# Primalist vs WeeklyNote

Primalist and WeeklyNote both sit at 4.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of WeeklyNote's written reviews are positive against 80% of Primalist's. WeeklyNote also leads on device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Primalist's advantage is ratings volume (57 vs 12). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Primalist sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and WeeklyNote sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Primalist against 4.8 for WeeklyNote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 80% of Primalist's written reviews are positive against 100% of WeeklyNote's.

Primalist ships an update fortnightly, WeeklyNote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Primalist | WeeklyNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primalist-a-short-list/id1483906370/reviews) | **[4.8 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **57** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 31 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tushar Chhabra](https://appshunter.io/developer/1393502563) | [Hangzhou Quanduan Technology Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1483142209) |

## What reviewers say

### Primalist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/primalist-a-short-list/id1483906370)

This app helps you focus on your most important daily tasks by limiting your to-do list to a maximum of seven items. It encourages prioritization and offers quick, simple task management with timers and reminders.

**Highlights:** Limited task list (up to 7 tasks), Prioritization prompts, Quick task entry and completion, Task timers and reminders, iCloud sync, Widgets, Customizable themes

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Themes and App Icons | $0.99 | one-time |
| Widgets | $4.99 | one-time |


### WeeklyNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/weeklynote-fast-daily-note/id1661527708)

This app offers a streamlined way to quickly log daily notes, plans, and summaries. It features a unique weekly view for at-a-glance organization and allows for easy PDF export of weekly reports. Designed for simplicity and speed, it focuses on efficient recording without unnecessary clutter.

**Highlights:** Quick daily note logging, Weekly calendar view, Automatic PDF weekly reports, Simple, uncluttered interface, Photo insertion (affects efficiency), One-screen recording

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WeeklyNote Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| WeeklyNote Yearly | $1.99 | per year |
| WeeklyNote Flash Sale | $6.49 | one-time |
| WeeklyNote Lifetime | $7.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Primalist free?

Primalist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is WeeklyNote free?

WeeklyNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Primalist or WeeklyNote?

WeeklyNote is rated higher. Primalist averages 4.7 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while WeeklyNote averages 4.8 from 12 ratings.

### Do Primalist or WeeklyNote have ads?

Neither Primalist nor WeeklyNote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Primalist or WeeklyNote?

Primalist ships an update fortnightly, and WeeklyNote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Primalist was updated on October 8, 2026 and WeeklyNote on October 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*