Comparison

CollaNote vs Propellist

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

Head to head
About

CollaNote

This powerful note-taking app offers a rich set of tools for writing, PDF markup, and digital planning. Enhance your notes with over 25 pens, handwriting stabilization, and AI assistance. Collaborate in real-time and organize your work with unlimited papers and notebooks.

Highlights
  • 25+ pens and brushes
  • Handwriting stabilizer
  • PDF import and markup
  • Flashcard creation
  • Real-time collaboration
  • AI-powered tools
  • Unlimited papers and notebooks
Features
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CollaNote: Powerful note-taking app packed with a wide range of tools. Note-taking, PDF markup, digital planning, and flashcards - all in one place! BUILT FOR APPLE PENCIL WITH AN ENHANCED WRITING EXPERIENCE: - 25+ different pens and brushes to transform your notes into artwork. - Handwriting stabilizer for beautiful, smooth writing. - Enjoy a calming ASMR note-taking experience. - Infinite Arc Menu available for both Apple Pencil Pro and Apple Pencil Gen 2. IMPORT, MARK-UP, AND EXPORT PDF: - Import and mark up PDFs, PPTs, DOCs, and Images effortlessly. - In-built scanner to digitize your physical documents. - Export notes to PDF and share with ease. POWERFUL TOOLS: - Translation tool to learn new languages, supporting over 90 languages. - Create flashcards with audio and images, or use our extensive library. - Beautiful Planners for tracking tasks, deadlines, and schedules. - Record and sync audio directly within your notes. UNLIMITED PAPERS AND NOTEBOOKS: - Unlimited paper with versatile grids/lines and 150+ colorful templates. - Keep all your notes organized and easily accessible from anywhere. - Automatically back up to iCloud and sync across iOS devices. - Smart Dark Mode for optimal visibility in any lighting. - Password protection for ultimate note security. AI POWERED: - Built-in AI Calculator for complex calculations. - AI drawing tools for perfect shapes. - Get intelligent writing and note-taking assistance. - Generate unique stickers with AI. ENGAGING CREATIVE COMMUNITY: - Join the Public Room to connect with creators worldwide. - Real-time collaboration function (unlimited participants). CollaNote's journey began with a student at Hamburg University, who now leads a dedicated team of individuals devoted to delivering the finest digital paper experience. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our users for their unwavering support since the early days of CollaNote. Download CollaNote now to discover even more surprises!

About

Propellist

This app helps you organize tasks and goals to build momentum and achieve progress. It offers a simple yet powerful interface for daily planning and managing checklists, allowing you to offload your mind and focus on what matters.

Highlights
  • Task sequencing
  • Multiple lists
  • Color categorization
  • Delegate tasks
  • Cyclical list resetting
  • Grocery list management
Features
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Propellist: Structure your life. Simplify your focus. When everything is piled into one place, clarity disappears. Propellist is a smarter way to organize your life—completely free, with no subscriptions or hidden fees. It’s built on a simple idea: your Work self and your Personal self shouldn’t have to fight for the same screen space. We help you break down the "list of lists" into the dedicated areas where they belong—like Personal, Work, Health, and Finance—so you can focus with less stress and zero decision fatigue. Stop wondering what to do next: *Contextual Clarity: When you're at work, see work. When you're home, see home. *Built for Real Life: Manage shifting priorities and the mental load of everyday responsibilities without the clutter. *Pure Focus: No paywalls, no ""Pro"" tiers—just the tools you need to decide what deserves your attention now. Experience the clarity of a structured life. Download Propellist for free today. With Propellist, you can: *Separate different areas of life into clear categories *Stay organized without feeling overwhelmed *Focus on what matters right now *Keep important responsibilities from getting lost *Create a system that feels natural and easy to use Perfect for managing: *Personal life *Work tasks *Financial responsibilities *Health goals and routines *Shopping lists *Meal planning and ideas *Custom categories for your own lifestyle Features include: *Category-based task organization *Reminders *Due dates *Recurring reminders *Items staying offline being more private, safe, secure. *Customizable lists *Clean, focused design Propellist helps bring structure to the chaos, so your day feels more manageable and your priorities feel easier to act on. Structure your life. Simplify your focus. Download it now for free.

Screenshots

CollaNote4 screens
Propellist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Propellist at none against CollaNote's 4. Propellist also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 74%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). CollaNote's advantage is update cadence (every 6 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (15K vs 4). On price, ads, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. CollaNote sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Propellist asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Propellist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: CollaNote has 15K ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 74% of CollaNote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Propellist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CollaNote ships an update every 6 days, Propellist every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
CollaNote versus Propellist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCollaNotePropellist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (15K ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews73.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings15K — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.616.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size229 MB50 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZauberberg Lab Company LimitedLux La Voie, L.L.C.

Customer experience

CollaNote

All ratings15,105 ratings
Positive92.4%
Neutral2.0%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews3,370 reviews
Positive73.6%
Neutral7.3%
Negative19.1%

Propellist

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

CollaNote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Pen and eraser issues after updates
  • Freezing and crashing when deleting or moving notes
  • Inconsistent behavior of favorite pen settings
  • Incompatibility with older devices
  • Login screen freezes
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  • Random deletion of notes and files

Requested features

12 requests
  • Add landscape mode support
  • Improve text editing and formatting
  • Enhance organization with nested folders
  • Implement better backup and sync options
  • Add more pen/pencil customization
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  • Improve collaboration and sharing features
  • Introduce a zoom window and auto-advance function
  • Add more paper style options
  • Implement undo/redo functionality
  • Allow resizing and manipulating of selected content
  • Provide a dark mode option
  • Add advanced analytics and dashboard

Propellist

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

CollaNote

One-time4
  • Lifetime Premium Loyal Users$6.95
  • Premium: Time Limited Sale$6.95
  • Lifetime Premium Welcome Offer$9.69
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  • Lifetime Premium$13.90
None

Propellist

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CollaNote free?
CollaNote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Propellist free?
Propellist is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CollaNote or Propellist?
Propellist is rated higher. CollaNote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 15K ratings, while Propellist averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do CollaNote or Propellist have ads?
Neither CollaNote nor Propellist shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CollaNote or Propellist?
CollaNote ships an update every 6 days, and Propellist every 2 months. Most recently, CollaNote was updated on November 8, 2026 and Propellist on November 4, 2026.

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