Noto vs Zeste.
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Noto
A modern writing and note-taking application offering powerful text editing tools and extensive organization features. It supports unlimited attachments and various export formats, with optional Pro features for enhanced functionality. Syncs seamlessly across devices.
- Powerful text editing tools
- Unlimited attachments (Pro)
- Dark mode
- iCloud sync
- Gesture organization
- Multiple export formats
- Desktop-class organization
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Features: - Powerful text editing tools - Bold / Italic / Underline / Strikethrough / Highlight - Number list / Bullet list / Check list - Unlimited attachments (Pro): - Image / Video / Scan / Drawing / File - Table / Block quote / Code / Math Equation - Dark mode - iCloud sync - Organize with gesture - Export to HTML, Markdown, PDF, & JPG - Lock notes (Pro) - Desktop class organization - Drag to reorder your list and paragraph - Drag to organize your notes - Rapid multi select Noto is free to use, including iCloud Sync support. Unlock Noto Pro to enable all features including * Attachments * Note lock * Export * Support future Noto development Terms and Conditions: https://noto.ink/terms Privacy Policy: https://noto.ink/privacy
Zeste.
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Zeste turns long videos into short audio podcasts. A one-hour video becomes a few minutes of listening that get to the point, ready to play while commuting, walking or doing something else. WHAT IT'S FOR • Keeping up with talks, interviews and video essays without spending an hour on each. • Grabbing the key ideas before deciding whether to watch the full video. • Making use of commute and chore time. WHAT YOU GET • A clear podcast, split into chapters and made for listening. • Background playback and lock-screen controls. • A library that keeps all your podcasts. ZESTE MAX A limited free usage lets you discover Zeste. The monthly Zeste Max subscription adds: • Usage renewed every month. • Premium audio, a more natural and more expressive voice. • Challenge viewpoints: the video's conclusions are put to the test. • Offline downloads, to listen without a connection. The subscription renews automatically at the price shown in the app unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You manage and cancel it in your Apple account settings. Zeste is a personal tool: each podcast keeps a link to its original video and is for your private listening only. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://zeste.studio/en/privacy
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Verdict
Noto and Zeste. are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Zeste. sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, Zeste. every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noto | Zeste. |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Soysauce Lab | Guillaume LARIVIERE |
Bugs and requests
Noto
Reported bugs
4 issues- Syncing issues between devices
- Folders and notes disappearing after updates
- Crashes when trying to access certain folders
- Widgets not displaying note content properly
Requested features
6 requests- Add tags or keywords for better organization
- Improve table editing and formatting
- Implement better export options (PDF, HTML, etc.)
- Add support for Apple Pencil and handwriting
- Integrate calendar and reminder features
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- Allow custom backgrounds and themes
Zeste.
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Noto
- Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Noto Lifetime$24.99
Zeste.
- Zeste Max$3.991 Month
