# NoteCircle vs Assignment

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCircle | Assignment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assignment-todo-manager/id1557068079/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 42 MB | 33 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genau Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512838460) | [Lee Jaeho](https://appshunter.io/developer/1556252425) |

## What reviewers say

### NoteCircle

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $59.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Organized and easy to use
- 👍 Minimalist and aesthetic design
- 💡 Helpful for building habits and routines
- 🚀 Efficient for daily task management
- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs with syncing and data loss
- 💰 Limited free features, requires paid subscription
- 🔒 Concerns about privacy and data security
- 🔧 Lacking customization options
- 🕰️ Slow response times when checking off tasks

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/assignment-todo-manager/id1557068079)

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Buy a developer a coffee | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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