Comparison

a Notepad vs Chain Track

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

Chain Track

Features
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Build better routines, one check-in at a time. ChainTrack turns everyday habits into clear, motivating streaks. Add the habits that matter, choose a schedule, and check in with a tap. See your momentum grow as small actions become a routine. Stay focused with: • A simple Today view for the habits in front of you • Daily and weekly schedules that fit your life • Streaks and progress rings to keep momentum visible • Calendar history and insights to help you spot patterns • Ready-to-use templates for getting started quickly • Notes for reflecting on your progress • Milestones and achievements to celebrate consistency • Active, archived, and organized habit lists Whether you are starting one small habit or building a complete routine, ChainTrack helps you show up consistently and keep your chain moving. Start small. Check in. Keep going.

Screenshots

a Notepad4 screens
Chain Track4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Chain Track at every 4 days against a Notepad's every 3 months. a Notepad's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, Chain Track every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
a Notepad versus Chain Track: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parametera NotepadChain Track
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.1 (40 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings40 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS11.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJia Qing SongABC TechNO.

In-app purchases

None

a Notepad

No in-app purchases

None

Chain Track

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is a Notepad free?
a Notepad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Chain Track free?
Chain Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do a Notepad or Chain Track have ads?
Neither a Notepad nor Chain Track shows ads.
Which is updated more often, a Notepad or Chain Track?
a Notepad ships an update every 3 months, and Chain Track every 4 days. Most recently, a Notepad was updated on October 22, 2026 and Chain Track on October 10, 2026.

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