and annotation tools, Link related notes and points, Reference PDF files within notes, Screenshot to image association

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.49 | per month |
| Grid | $2.99 | one-time |
| Nine | $5.99 | one-time |
| NotePad | $9.99 | one-time |


### TimeJar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timejar-expiry-date-tracker/id6792635763)

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| TimeJar Monthly Membership | $1.99 | per month |
| TimeJar Annual Membership | $7.99 | per year |
| TimeJar Lifetime Access | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 思路(IdeaNote) free?

思路(IdeaNote) is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is TimeJar free?

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

### Do 思路(IdeaNote) or TimeJar have ads?

Neither 思路(IdeaNote) nor TimeJar shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 思路(IdeaNote) or TimeJar?

思路(IdeaNote) ships an update weekly, and TimeJar every 5 days. Most recently, 思路(IdeaNote) was updated on October 25, 2026 and TimeJar on October 25, 2026.

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