Comparison

Noto vs Laoji

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Powerful text editing tools
  • Unlimited attachments (Pro)
  • Dark mode
  • iCloud sync
  • Gesture organization
  • Multiple export formats
  • Desktop-class organization
Features
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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

About

Laoji

Features
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There are always some things worth remembering. Experience, lessons, insights, read repeatedly, and keep them in mind. — Why did you create this app I have a habit of always wanting to write down good sentences, reasonable words, and experiences that have given me insights. I have tried many note taking apps, and the outcome is the same - I have never read what I have written down again. Later on, I realized that taking notes ≠ remembering. Those words that truly influenced me, without exception, have been repeatedly read by me many times. So I made sure to remember. Use it for yourself first, and then share it. — What it does is very simple Put in the content worth remembering, Let it repeatedly appear in front of you at the right time. ·Push one message per day, which can be read without opening the app ·Open the first screen of the app, and today's focus will be directly presented ·I don't rely on your 'self-awareness' because I can't do it myself — What is suitable for recording ·Experience and lessons learned in work ·Golden Sentences and Excerpts from Reading ·Reflections and Reflections on Life ·If you want to remind yourself often ·Anything you don't want to forget — Its persistence ·Completely standalone, data only exists on your device ·No account, no registration required ·No cloud upload, no network requests ·No advertisements, no in app purchases, no subscriptions ·No socializing, no pressure to share This is a quiet and exclusive space for you to settle down in. — Why is it free Because this is an app I make for myself and use every day. Since you think it's good, please share it and I hope it can help people who also have this need. If it can help you remember something truly important, then the significance of making this app has been achieved. — Regarding the name 'Laoji' In Chinese, 'Laoji' is not a light and airy word. You don't know "Laoji" shopping list—— You will only remember the truly important things: A lesson, a promise, a moment that makes you grow. I use the word 'Laoji' as the name of the app because it is exactly the original intention behind my creation of this app. — Regarding Privacy Laoji does not collect any user data and does not require any system permissions (except for sending notifications). All data is stored locally on your device.

Screenshots

Noto4 screens
Laoji3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Laoji at none against Noto's 3. Laoji also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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

Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Laoji asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, Laoji every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Noto versus Laoji: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotoLaoji
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews68.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.3K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB49 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoysauce LabHefei Xingluo Mohai Network Technology Co., Ltd.

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

Laoji

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Noto

Subscriptions2
  • Noto Pro Monthly3 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Noto Pro Yearly7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Noto Lifetime$24.99
None

Laoji

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Noto free?
Noto is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Laoji free?
Laoji is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Noto or Laoji have ads?
Neither Noto nor Laoji shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Noto or Laoji?
Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, and Laoji every 5 weeks. Most recently, Noto was updated on October 22, 2026 and Laoji on October 6, 2026.

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