Pocket Note vs Basium
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Pocket Note
Transform your device into a powerful business notepad. Quickly capture ideas with handwriting, typing, and rich media. Organize notes into groups and export them as images or PDFs for easy sharing and printing.
- Handwritten and typed input
- Customizable pen sizes and colors
- Paste photos and maps
- Insert figures and lines
- Export as image or PDF
- Organize notes into groups
- iCloud synchronization
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Would you like to make your smartphone or tablet PC into a useful business tool? Pocket Note is a notepad application specially designed for the business scene. With Pocket Note, you can quickly put your ideas together by a straightforward, simple operation. [Major functions] - We provided grid lines and horizontal ruled lines on the notepad to make it easier to organize what you write down.And when you don't need a grid or horizontal lines, you can choose "blank". - You can input either manually or from the keyboard (compatible with Apple Pencil). For manual input, choose from 2 pens, "regular" or "thick", and an eraser. For pen size and color, choose from 20 sizes and 25 colors. - You can paste up to 20 photos on each page. - You can paste maps. With a map, you can do the following: You can display your current position on the map using GPS. By continuously pressing down at a given location on the map, you can place a pin at the location. By inputting a name or address, you can place a pin at that location. You can also specify the zoom factor as you wish. - By pasting figures and lines, you can display your notes graphically. For figures, choose from rectangles, triangles or circles. You can specify their size and shape freely. Lines may be with or without arrows. For figures and lines, choose from 25 different colors. - You can save your notes as an image or a PDF file. You can do the following: Print them out with a printer. Save them as images in iOS "Photos". Attach them to emails as images or PDF files. Share them as images with iCloud Photo Sharing. Paste them as images in iOS standard "Notes". Save them as PDF files in iOS standard "iBooks". They can be uploaded as images to Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Instagram, Evernote, Flickr, Line, etc. (If these applications are installed. Also, if the application is compatible with iOS App Extensions, they can be uploaded as images.) - Notes can be organized into groups. Several groups can be set for each note. Notes can be displayed by group, or by modified date. - It's compatible with iCloud, so you can share your notes on your iPhone or iPad. - Compatible with Siri Shortcuts. You can use this application for free for 30 days. If you want to use this app from the 31th day onward, please watch the advertisement movie or make In-App Purchase. [Contact us] https://www.studioks.net/en/contact-us/ [Studio K's - Business Applications Maker] https://www.studioks.net/en/
Basium
This app helps users build consistent habits, especially those with ADHD, by focusing on deliberate progress rather than motivation. It offers intelligent features to protect momentum during off-days and encourages a single focus to avoid overstimulation.
- Intelligent Freeze Protection
- One Active Challenge principle
- Progressive Paths (5, 15, 30 days)
- Subtask breakdown
- Gentle, active-day reminders
- 100% Private (no accounts, no ads)
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Consistency for ADHD Brains Stop trying to be productive. Start being deliberate Most habit trackers just watch you fail. Basium helps you build. Achieving your dreams isn't about finding more motivation, it’s about finding a foundation. For the ADHD brain, the forever goal is the enemy of progress. Basium replaces the noise of complex tracking with the tranquility of consistency. We don't just track tasks, we build them into your life. Intelligent Freeze Protection Life isn't a perfect line. Basium’s Intelligent Freeze System protects your momentum during off-days. If life gets busy and you miss a mark, the system automatically uses a freeze to save your progress. This prevents the shame cycle and burnout that kills most habits before they start. The Power of One Focus Overstimulation is the enemy of the ADHD brain. Basium enforces the One Active Challenge principle. By focusing on a single, high-impact path at a time, you build a foundation for your habits rather than a cluttered list of shallow attempts. Core Foundation Features Progressive Paths: Scale your discipline through 5, 15, and 30 days challenges Subtask: Break complex goals into 1–4 daily actionable tasks to ensure you always know how to show up. Gentle Reminders: Notifications that respect you. They only trigger on the days your challenge is active. 100% Private: Your routine is your business. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Stop tracking habits. Start building the foundation that changes everything. Basium Pro Paid Experience Gain full access to the Basium PRO with a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase. Pro status unlocks deeper customization. PRO FEATURES Custom mood: Advanced Notifications: Up to 10 daily slots to perfectly time your routine. Foundation Recovery: A 24-hour safety net to restore a lost path and protect your peace of mind. Custom Active Days: Design your rhythm. Perfect for weekday-only or weekend-specific foundations. Links: (Koda is the old app name) Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/terms-of-use Medical Disclaimer: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/medical-disclaimer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Basium at 100% against Pocket Note's 33%. Basium also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.3) and ads (none vs shown). Pocket Note's advantage is ratings volume (14 vs 3) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Pocket Note sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Basium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 33% of Pocket Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basium's.
Pocket Note ships an update every 2 months, Basium weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Pocket Note | Basium |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (14 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 25 MB | 50 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | NAOAKI SEKIGUCHI | Domenic Landriscina |
Customer experience
Pocket Note
Basium
In-app purchases
Pocket Note
- Pocket Note License$3.99
Basium
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
- Life time payment$12.99
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