# Ikes vs Jot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Jot at free against Ikes's free with in-app purchases. Jot also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). Ikes's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (30 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ikes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Jot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Jot holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ikes has 30 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Ikes ships an update every 2 weeks, Jot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ikes | Jot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.7 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-simple-notes-with-tags/id1643421922/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 92.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 284 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [INCREDIBLE FOX, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515855106) | [Sky Works, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1331951085) |

## What reviewers say

### Ikes

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ikes-idea-notes/id1515855107)

Capture and organize text or image ideas with a dynamic feed. Intelligent search and discovery help you find inspiration and make unexpected connections. Syncs seamlessly across devices and prioritizes your privacy.

**Highlights:** Quick capture for text and images, Dynamic Idea Feed for discovery, Tag, source, and color organization, Intelligent search by meaning, Automatic idea discovery, Shuffle for serendipity, iCloud sync across devices

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ikes PREMIUM | $9.99 | one-time |


### Jot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jot-simple-notes-with-tags/id1643421922)

Capture your thoughts instantly with this streamlined note-taking app. Organize ideas using custom tags and quickly find what you need with powerful search. Share your notes effortlessly with others.

**Highlights:** Instant note-taking, Customizable tags, Quick search functionality, Easy note sharing, Archive and delete notes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlimited Notes | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ikes free?

Ikes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Jot free?

Jot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Ikes or Jot?

Jot is rated higher. Ikes averages 4.7 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while Jot averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Ikes or Jot have ads?

Neither Ikes nor Jot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ikes or Jot?

Ikes ships an update every 2 weeks, and Jot every 2 months. Most recently, Ikes was updated on October 9, 2026 and Jot on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*