AppTree IO vs Small Talk
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AppTree IO
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AppTree is a "Software as a Conversation" platform. A conversation between your users and your software is the least complicated way to get work done. Deliver conversations over the web, mobile, chat, sms and voice.
Small Talk
This app helps you remember important personal details about people, like their birthdays, interests, and notes from conversations. It prioritizes privacy with on-device storage and offers a simple, stress-free interface for managing these memories.
- Record personal details about people
- Jot notes after conversations
- Private, on-device storage
- Birthday reminders
- Link people together
- Searchable notes and contacts
- Customizable themes
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Small Talk is a personal notebook for remembering the kind of stuff you don't want to forget — but often do: Where they are from. The name of their dog. Their birthday. That book they recommended. Add someone new in seconds. Fill in the details whenever. Jot a note after a conversation, and it's there next time you need it. PRIVATE No accounts, no tracking, and no servers. Everything is stored on your device, encrypted. If you enable backups, they go to your own iCloud or Google Drive. SIMPLE BY DESIGN No streaks, no likes, no feed, no stress. Small Talk does one thing well: help you remember. WHAT YOU GET FOR FREE - Add people with notes, birthdays, and custom details - Link people together (coworkers, family, friends) - Search across all your people and notes - Timeline view with calendar - Three beautiful themes - Birthday reminders - Face ID / biometric lock SMALL TALK PLUS One purchase. No subscription. Unlock: - All 13 color themes - Create your own custom themes - Export and import backups Built for people who care about people and want to remember the things that matter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AppTree IO at none against Small Talk's 1. Small Talk's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Small Talk sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AppTree IO asks for nothing beyond the download.
AppTree IO ships an update monthly, Small Talk weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AppTree IO | Small Talk |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | — | 8 — better |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 79 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apptree Software, Inc. | KIERAN FREDERICK LAMEE |
In-app purchases
AppTree IO
No in-app purchases
Small Talk
- Small Talk Plus Lifetime$4.99
