# NoteCircle vs Energy XP Routine Task Tracker

The clearest difference is rating: NoteCircle at 4.6 against Energy XP Routine Task Tracker's 3.7. NoteCircle also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (1.2K vs 3). On price, ads, 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 Energy XP Routine Task Tracker sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

NoteCircle holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NoteCircle has 1.2K ratings behind it against 3, 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 50% of Energy XP Routine Task Tracker's.

NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, Energy XP Routine Task Tracker every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | NoteCircle | Energy XP Routine Task Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (1.2K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/notecircle-to-do-list/id1528859917/reviews)** | [3.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-xp-routine-task-tracker/id6474200705/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **1.2K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 50.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 46 MB | 71 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | **15.1** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Genau Factory](https://appshunter.io/developer/1512838460) | [Oussama Bouthouri](https://appshunter.io/developer/1721006452) |

## 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


### Energy XP Routine Task Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/energy-xp-routine-task-tracker/id6474200705)

This app helps you build lasting habits by gamifying your daily tasks and routines. It tracks your energy levels, allowing you to prioritize tasks based on your current capacity and balance them with replenishing activities. Gain insights into your routine consistency with monthly statistics and a calendar view, all while keeping your data private and offline.

**Highlights:** Energy-aware task prioritization, Replenishing tasks for balance, Monthly statistics and routine progress, Calendar view for planning, Folders, reminders, and notifications, Offline data storage, Data import/export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly subscription | $0.99 | per month |
| Monthly subscription | $2.99 | per month |
| Yearly subscription | $5.99 | per year |
| Yearly subscription | $19.99 | per year |
| Lifetime access | $12.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime access | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NoteCircle free?

NoteCircle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Energy XP Routine Task Tracker free?

Energy XP Routine Task Tracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NoteCircle or Energy XP Routine Task Tracker?

NoteCircle is rated higher. NoteCircle averages 4.6 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Energy XP Routine Task Tracker averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do NoteCircle or Energy XP Routine Task Tracker have ads?

Neither NoteCircle nor Energy XP Routine Task Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NoteCircle or Energy XP Routine Task Tracker?

NoteCircle ships an update every 3 days, and Energy XP Routine Task Tracker every 5 weeks. Most recently, NoteCircle was updated on November 3, 2026 and Energy XP Routine Task Tracker on October 30, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*
