Comparison

Pro Note vs iDEA

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

Head to head
About

Pro Note

Capture thoughts, organize ideas, and stay focused with an AI-powered note-taking app. Enjoy a distraction-free writing space, categorize notes, add images, and utilize AI to summarize and refine your content. It adapts to your workflow for clear and organized thinking.

Highlights
  • Distraction-free writing environment
  • Organize notes into files and categories
  • Add images to notes
  • Drag and arrange notes
  • Version rollback
  • AI summarization and refinement
Features
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Pro Note is your AI-powered companion for capturing thoughts, organizing ideas, and staying focused. Designed to be simple yet powerful, it gives you an endless space to write, plan, and remember what matters most. With Pro Note you can: • Write freely in an uncluttered, distraction-free environment • Organize notes into files and categories for clarity • Add images to enrich your ideas • Drag and arrange your notes exactly how you want • Roll back to previous versions and never lose your progress • Unlock AI assistance to summarize, refine, and expand your writing Whether you’re journaling, brainstorming, or managing projects, Pro Note adapts to your flow and helps you keep your mind clear and organized. Subscription or a lifetime purchase is required to use the app. Subscription Options: Weekly: Full access to all premium features, billed weekly. Ideal if you want flexibility. Lifetime: A one-time purchase that unlocks Pro Note forever, no recurring payments. Perfect if you never want to worry about renewals. Subscription Information & Terms: Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. The weekly subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage your subscription and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. Privacy Policy: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/pro-note-privacy-policy/ Terms of Use: https://hiappsco.wordpress.com/2020/09/03/pro-note-terms-of-use/

About

iDEA

Features
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The iDEA controller is installed by any free egress emergency exit perimeter door or protected areas to monitor, manage and alarm the door, maintain life safety code requirements while maintaining the building’s security. The iDEA is suited for use in schools, hospitals, airports, daycare centres, courthouses, office complexes and any building that requires to secure, monitor and alarm non-lockable security doors. Via Bluetooth and using the iDEA app, installers and administrators can change configuration, timers, functionality, display etc. as well as add / delete user’s digital key fob without the need to remove the unit off the wall. Remote monitoring and management of the iDEA is done from any stand-alone guard station or via interface to the building’s access control system. iDEA operates from 12v-24v AC or DC, has 5 programmable inputs and 4 programmable form C relay outputs. Outputs are supervised via built in selector jumpers for simple dry form C, for 1K or 1K/2K EOL supervision. No need for external EOL resistor kits. Selectable inputs are: Door Status Monitor (DSM/DC), shunt, bypass, alarm reset or shunt/reset. Additionally, iDEA controller monitors the door's electrified lock power (V-SENSE) and shunts the unit when the door unlocks by the building’s access control. The 4 programmable outputs allow monitoring of: alarm condition, bypass status, door ‘held’ status and door contact ‘mimic’ condition. There is no need to drill for multiple DSM contacts. For certain specialized applications, the built in Fire Alarm (F/A) input automatically removes power from the ‘lock’ relay as well. iDEA has dedicated outputs for remote Red/Green LEDs as well as 2.4” graphical display showing multiple door conditions such as: Door is secured, door in alarm, door is held open, door in bypass as well as multiple timers in count up/count down mode. Via use of any mobile device, the display can be further customized to show device’s location, company name or logo, installing company’s name, support phone numbers etc. there are a total of 5 programmable lines. iDEA is available with iButton digital key fob or alternatively with a 26 bit HID micro reader or OSDP Card Readers. iDEA's database stores 200+ digital ‘keys’ and their user’s name. Export feature allows for quick cloning of multiple iDEA without the need for data reentry. Users and digital keys can be added/removed via the mobile device. No need to duplicate and distribute traditional mechanical keys. iDEA controller has a built-in RS-485 port for either ‘chaining’ iDEA or for communication with OEM products. iDEA uses an open architecture platform allowing for easy third-party integration and thus is highly suitable for the OEM marketplace.

Screenshots

Pro Note4 screens
iDEA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: iDEA at none against Pro Note's 2. iDEA also leads on iOS requirement (14.4 vs 18.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Pro Note sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. iDEA asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pro Note versus iDEA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPro NoteiDEA
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (15 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings15 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.014.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKaan YildizAcenes LLC

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Pro Note

Subscriptions1
  • ProNote Weekly$2.997 Days
One-time1
  • Unlock All Features$29.99
None

iDEA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pro Note free?
Pro Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iDEA free?
iDEA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pro Note or iDEA have ads?
Neither Pro Note nor iDEA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pro Note or iDEA?
Pro Note ships an update monthly, and iDEA monthly. Most recently, Pro Note was updated on October 24, 2026 and iDEA on October 20, 2026.

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