Comparison

NoteCircle vs xTiles

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

xTiles

Capture notes, tasks, and ideas with a versatile app that syncs across devices. Organize everything visually with drag-and-drop boards, and access your content online or offline. Stay productive with reminders, calendars, and quick search.

Highlights
  • Jot down notes and voice recordings
  • Snap sketches and upload photos
  • Save web content (text, images, links)
  • Create to-do lists and set reminders
  • Organize ideas into visual boards
  • Instant cross-device syncing
  • Offline access
Features
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At your desk, on the go, online or offline, enjoy the powerful capabilities of xTiles! Free your creativity with the same beautiful experience, whatever you’re on. ORGANIZE EVERYTHING IN ONE PLACE • Jot down quick notes, ideas, and voice recordings. • Snap sketches and upload photos from your camera. • Save text, images & links from the web. STAY ON TOP OF DAILY WORK • Keep your workflow organized with to-do lists. • Get organized with calendars and reminders. • Pin keynotes and ideas for quick access to them. JUMP INTO ANY PROJECT FAST • Find anything you saved to xTiles in seconds. • View and work without the lag and fall with a visually appealing experience. CONTINUE WORK IN A VISUAL WAY When you're back at your computer, flexibly organize your ideas and projects into visual boards with a drag-and-drop interface. INSTANT SYNCING Anything you save to the app is instantly synced to all of your devices. Native app store content on your devices, so you’ll never lose your flow. Ideas can strike you at any time! Be ready to convert them into something more! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://xtiles.app/en/privacypolicy

Screenshots

NoteCircle4 screens
xTiles4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: NoteCircle at 4.6 against xTiles's 3.5. NoteCircle also leads on review sentiment (70% vs 35%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 days). On price, ads, 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 xTiles sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $15.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

NoteCircle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCircle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 125, 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 35% of xTiles's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, xTiles every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
NoteCircle versus xTiles: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteCirclexTiles
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (1.2K ratings) — better3.5 (125 ratings)
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews — better35.2% of reviews
Number of ratings1.2K — better125
Update frequencyEvery 3 days — betterEvery 10 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB98 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGenau Factoryxtiles inc

Customer experience

NoteCircle

All ratings1,224 ratings
Positive89.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative6.8%
Written reviews691 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral11.1%
Negative18.8%

xTiles

All ratings125 ratings
Positive56.0%
Neutral15.2%
Negative28.8%
Written reviews108 reviews
Positive35.2%
Neutral26.9%
Negative38.0%

User reviews

NoteCircle

From 1.2K App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

xTiles

From 125 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🎨 Highly customizable design with templates
  • 💡 Excellent for ADHD organization and productivity
  • 🖥️ Desktop version works exceptionally well
  • 📊 Visual organization with flexible tile-based layout

Room to improve

  • 📱 Mobile app severely lacks desktop functionality
  • 🐛 iPad app is poorly optimized and glitchy
  • ❌ Cannot edit or create content on mobile devices
  • 🔧 Limited customization options on mobile
  • 📊 Tables and charts cannot be edited on mobile

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

xTiles

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • Mobile app fails to load boards
  • Cannot duplicate or delete items on mobile
  • Text input jumps and backspace behaves incorrectly
  • Long-hold on images triggers copy/paste menu
  • Calendar dates incorrect for 2025
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  • Images in vision boards don't display properly
  • App crashes when trying to edit
  • Cannot save edits on mobile
  • Tiles don't respond to touch input
  • Desktop site request feature blocked on iPad
  • Spotify playlist cannot be removed from templates
  • Typing in tables doesn't work on tablet
  • App freezes when adding notes

Requested features

16 requests
  • Home screen widgets for quick access
  • Mobile layout optimization for smaller screens
  • Full editing capabilities on mobile devices
  • Multi-factor authentication (MFA) support
  • Ability to delete and rearrange sections on mobile
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  • Calendar widget for notifications
  • Apple Pencil support for handwriting
  • Drag-and-drop functionality on mobile
  • More integrations with external services
  • Dark mode option
  • Custom fonts and expanded color palette
  • Automatic task removal when completed
  • Chart and formula creation capabilities
  • Ability to create new projects from mobile
  • Better template customization on iPad
  • Photo gallery integration for cover images

In-app purchases

3 purchases

NoteCircle

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

xTiles

Subscriptions8
  • Plus$15.001 Month
  • Plus$19.001 Month
  • Pro$35.001 Month
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  • Starter$69.001 Year
  • Plus$99.001 Year
  • Ultimate Productivity Bundle$99.001 Year
  • Plus$149.001 Year
  • Pro$299.001 Year
One-time3
  • Basic Productivity Bundle$59.00
  • Lifetime Access$149.99
  • Believer Plan$199.00

Questions

Is NoteCircle free?
NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is xTiles free?
xTiles is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, NoteCircle or xTiles?
NoteCircle is rated higher. NoteCircle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while xTiles averages 3.5 from 125 ratings.
Do NoteCircle or xTiles have ads?
Neither NoteCircle nor xTiles shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoteCircle or xTiles?
NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, and xTiles every 10 days. Most recently, NoteCircle was updated on October 15, 2026 and xTiles on October 9, 2026.

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