Comparison

About My Time vs JotItDownYo

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

Head to head
About

About My Time

Features
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[About My Time] is a diary that records my time. It's faithful to the basics, while keeping the diary safe and convenient, eliminating the annoying factors users need to worry about. In everyday life that is recorded several times a day, the time of writing is recorded together so that the emotions that change over time can be remembered as memories. main function โ— Daily recording with time -Even if you keep a diary several times on the same day, each time is recorded and managed separately. -Diary recorded by time can be individually deleted or edited. -You can add one photo for each diary unit you create. โ— Cloud database based diary app -Your diary is stored on a secure cloud server. -Even if you lose your device or accidentally delete the app, you can retrieve the record immediately if you only authenticate the user. -No need to back up every day or transfer data to see the same diary on another device. โ— Secure security -Supports SNS-based user authentication system. -The diary recorded by the user is stored in the cloud server through AES-256 encryption. -By applying the biometric authentication security system, no one other than me can open the app. โ— Convenient diary inquiry -Diary can be checked in yearly, monthly calendar or list form. In-app purchase (About My Time Plus) -Remove ads from the app.

About

JotItDownYo

A straightforward and customizable note-taking application designed for ease of use. It offers robust organization features, extensive font and theme customization, and secure authentication options. Easily attach images, share content, and manage deleted notes with its intuitive interface.

Highlights
  • Unlimited nested folder creation
  • Hundreds of customizable fonts and sizes
  • Passcode, Face ID, and fingerprint authentication
  • Customizable theme colors with dark mode support
  • Attach and edit images within notes
  • Undo and trash can functionality
  • Note and folder sharing
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"Jot It Down Yo!" is a simple and user-friendly notes app, tailored to provide a customized experience for each user. Developed with the goal of creating a 'notes app even my Dad can use'. * Completely Free: No ads, no in-app purchases! * Intuitive Interface: Easy to use with just 'taps' and 'long presses'. So intuitive that you won't be lost trying to find where a new note is saved. * Unlimited Folder Creation: Create additional folders within folders for hierarchical organization - perfect for those who love to keep things tidy! * Customizable Fonts: Choose from hundreds of pre-installed iOS fonts (including font styles), with font sizes ranging from 10pt to 50pt, making it easy to read even for people with presbyopia like me! * Security with Authentication: Protect your privacy with passcode, facial recognition, and fingerprint authentication (depending on the device). Of course, you can opt to use it without the cumbersome authentication. * Customizable Theme Colors: Select your unique theme using the color picker - fully supports dark mode! * Image Features: Attach images to notes, with thumbnail display, adjustable size, brightness, and contrast. Black and white or sepia filters can also be applied. * Undo Function: Equipped with an Undo feature for peace of mind in case of mistaken inputs (Note: Redo function is not included). * Trash Can Function: Deleted notes are moved to the trash, so you can restore them later if needed. * Sharing Function: Easily share the contents of notes and folders with just a tap. * Color Highlighting: Highlight notes and folders with colors, making important notes instantly recognizable. * Backup Function: Backup all notes in a file and load backup files if necessary. * Character Count and Word Count Display: Features for displaying character and word count (Note: Supports only languages where words are separated by spaces).

Screenshots

About My Time4 screens
JotItDownYo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: JotItDownYo at none against About My Time's 1. JotItDownYo also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). About My Time's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.2). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. About My Time sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JotItDownYo asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

About My Time ships an update every 2 months, JotItDownYo daily. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 5 level
About My Time versus JotItDownYo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAbout My TimeJotItDownYo
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo โ€” better
Monetizationโ€”Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 โ€” better17.2
Further details โ€” not scored
Size20 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDae hoon KangMasayoshi Ueda

In-app purchases

1 purchases

About My Time

One-time1
  • About My Time Plus$0.99
None

JotItDownYo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is About My Time free?
About My Time is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JotItDownYo free?
JotItDownYo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do About My Time or JotItDownYo have ads?
Neither About My Time nor JotItDownYo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, About My Time or JotItDownYo?
About My Time ships an update every 2 months, and JotItDownYo daily. Most recently, About My Time was updated on October 1, 2026 and JotItDownYo on October 5, 2026.

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