Comparison

FreeScout vs Note Tako

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

Head to head
About

FreeScout

This official client provides access to your FreeScout helpdesk on iOS devices. It enables push notifications for important updates when configured with the "Mobile Notifications" module. Contact your administrator for any helpdesk-related issues.

Highlights
  • Official FreeScout client
  • Push notifications
  • iOS compatibility
  • Helpdesk access
Features
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Official FreeScout helpdesk client for iOS. To enable push notifications, install "Mobile Notifications" module in your FreeScout help desk. When this app shows "FreeScout Would LIke to Send You Notifications" dialog, make sure to click "Allow", otherwise you won't receive push notifications. If you experience any problems when using the help desk inside of the app, please contact your help desk administrator, as this app is not responsible for any issues related to your FreeScout installation.

About

Note Tako

Organize your thoughts and tasks effortlessly with this app. Create notes, turn them into actionable tasks with deadlines, and keep everything synced across your Apple devices via iCloud. Powerful search and a clean interface ensure your information is always accessible.

Highlights
  • Effortless note-taking with Markdown formatting
  • Organize notes into Projects and pin important items
  • Convert notes into tasks with due dates
  • Secure iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Powerful offline search functionality
  • Sign in with Apple for privacy
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Your thoughts, organised beautifully. Note Tako is your all-in-one space for jotting down quick notes, turning them into tasks, and keeping everything in perfect order — instantly synced via your iCloud. Why You’ll Love Note Tako Effortless Note-Taking Create notes in seconds with a clean, distraction-free editor. Format text with simple Markdown for bold, italic, lists, and more — all without breaking your flow. Smart Organisation Use Projects to group related notes and pin important items so they’re always at the top. Tasks & Deadlines Turn any note into a task with a due date. View upcoming items in a simple, scroll-friendly list and tick them off with a satisfying tap. Secure iCloud Sync Your notes and tasks are always up to date on all your Apple devices. Private by design — your data stays in your iCloud account, not on our servers. Sign in with Apple Enjoy fast, private sign-in with no passwords to remember and minimal data sharing. Powerful Search Find what you need instantly by title or even the text inside your notes. Works offline so you’re never without your information. Perfect For Writers capturing inspiration on the go Professionals managing projects and deadlines Students organising lectures, assignments, and ideas Anyone who wants notes and to-dos in one clean, reliable app Download Note Tako today and give your ideas the home they deserve.

Screenshots

FreeScout3 screens
Note Tako3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FreeScout at 3.0 against Note Tako's 1.0. FreeScout also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 26.0). Note Tako's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 15 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FreeScout holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 1.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FreeScout ships an update every 15 months, Note Tako weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
FreeScout versus Note Tako: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFreeScoutNote Tako
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason RheeMatteo Dall'Ombra

In-app purchases

None

FreeScout

No in-app purchases

None

Note Tako

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FreeScout free?
FreeScout is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Note Tako free?
Note Tako is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FreeScout or Note Tako?
FreeScout is rated higher. FreeScout averages 3.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Note Tako averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do FreeScout or Note Tako have ads?
Neither FreeScout nor Note Tako shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FreeScout or Note Tako?
FreeScout ships an update every 15 months, and Note Tako weekly. Most recently, FreeScout was updated on October 3, 2026 and Note Tako on October 9, 2026.

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