Comparison

Plain Note vs Text Flows

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

Head to head
About

Plain Note

This app allows you to create and organize notes with customizable tags and icons. It offers lock screen and home screen widgets for quick access and supports character/line counting. Personalize your experience with themes, app icons, and fonts.

Highlights
  • Organize notes with tags
  • Customizable tag icons and colors
  • Character and line counting
  • Lock screen and home screen widgets
  • Customizable themes, app icons, and fonts
  • Archive and organize notes
Features
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"Plain Note" is a simple notes app. You can organize your notes by adding tags, and it supports lock screen and home screen widgets. It can be used on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Features • You can categorize your notes with tags. • Customize tag icons and colors. • You can count the number of characters and lines. • Archive and organize your notes. • Widgets can be added to the lock screen and home screen. • Customize themes, App icons, and fonts. (Some features are available for a fee.) Premium (in-app purchase) • Sync data with iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. This can also be used as a backup. • All themes and App icons are available. • All tag icons are available. • All font customizations are available. *Prices may vary by country or region. Please check in the app. *Some features may not be available in all languages or regions. Terms of Use: https://monelyze.app/en/terms/ Privacy Policy: https://monelyze.app/en/privacy

About

Text Flows

This app allows you to convert your spoken words into text for notes, stories, or capturing ideas. It offers unlimited recording and prioritizes user privacy by storing all data locally on your device.

Highlights
  • Hands-free note taking
  • Unlimited recording duration
  • Local data storage for privacy
  • Multi-language support
  • Universal iOS compatibility
Features
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TextFlows is a speech-to-text note taking app, use it to write stories, take some notes, or capture your thoughts, effortlessly and ultimately: Hands-Free Note Taking: Say goodbye to typing and hello to convenience! With TextFlows, you can effortlessly dictate your thoughts, ideas, and reminders, keeping your hands free for multitasking. Unlimited Recording: TextFlows empowers you to capture your voice for hours without interruptions. Whether it's a lengthy meeting, an inspiring lecture, or brainstorming sessions, our app ensures you never miss a single word. Privacy at Its Best: Your data, your control. TextFlows is committed to safeguarding your privacy. Unlike other apps, TextFlows doesn't rely on remote servers. All your notes are securely stored on your device, ensuring utmost privacy and eliminating any concerns about data breaches. Universal Compatibility: TextFlows is tailored for both iPhone and iPad, providing a seamless experience across all your iOS devices. Multi Language Support: TextFlows works in English, 中文, Français, Deutsch, Español, 日本語

Screenshots

Plain Note4 screens
Text Flows4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Plain Note at Free against Text Flows's $2.99. Plain Note also leads on ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 9 days vs monthly). Text Flows's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On 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

Plain Note is free to download; Text Flows costs $2.99 up front. Plain Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Text Flows asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Text Flows holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Plain Note has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, Text Flows monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Plain Note versus Text Flows: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlain NoteText Flows
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.6 (1.1K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.1K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.014.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB0 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMonelyze Inc.礼 付

Customer experience

Plain Note

All ratings1,079 ratings
Positive90.5%
Neutral3.6%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews106 reviews
Positive62.3%
Neutral13.2%
Negative24.5%

Text Flows

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Plain Note

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Notes sometimes get deleted after updates
  • Widget not working as expected, showing wrong note

Requested features

7 requests
  • Ability to swipe widget to display another note
  • Subfolders for better organization
  • Export function to backup notes
  • Option to change app colors
  • Support for multiple notes in one widget
Show 2 more
  • Text formatting options (bold, italics, headings)
  • Ability to insert photos and videos

Text Flows

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Plain Note

Subscriptions2
  • Premium - Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Premium - Yearly7 Days trial$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Premium - Lifetime$29.99
None

Text Flows

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plain Note free?
Plain Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Text Flows free?
Text Flows costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Plain Note or Text Flows?
Text Flows is rated higher. Plain Note averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.1K ratings, while Text Flows averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Plain Note or Text Flows have ads?
Neither Plain Note nor Text Flows shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plain Note or Text Flows?
Plain Note ships an update every 9 days, and Text Flows monthly. Most recently, Plain Note was updated on October 14, 2026 and Text Flows on October 2, 2026.

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