Comparison

Let it go vs CinderNotes

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Let it go

This app offers a simple, one-tap solution to release negative thoughts and stress. Inspired by the Danish concept of 'Pyt,' it encourages users to let go of minor frustrations and move forward with a healthier mindset.

Highlights
  • One-tap stress release
  • Inspired by Danish 'Pyt' concept
  • Helps manage negative thoughts
  • Promotes moving on from frustrations
  • Cultivates healthy thought patterns
Features
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Instant stress relief at your fingertips. One tap. That's it. Stop overthinking. Stop worrying. Stop letting small annoyances ruin your day. Let it go is the simplest way to release everyday stress and move forward—it's what you do until meditation works for you. **Why "Let it go"?** • One-tap mindfulness — no guided sessions, no complexity • Instant results — feel calmer in seconds • Ultra-simple design — literally one button • Works offline — stress relief anywhere, anytime • Siri integration — say "Let it go" hands-free • Tracks Apple Health — builds your mindfulness habit • Rooted in Danish wisdom — inspired by "pyt" (the art of letting go) **Perfect for:** • Stress spirals at work • Anxiety in the moment • Overthinking patterns • Quick mental resets before important moments • Daily mindfulness without the commitment The Danes are ranked the world's happiest people. Their secret? "Pyt"—the practice of releasing what doesn't matter. This isn't anti-meditation. It's meditation's missing first step. One tap. Instant calm. Move on with your day. From the people who brought you hygge comes the app that teaches you pyt.

About

CinderNotes

A private digital journal designed for unfiltered self-expression. Write down your thoughts and feelings, then digitally "burn" the page to achieve a sense of closure and renewal. The app prioritizes your privacy with no data collection.

Highlights
  • Instant digital page burning
  • Calming burning animation and sounds
  • Complete privacy, no data collection
  • Write without fear of judgment
  • Simple and elegant design
Features
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Introducing CinderNotes, your private journal for raw, unfiltered self expression. Are you weighed down by thoughts and feelings you can’t share? CinderNotes provides a confidential and cathartic space to express these feelings freely. Write what’s on your mind and then digitally “burn” the page. As you watch your words disappear you are left with a sense of closure and renewal. CinderNotes is completely private. No data is collected or saved. Once you digitally “burn” the page your words disappear forever. Whether you need to rant, reminisce, or reflect, CinderNotes gives you a safe space to let it out and then let it go. FEATURES ⁃ Your words instantly erase when you hit the “burn” button. ⁃ Animation and sounds replicate the experience of burning paper. ⁃ Completely confidential - we don’t collect or save anything. WRITE WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENT When you hit the “burn” button, your words vanish forever allowing you to write freely and openly, without fear of judgment. CALMING ANIMATION & SOUNDS Soothing animation and sounds simulate a sheet of paper burning, creating a calming and immersive writing experience. NO DATA COLLECTED Privacy is our priority. We collect nothing and save nothing. SIMPLE & ELEGANT DESIGN The sleek, minimal interface creates a simple, intuitive experience so you can focus on unrestricted self expression.

Screenshots

Let it go4 screens
CinderNotes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: CinderNotes at 100% against Let it go's 0%. CinderNotes also leads on price (Free vs $2.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CinderNotes is free to download; Let it go costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CinderNotes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Let it go's written reviews are positive against 100% of CinderNotes's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Let it go versus CinderNotes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLet it goCinderNotes
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (3 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings36 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPer MeldgaardClint Johnson

Customer experience

Let it go

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

CinderNotes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Let it go

No in-app purchases

None

CinderNotes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Let it go free?
Let it go costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CinderNotes free?
CinderNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Let it go or CinderNotes?
CinderNotes is rated higher. Let it go averages 3.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CinderNotes averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Let it go or CinderNotes have ads?
Neither Let it go nor CinderNotes shows ads.

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