Comparison

a Notepad vs Dryft

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

Head to head
About

a Notepad

Capture your thoughts and ideas effortlessly on the go. This app offers both offline and cloud-synced note-taking, allowing you to access your notes from any device. Share your notes as plain text or as a web page with customizable privacy settings.

Highlights
  • Standalone mode (no login)
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Cross-device access
  • Note sharing as text or web page
  • Private, public, and password-protected notes
  • Guest editing options
Features
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Take notes on the go and share notes online with aNotepad mobile app. aNotepad can be used in either Standalone mode or Connected mode. Standalone mode - No login required. Notes will only be stored on your mobile device. If you later decide to login with an anotepad.com account, your local notes will be uploaded to that account as well. Connected mode - If you login with an anotepad.com free account, notes will be synchronized with anotepad.com cloud server. You can access your notes from multiple devices. You can also access your notes at anotepad.com website with a web browser. Note Sharing Notes can be shared either as Text or as online Web page. User in standalone mode can only share notes as Text. Logged in user can get an instant note web page and share note URL with others. Note Permission When you share your note as an online web page with others. You can set note permission to control who can see your note. Private Note - Only you can read and edit Public Note - Everyone who knows the URL can read Password Protected Note - Only people with password can read If you enable Guest Editing on your note, people with note editing password can also edit your note at anotepad.com website. Contact us at support@anotepad.com if you have any additional questions or any feedback.

About

Dryft

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WATCH YOUR FACE CHANGE Take a daily LookMaxx scan and let AI analyze your jawline, skin clarity, symmetry, eye area, and more. Compare your Day 1 photo to today and see what cutting back actually does to your appearance. TRACK YOUR GLOW SCORE Rate your skin, sleep, and energy every day. Your Glow Score helps you understand how your habits affect your health and appearance over time. Sync with Apple Health for automatic sleep and weight tracking. SEE WHAT YOU’RE SAVING Every drink you skip puts money back in your pocket. Dryft shows you exactly how much you’ve saved and what that money could buy instead. ORDER LIKE A PRO Browse gym-friendly mocktails, date-night drinks, and alcohol-free alternatives that fit any social situation. DRYFT UNLIMITED Unlock the full Dryft experience with: • Apple Health integration • Unlimited AI LookMaxx scans • Advanced wellness and glow-up analytics • Complete mocktail library • Detailed scan history and progress tracking • Premium insights and recommendations Available as a weekly or annual subscription. SUBSCRIPTION INFORMATION Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Prices may vary by region and are displayed within the app before purchase. TERMS & PRIVACY By using Dryft, you agree to our Terms of Use (EULA) and Privacy Policy. Terms of Use (EULA): https://geeklab.app/legal Privacy Policy: https://geeklab.app/legal Both documents are accessible at any time within the app. Your discipline. Your rules. Your glow-up.

Screenshots

a Notepad4 screens
Dryft3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: a Notepad at none against Dryft's 2. a Notepad also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 18.0). Dryft's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. Dryft sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. a Notepad asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, Dryft every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
a Notepad versus Dryft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametera NotepadDryft
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB11 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperJia Qing SongGeeklab Oy

In-app purchases

None

a Notepad

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Dryft

Subscriptions2
  • Dryft - Unlimited Weekly$2.997 Days
  • Dryft - Unlimited Annual$17.991 Year

Questions

Is a Notepad free?
a Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dryft free?
Dryft is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do a Notepad or Dryft have ads?
Dryft shows ads; a Notepad does not.
Which is updated more often, a Notepad or Dryft?
a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, and Dryft every 4 weeks. Most recently, a Notepad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Dryft on October 13, 2026.

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