Comparison

NoteCircle vs Assignment

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

Head to head
About

NoteCircle

This app provides a structured system for organizing tasks, routines, and events in one place. It's designed to help users stay focused and consistent, especially those who struggle with organization or feeling overwhelmed. Capture ideas quickly and track progress with visual insights.

Highlights
  • Unified planner for tasks, routines, and events
  • Voice input and photo-to-task conversion
  • Build lasting weekly routines
  • Visual progress tracking
  • Calendar syncing
  • Calm, paper-like interface
Features
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You organize your tasks. Then everything falls apart. NoteCircle is built for when nothing sticks—and trusted by over 1 million users worldwide, with App Store features across the US, Europe, and Asia. Why most to-do apps don’t stick You start motivated, but after a few days everything falls apart again. Tasks get buried, routines break, and important things slip through the cracks. NoteCircle solves this by giving you structure without clutter. One clear system for your day and week NoteCircle brings tasks, routines, events, and checklists into one clean planner, so nothing is hidden in separate apps or screens. With a calm weekly view, you always know what needs attention today and what can wait. Especially helpful when focus is a challenge Many users say NoteCircle works especially well for people who struggle with focus, consistency, or feeling overwhelmed. Reviews often mention that it helps ADHD-style brains stay on track by keeping everything visible and structured in one place. Plan faster when motivation is low When typing feels like friction, NoteCircle removes it. Add tasks using voice input, or turn photos of notes and handwritten lists into editable tasks automatically. Capture ideas quickly and organize them later. Build routines that actually last Create weekly recurring routines that fit your real life, not a perfect schedule. NoteCircle helps you stay consistent without pressure, making habits easier to maintain over time. See progress, not just tasks Review your completed tasks, routines, and events in a clear monthly overview. Visual insights help you understand your patterns and improve productivity over time. Never miss what matters Manage birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and important events alongside your tasks. Sync Apple Calendar and Google Calendar to keep all your schedules in one place. Clean and intuitive design Designed to reduce distraction with a calm, paper-like interface. Optimized for both iPhone and iPad so planning feels natural anytime, anywhere. Pricing NoteCircle is free to download and use. Upgrade to NoteCircle Premium to unlock advanced features and get the most out of your planning. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime from your App Store account settings. Refunds are not available for any unused portion of a billed period. Homepage: https://www.genaufactory.com/notecircle Terms: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-terms-conditions Privacy: https://www.genaufactory.com/genau-data-privacy

About

Assignment

Organize tasks by group and lecture, creating custom summary rules. View upcoming events and schedules through home screen and lock screen widgets. Manage lectures and events systematically.

Highlights
  • Organize tasks by group and lecture
  • Create custom summary rules
  • Home screen and lock screen widgets
  • Calendar view by month and day
  • Lecture timetable management
  • Systematic event grouping
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Organize and manage your to-do tasks by group and lecture. Create your own summary rules and check the summary contents in the summary tab and widget. Summary - Create your own summary rules using group, lecture, date conditions, etc. - Check the events that satisfy the summary rules you created in the home screen widget and lock screen widget. Group - Manage events systematically by grouping them. Calender - Check out the events you need to do this month at a glance. - You can also view events by time on a specific date in detail. Lecture - Check the timetable. - You can also manage events for each lecture. Widget - You can check the lecture schedule, calendar, and summary on the home screen. Please let us know about any improvements or bugs through Settings>Feedback!

Screenshots

NoteCircle4 screens
Assignment4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: NoteCircle at none against Assignment's shown. NoteCircle also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Assignment's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and review sentiment (83% vs 70%). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. NoteCircle sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Assignment sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Assignment holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCircle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 70% of NoteCircle's written reviews are positive against 83% of Assignment's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCircle ships an update every 4 days, Assignment weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
NoteCircle versus Assignment: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCircleAssignment
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterWeekly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size42 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenau FactoryLee Jaeho

Customer experience

NoteCircle

All ratings1,217 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

Assignment

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%

Bugs and requests

NoteCircle

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Routine tasks not showing up correctly
  • Inability to delete or edit tasks
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when using the app
  • Crashing or freezing on certain actions

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more icon options for tasks and routines
  • Implement weekly/monthly calendar view
  • Allow rearranging and prioritizing of tasks
  • Integrate with more calendar and reminder apps
  • Add notes/comments section for tasks

Assignment

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteCircle

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Annual7 Days trial$29.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$59.99
1 purchases

Assignment

One-time1
  • Buy a developer a coffee$4.99

Questions

Is NoteCircle free?
NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Assignment free?
Assignment is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCircle or Assignment?
Assignment is rated higher. NoteCircle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Assignment averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do NoteCircle or Assignment have ads?
Assignment shows ads; NoteCircle does not.
Which is updated more often, NoteCircle or Assignment?
NoteCircle ships an update every 4 days, and Assignment weekly. Most recently, NoteCircle was updated on September 25, 2026 and Assignment on June 1, 2026.

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