Noto vs Time Horizon
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
Time Horizon
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Struggle with time blindness? Let Horizon watch the clock for you. Standard calendars show you your next event, but Horizon helps you get there. Add get-ready buffers, travel time, and gentle notifications to visualize the pre-event period that feels invisible, allowing you to arrive right on schedule without the mental math. It's tunable support and flexibility where you need it, without micromanaging or overcomplicating. Seamless calendar integration: Horizon is compatible with the Apple and Google calendars you already use, with two-way syncing. Free, forever: - The 24-hour dial: Your next 24 hours, visualized at a glance - Works with Apple and Google calendars - Get-ready and travel lead-ins, so "be there at 7" becomes "start getting ready at 6:10" - Live countdowns that signal when you need to move, not when you need to arrive - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Gentle reminders at the moments that matter Horizon Pro adds even more customizable support: - Lock-screen live progress bar while you get ready - Go beyond notifications with real alarms for leaving, waking, and meds - Live traffic checks that update your travel time automatically before you need to get ready - Sleep schedule with wind-down reminders - Plan your workweek with the the Weekly Scheduler - Built-in to-do list that syncs with your Apple Reminders - Daily intentions and med tracking, gently woven into your day - Punctuality analytics that show your patterns for personal insight - Apple Watch companion app to support you from anywhere No new logins to remember, no cloud storage held by someone else. Your life and privacy stay with your device. Built by an ADHD brain, for ADHD brains (and everyone else, too). --- Horizon Pro is available as a monthly or annual auto-renewing subscription, or a one-time lifetime purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed or canceled in your App Store account settings. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Privacy policy: https://timehorizon.carrd.co#privacy Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Noto at 16.0 against Time Horizon's 18.2. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Noto sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Time Horizon sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Noto ships an update every 4 weeks, Time Horizon monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Noto | Time Horizon |
|---|---|---|
| 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 — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 18.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Soysauce Lab | Sydney Sharpe |
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
Time Horizon
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
Time Horizon
- Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Annual7 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime$59.99









