Comparison

MODE Notes lite vs Mino

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

Head to head
About

MODE Notes lite

Features
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Lucky words, Favorite words on your home screen! 2 formats of Middle size widget. Worried net security. But need backups. So.. No cloud function. Easy backup, instead. "What MODE is this job, now?!" "What works for today?" Simple but useful note app, inspired by bulletin notes and agile development. Focus on "TODAY", easy to manage progression(MODE). Prepare for the morning session, using it like a personal task board! Main features: Widget supported( Small, Middle, Large ). Favorite words on home screen (Shows large note-title in mid-size widget - Only one "Widget - ON" note). Backup and import/restore capability(Open from File-App). Progress(MODE) Management Flexible notes list(Titles only/All texts, Filters, 4 Selectable display orders). Export functions(Individual/Multiple, Text/CSV). Lock function to prevent accidental changes(URL link active). 5-step font sizes. 22 screen-colors setting. Progress(MODE) Management ・ Handle 5 items of "Date", "MODE(means progression, 7 types)", "Categories(17 types)", "Title" and "Content" in one note. ・ By setting "MODE", capable for progress management. ・ With the "Carryover" function, you can register new duplicates after the next day. ・ One-shot MODE filter: Display only the notes of the specified MODE with one tap of the MODE icon at the bottom of the list screen. ・ Category filter: Tap the category icon at the bottom left of the list screen to display only the notes of the specified category. ・ Always displays the current day at startup, and you can return to today's display at any time. Flexible notes list ・ Tap on "Titles only / All" slide , the list switches Titles-only display and Full-text display. ・ At the same time, switches Titles-only search and Full-text search. Export functions ・ EXPORT to one simple text file from one note. ・ EXPORT to single CSV file or simple one or multiple text files from multiple notes. Disclaimer Please note that we are not responsible for any loss or damage caused by using this software.

About

Mino

A minimalist bullet journal app offering customizable templates and iCloud sync. Organize notes, schedules, and personal thoughts with features like search, export, and personalization options. Unlock advanced tools for enhanced privacy and planning.

Highlights
  • Customizable bullet journal templates
  • iCloud sync across devices
  • Searchable handwritten notes
  • Export and share pages
  • Personalization with themes and grids
  • Biometric journal protection (Pro)
  • Import Apple Calendar events (Pro)
Features
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Minimal design, maximum freedom. A customizable bullet journal, notebook and infinite canvas for handwriting, with essential templates, dotted or squared guides and iCloud sync. Free Features • Unlimited journals, notebooks and infinite canvases for your notes, schedules and ideas • Daily, weekly, monthly and yearly views • iCloud sync to keep everything updated across devices • Search handwriting, text boxes and text in photos • Group, arrange and recolor handwriting with the Select tool • Export and share pages, or back up your full library • 10 theme colors, dotted or squared grids and light and dark mode • Focus Mode for more writing space • Fun facts and quotes with a home screen widget you can shuffle anytime Pro Features • Protect your journals and notebooks with Face ID or Touch ID • View two journal pages side by side with Dual Page View (iPad) • View and edit Apple Calendar events on your journal pages • Turn handwriting into editable text, events and reminders • Save favorite pages and browse page previews with Glance View • Revisit entries from the same date in past years with On This Day • Add photos, stickers, colored tape, shapes, tables, maps and website cards • Add editable text stickers and text boxes with flexible formatting • Link objects to any journal page, notebook page or canvas • Connect items with lines and arrows, and save views on your canvas • Save any page as a reusable template • Personalize your pages with custom themes, journal styles and Color Pop • Quarterly pages, mini calendars and time indicators for planning • Pin your favorite part of a page to your home screen widget Simple tools for meaningful moments. Let your journal be whatever you need it to be. By using this app, you agree to Apple’s Terms of Use (https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/) and our Privacy Policy.

Screenshots

MODE Notes lite4 screens
Mino3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mino at Free against MODE Notes lite's $3.99. Mino also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). MODE Notes lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (16.0 vs 18.0). On ads and device support 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

Mino is free to download; MODE Notes lite costs $3.99 up front. Mino sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. MODE Notes lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MODE Notes lite ships an update every 2 months, Mino every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MODE Notes lite versus Mino: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMODE Notes liteMino
Price$3.99Free — better
Rating—4.7 (35 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—35 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB94 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImagineSpark Inc.KAPICREATES

In-app purchases

None

MODE Notes lite

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Mino

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Plan7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Plan7 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime Plan$12.99

Questions

Is MODE Notes lite free?
MODE Notes lite costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mino free?
Mino is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MODE Notes lite or Mino have ads?
Neither MODE Notes lite nor Mino shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MODE Notes lite or Mino?
MODE Notes lite ships an update every 2 months, and Mino every 4 days. Most recently, MODE Notes lite was updated on October 19, 2026 and Mino on October 12, 2026.

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