Charles Note Pro vs Nib
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Charles Note Pro
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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
Nib
A distraction-free writing app for quick notes and longer-form content. It offers version history, local storage, and export options. An optional subscription unlocks encrypted sync, advanced export formats, and unlimited version history.
- Distraction-free writing interface
- Version history for pages
- Local device storage
- Markdown export
- Encrypted sync (subscription)
- Advanced export formats (subscription)
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Nib is a writing app that stays out of your way. Notes are for catching a thought: open Nib, start typing. Pages are for real writing, with headings, an outline you can jump through, and images. Everything stays on your device. There are no accounts, no ads, no analytics and no tracking. Nib keeps a version history of every page, so you can go back to what you wrote before. Pin what matters, and restore what you trash. Your writing is never locked in. Export any page as Markdown, or save a full backup of your whole library, free forever. On iPad, Nib works with a hardware keyboard, with shortcuts and a command palette. NIB PLUS • Encrypted sync between your iPhone and iPad, with a sync code only you hold. The server stores copies it cannot read. • An encrypted backup off your device, restorable with your sync code. • Export to Word, PDF and HTML. • Unlimited version history. Without Plus, Nib keeps the last 20 versions of each document. • A daily word goal, with a count of days in a row. Nib Plus is an auto-renewing subscription, monthly or yearly, with a free trial for new subscribers. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase or at the end of the trial. The subscription renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://nibprivacy.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Charles Note Pro at none against Nib's 2. Charles Note Pro also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Nib sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Charles Note Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Charles Note Pro ships an update every 9 days, Nib every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Charles Note Pro | Nib |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | cheol gyu kim | Andrew Neitsch |
In-app purchases
Charles Note Pro
No in-app purchases
Nib
- Nib Plus Monthly14 Days trial$3.991 Month
- Nib Plus Yearly14 Days trial$29.991 Year









