Comparison

WinkNotes vs Nocast

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

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About

WinkNotes

This app combines note-taking with spaced repetition for effective learning. Organize your thoughts, create flashcards, and review material efficiently using memory curves and customizable study plans. Supports rich text, drawing, and offline voice reading.

Highlights
  • Columnar note-taking with key points
  • Spaced repetition for memory learning
  • Rich text formatting and drawing
  • Ebbinghaus memory curve study plans
  • Marker memory for fill-in-the-blanks
  • Offline voice reading aloud
  • iCloud sync across devices
Features
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WinkNotes is an app for making flashcards and planning reviews. Use it for class notes, vocabulary, and practice questions, or import existing materials from PDF, Anki, or CSV files. Note cards have a front and back for questions and answers. Add text and images, or hide key text and parts of an image to test your recall before revealing the answer. You can also make vocabulary and multiple-choice cards and organize cards into categories. On iPhone and iPad running iOS or iPadOS 26 or later, you can use Shortcuts to turn screenshots or images into flashcards with AI. If your iPhone has an Action button, you can set it up to start card creation. AI card creation has usage limits. On a Mac running macOS 15 or later, you can connect an AI assistant that supports MCP to help create and organize cards. The app schedules new cards and reviews using a review plan. Mark whether you remembered or forgot, and it uses that feedback to schedule later reviews. Choose a category or filter your cards when you want to review just part of a deck. Each deck has statistics showing new, studying, and memorized cards, review streaks, and upcoming reviews. PRO stats also show overdue and often-forgotten cards, retention, and recent review records. WinkNotes has previously appeared in App Store editorial selections for new apps and weekly editor recommendations. It was also included in features explaining what flashcards are and how to use them, and in a collection of study tools for Mac. Apple's official WeChat account has also covered WinkNotes' learning and note-taking features. WinkNotes runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Basic card creation, review, and stats are free, with limits on decks and some features. PRO includes iCloud sync, unlimited decks and cards, custom review plans, quick cloze tools, and advanced stats. See the app for current benefits. Subscriptions renew automatically and can be canceled through your Apple Account's subscription settings. Prices and subscription periods are shown before purchase. One-time purchase options are available as displayed in the app. Support and feedback: https://www.appnice.cn Privacy policy: https://www.appnice.cn/privacy.htm Terms of use: https://www.appnice.cn/useragreement.html

About

Nocast

Features
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Stay Focused. Stay Organized. Stay Productive. A thoughtfully crafted productivity app that brings clarity to your day. Manage your tasks effortlessly with intelligent features and a sleek, minimalist design. • Start Each Day with Clarity Open the app to a clear, distraction-free view of your tasks for the day. Navigate your schedule with ease, check off completed items, and stay focused on what matters most—without the clutter. • Everything in One Task View Tap into any task for a detailed view that holds all the context you need: notes, files, reminders, subtasks, and more. It's your task’s personal control center—streamlined and intuitive. • AI-Powered Subtask Generation Not sure how to break down a big project? Our intelligent assistant automatically generates meaningful subtasks based on your task type—be it school, work, or personal—to help you move forward step by step. • Plan Ahead with Ease See your entire month at a glance with our elegant calendar view. Quickly jump between dates and visualize your upcoming workload to make smarter, stress-free planning decisions. • Track Your Progress Get motivated by weekly completion charts that show your productivity trends over time. Whether you're crushing goals or picking up momentum, your progress is always within reach. • Smart Organization, Made Simple Create custom categories like Work, School, Health, or Personal, each with its own color for easy sorting. Keep everything organized while still having it all in one place. • Never Miss a Beat Set intelligent reminders that notify you exactly when you need them. With flexible scheduling and smart timing, staying on track has never been easier. Key Features: • Clean, focused task overview • Detailed task management with files, notes & more • AI-powered subtasks based on task category • Monthly and daily calendar views • Weekly productivity tracking • Customizable, color-coded categories • Smart reminders and notifications Perfect for: • Students organizing coursework • Professionals managing work projects • Anyone looking to level up personal productivity • Busy individuals juggling daily life Transform your productivity today. Download now and experience the power of thoughtful design + smart technology—your future self will thank you.

Screenshots

WinkNotes4 screens
Nocast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Nocast at none against WinkNotes's 5. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. WinkNotes sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Nocast asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
WinkNotes versus Nocast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterWinkNotesNocast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (128 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings128 — better—
Update frequencyWeekly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDetailsoft Co., Ltd.DEMIR BAYDEMIR

In-app purchases

5 purchases

WinkNotes

Subscriptions3
  • Monthly Subscription (Events)$1.991 Month
  • Annual Full Access(Events)7 Days trial$6.991 Year
  • Annual Full Access7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time2
  • Special edition$14.99
  • Lifetime Full Access$19.99
None

Nocast

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is WinkNotes free?
WinkNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nocast free?
Nocast is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do WinkNotes or Nocast have ads?
Neither WinkNotes nor Nocast shows ads.

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