Comparison

gjLists vs Note

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

Head to head
About

gjLists

Features
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Use gjLists to manage your lists and to-do items using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. A list is just a collection of items (names, words, sentences, etc.), but by marking items as done/complete, it can be used as a to-do list. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete lists/items and mark items as done/undone. - Strikeout completed/done items or mark with a checkmark. - Drag to rearrange lists and items. - Copy lists and items to and from the clipboard. - Duplicate lists. - No limit on the number of lists or items in a list. - Backup and restore your lists. - iCloud list synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer

About

Note

This minimalist notes app helps you focus on what matters most. Create up to 8 infinite pages with beautiful typefaces and customizable line formatting. Save notes as plain text files to iCloud Drive or locally, and access them via widgets and shortcuts.

Highlights
  • Minimalist interface
  • Up to 8 infinite pages
  • Customizable line formatting (color, italics)
  • Plain text file export
  • iCloud Drive sync
  • Home/Lock Screen widgets
  • Apple Watch app
Features
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Keep notes you really care about in focus with this mini note app & widget. It’s like a pinned note in its own app. The app feels like just 1 note, but you can create up to 8 infinite pages. It features beautiful typefaces. There is extra spacing between lines. You can mark lines with color, italics, or both. Pages can also be given custom names. Each page is saved as a plain text file, either in iCloud Drive or only on your iPhone or iPad. Text and links can be added to a page in the app from within other apps using the Share button. You can add a sticky note widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen that shows the last line you selected in the app or the line you pinned in the Home Screen widget. A control lets you open the app directly from Control Center or your Lock Screen. You can also assign this control to your iPhone’s Action button. An Apple Watch app and widget show the last line you selected in the app on your paired iPhone or the line you pinned in the app on your watch. App Privacy: There is no sign-in and no data is collected. Your files are encrypted on your device using your passcode when it’s locked or turned off. If iCloud Backup is turned on for the app in the Settings app > [Your Name] > iCloud > Storage > Backups > [Your Device], your app data is uploaded to iCloud. If you want your files in iCloud Drive to be end-to-end encrypted, please turn on Advanced Data Protection in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Advanced Data Protection. If you have Share Analytics turned on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, we receive app analytics from Apple. This does not contain your app data or personally identify you. Other Features: To add a new line, pull down when you are at the top of a page. Easily move lines up ↑ or down ↓. Quickly undo or redo changes above the keyboard. Tap the ⋯ button above the keyboard for more actions, such as adding the date or inserting a line break. Link or move lines to another page using the Quick Actions menu. List markers (like ‘•’) and spaces you type at the start of a line automatically get added to a new line below it. A URL scheme allows you to go directly to a page or to a specific line on a page. Support for Apple’s Writing Tools on compatible devices. Supports multiple windows on iPad. Fully accessible with VoiceOver. Gestures: Swipe left or right on a page while editing to move the insertion point from word to word. To move the insertion point, touch and hold the Space bar on the onscreen keyboard with one finger, then slide your finger around the keyboard. Swipe left with three fingers to undo or right to redo. Tap on a page with three fingers to show a menu with undo, cut, copy, paste, and redo. The use of this app is subject to your agreement to: Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple’s Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ If you use iCloud with the app, iCloud’s Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/

Screenshots

gjLists4 screens
Note2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: gjLists at Free against Note's $4.99. Note's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On 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

gjLists is free to download; Note costs $4.99 up front. gjLists sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Note asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gjLists ships an update every 2 months, Note every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
gjLists versus Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergjListsNote
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating—5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS17.516.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin Jermannonzerosumness

In-app purchases

4 purchases

gjLists

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
None

Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is gjLists free?
gjLists is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note free?
Note costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do gjLists or Note have ads?
Neither gjLists nor Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gjLists or Note?
gjLists ships an update every 2 months, and Note every 8 days. Most recently, gjLists was updated on September 19, 2026 and Note on September 21, 2026.

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