Comparison

Notes vs Teka

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

Head to head
About

Notes

This app combines a notepad, to-do list, and memo functionality into a single, intuitive interface. Easily create notes from text, voice, or images, and organize them with reminders and sorting options. Secure your data and transfer it to new devices.

Highlights
  • 3-in-1 notepad, to-do list, and memos
  • Create notes from photos, images, and voice
  • Set notifications and reminders
  • Sort notes by urgency, category, due date, color
  • Secure notes with a security code
  • Data transfer to new devices
Features
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Notes: notepad and lists is a convenient app that helps you make notes and keep lists. Why should you choose Notes: notepad and lists? - 3 in 1 Replace your to-do list, notepad and memos with this simple, all-in-one app. - Easy to use Notes: notepad and lists is an extremely simple and intuitive app. No instructions or tutorial necessary. - Fast Create a note or a list in literally seconds - the perfect way to jot down important information. A notepad, diary and to-do list that suits your face-paced lifestyle. - Multiple formats Create notes from photos, images, and voice messages, and make your to-do list or shopping list. Use it on the go, or even behind the wheel - all you have to do is record your message or take a photo. - Editing You can edit your notes, or add comments, attachments, details and notifications at any time. - Planning Notes: notepad and lists also works as a to-do list: you can set notifications and reminders (one off or repeated) for each note, and the easy-to-use calendar system helps you keep track of deadlines. - Sorting You can sort your notes by urgency, category, due date, and color, so searching through your content is quick and easy. - Security Notes: notepad and lists lets you protect your personal data with a short security-code, meaning only you can access your notes and lists. - Transfer your info If you get a new device, you won't lose your information - registered users can restore their data.

About

Teka

Features
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TEKA is a simple note taking app with a twist. You can protect your notes with a PIN so even if you give your device to kids or others they can not see your private notes. Key features: - PIN protected - Color tags - Auto-lock - Optional iCloud backup - Optional self-destruct mode Please note that if you enable self-destruct mode and do not have iCloud backup, you will lose all notes irreversibly if self-destruct sequence is initiated. If you do have iCloud backup, you will need to remove the app, reinstall from the App Store, set the same PIN then restore from the backup.

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
Teka4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Notes at Free against Teka's $1.99. Notes also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Teka's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On 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

Notes is free to download; Teka costs $1.99 up front. Notes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Teka asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes ships an update monthly, Teka every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Notes versus Teka: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesTeka
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.8 (677 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings677 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 23 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperOrange DogAleniq Inc.

Bugs and requests

Notes

Reported bugs

1 issue
  • Unexpected ads appearing after recent updates for paid subscribers

Requested features

3 requests
  • More engaging task motivation features
  • Clearer documentation on note persistence
  • Improved customer support interface

Teka

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Notes

One-time1
  • Disable ads$9.99
None

Teka

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Teka free?
Teka costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes or Teka have ads?
Notes shows ads; Teka does not.
Which is updated more often, Notes or Teka?
Notes ships an update monthly, and Teka every 23 months. Most recently, Notes was updated on October 29, 2026 and Teka on October 25, 2026.

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