Comparison

Charles Note Pro vs Notestream

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

Head to head
About

Charles Note Pro

Features
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Make a simple app for a simple life. The first project from the Charles App. www.charlesnote.net Simplified the features as much as possible by taking out all the unnecessary ones, based on my experience of using memo apps for the past 10 years. "It is only finished when you can no longer make it any simpler." That was what I had in mind and I really did make it as simple as possible. I took out the features that I don't use and even steps that are not needed, and I'm finally satisfied with it. I will update the features that may be needed later. All the features are located at the bottom, so keep your grip on the phone as you use the app. Features ㅇ Web service launch [www.charlesnote.net] ㅇ Use charles note in iphone, ipad and web ㅇ Notepad name settings ㅇ Slide down to create a note ㅇ Touch the content to edit a note ㅇ Slide to the side to search ㅇ Slide to the side to change settings ㅇ Delete memo ㅇ Delete note ㅇ Copy memo ㅇ Delete multiple selections ㅇ Note favorites ㅇ Adjust font size ㅇ Select among 20 different themes ㅇ Export note ㅇ Share note ㅇ Sign up, login

About

Notestream

This app offers a private, chat-style notebook for quick note-taking. It focuses on speed and simplicity, allowing users to send thoughts like text messages without the pressure of traditional document formatting. Ideal for lists, memos, and everyday ideas.

Highlights
  • Chat-style note interface
  • Fast capture and search
  • Checkboxes and colored ribbons
  • Image support with captions
  • Channel archiving and restoration
  • Export to .txt and .csv
  • Full backup and import
Features
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Notestream is a beautifully simple chat-style notes app that makes quick-capture notes feel like texting yourself. Fast capture, easy search, and lightweight organization for everyday thoughts. Most notes apps push you toward documents and structure. Notestream keeps notes in a totally private chat-like thread, so you can type a thought, send it, and move on. It stays easy to skim and easy to find later with search. GREAT FOR • Quick notes during the day • To-do lists, grocery lists, and checklists • Meeting notes and action items • Light journaling and personal reflections • Brainstorms, idea dumps, and memos WHY IT’S DIFFERENT Notestream removes friction at the moment you need to capture something. Instead of opening a page, naming it, and organizing it, you just write like a text and send. • Feels like texting yourself — every note is a quick send in a chat-like thread • No document ritual — no blank page pressure or formatting rabbit hole • Built for small, frequent notes — memos, lists, ideas, and quick journaling • Fast review and retrieval — easy to skim, easy to search • Private by default — no account required WHO NOTESTREAM IS FOR • People who want speed over structure • People who already text themselves notes and want a better version of that workflow • People who hate “document mode” (pages, folders, formatting) • People who keep messy brain dumps — one-liners, half thoughts, links, quick lists • People who want a daily driver for small notes — memos, to-dos, groceries, ideas, journaling • People who value privacy and simplicity — a lightweight, no-fuss place to keep personal notes FEATURES • Multiple channels for separate topics • Checkboxes + colored ribbons • Add images (with optional captions) • Archive and restore channels • Export to plain-text open file formats like .txt or .csv • Full backup export/import • Highly customizable themes (dark + light included) PRIVACY • Offline-first: your notes are stored locally on your device • No account required Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://redflask-notestream.github.io/privacy/

Screenshots

Charles Note Pro4 screens
Notestream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Charles Note Pro at every 9 days against Notestream's every 3 weeks. Charles Note Pro also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Charles Note Pro ships an update every 9 days, Notestream every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Charles Note Pro versus Notestream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCharles Note ProNotestream
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—4 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developercheol gyu kimCalem Viluan

In-app purchases

None

Charles Note Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Notestream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Charles Note Pro free?
Charles Note Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notestream free?
Notestream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Charles Note Pro or Notestream have ads?
Neither Charles Note Pro nor Notestream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Charles Note Pro or Notestream?
Charles Note Pro ships an update every 9 days, and Notestream every 3 weeks. Most recently, Charles Note Pro was updated on October 18, 2026 and Notestream on October 24, 2026.

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