# OBSRV vs Just the note

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: OBSRV at none against Just the note's 5. OBSRV also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Just the note sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. OBSRV asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for OBSRV against 5.0 for Just the note. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OBSRV has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

OBSRV ships an update every 2 weeks, Just the note every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | OBSRV | Just the note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsrv-personal-notes/id1535719555/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 62 MB | 62 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Spurlock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1535601534) | [Vladimir Tezin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1546233266) |

## What reviewers say

### OBSRV

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/obsrv-personal-notes/id1535719555)

Capture location-specific reminders and notes for businesses you visit. Remember details about your experiences or specific people you want to reconnect with.

**Highlights:** Location-based notes, Business-specific reminders, Personalized memory aid, Easy note creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Just the note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/just-the-note/id6474261979)

Capture thoughts and ideas instantly with a minimalist note-taking application. Designed for speed and simplicity, it allows for quick entry via widgets or a single swipe. Get your notes down without distraction.

**Highlights:** One-swipe note creation, Widget for one-tap notes, Minimalist interface, Fast and convenient, Simple note-taking

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Just the note + | $0.99 | per month |
| Thanks to the author | $0.99 | one-time |
| Gift to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Many thanks to the author | $1.99 | one-time |
| Just the note plus (lifetime) | $5.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is OBSRV free?

OBSRV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Just the note free?

Just the note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, OBSRV or Just the note?

OBSRV and Just the note are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do OBSRV or Just the note have ads?

Neither OBSRV nor Just the note shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, OBSRV or Just the note?

OBSRV ships an update every 2 weeks, and Just the note every 2 months. Most recently, OBSRV was updated on September 11, 2026 and Just the note on September 17, 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.*