Comparison

Superlist vs Idea Notes

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

Head to head
About

Superlist

This app helps organize your work and life by capturing meeting notes, creating tasks via voice, and collaborating in real-time. It uses AI to automatically generate action items from meetings and allows task creation from various sources like Slack and emails.

Highlights
  • AI-generated meeting notes and action items
  • Voice-activated task creation
  • Real-time collaboration on shared lists
  • Task creation from Slack, emails, and Linear
  • Customizable lists with infinite subtask nesting
  • Cross-device reminders and notifications
  • Offline access
Features
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From the team that created Wunderlist: Superlist is the to-do list, notes, and AI meeting app that keeps your work and life organized — and turns every meeting into action items automatically, so nothing slips through the cracks. Capture AI meeting notes, create tasks by voice, collaborate in real-time, and manage it all in one beautiful place. AI that turns meetings into action: - Auto-generate structured meeting notes — summaries, action items, and due dates — the moment your call ends. - Ask AI Chat follow-up questions about any meeting, or generate replies and next steps from your notes. - Speak your thoughts with the Voice Assistant — Superlist turns them into tasks, reminders, and notes instantly. - Convert Slack messages, emails, and Linear tickets into tasks with one tap. The fastest way from idea to done: - Create tasks in plain language — type "call Sarah tomorrow at 3pm" and Superlist handles the rest. - Start projects instantly with AI-assisted list generation. - Add due dates just by typing them — no menus. - Capture notes, brainstorm, and turn thoughts into todos. Everything in one place: - Organized, customizable lists with infinite subtask nesting. - Work projects, personal goals, and everything between — in one view. - Reminders and notifications across all your devices. - Repeatable tasks to build your routine. Work better together: - Real-time collaboration on shared lists and projects. - Chat inside tasks to keep conversations on-point. - Share lists, assign tasks, and manage work — without switching apps. - Integrates with Slack, Linear, GitHub, Gmail, Google Calendar, and more. Built for real people: - A beautiful interface that's a joy to use. - Customize lists with cover images and emojis. - Works on every device, online and offline. Why people switch from other to-do apps: Most productivity apps are either too basic or too complicated. The team behind Wunderlist built Superlist to give you the power of a task manager and project planner with the simplicity of a to-do list. - No complicated setup - Start free, upgrade when you need more - Privacy-first and secure. Made in Germany. Perfect for: - Daily to-do lists and personal task management - Team tasks and collaboration - Meeting notes and AI note-taking - Project planning and project management - Shopping lists, family lists, and checklists - Habit tracking, routines, and daily planning - GTD (Getting Things Done) workflow - Students, freelancers, and busy professionals Get started today for free. Superlist can be used for free, but you can upgrade and unlock more features with a subscription. A monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription. See our Terms of Use (www.superlist.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (www.superlist.com/privacy-policy).

About

Idea Notes

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Never let a brilliant idea slip away again. Idea Notes is your personal idea companion - beautifully designed to capture, organize, and nurture your thoughts the moment inspiration strikes. WHY IDEA NOTES? We believe great ideas deserve a great home. Built with privacy-first principles, your thoughts stay yours - stored securely on your device with optional iCloud sync. KEY FEATURES: - One-Tap Capture - Record ideas instantly with our signature quick-capture button - Smart Categories - Organize effortlessly into 8 intuitive life categories - Powerful Search - Find any idea in seconds with instant search - Favorites System - Star your best ideas for quick access - Share Anywhere - Export individual ideas or your entire collection as text - Beautiful Design - Clean, distraction-free interface with calming gradients - Privacy First - Your data stays on your device, no accounts or sign-ups required - iCloud Sync - Optional backup across all your Apple devices PERFECT FOR: - Entrepreneurs tracking business ideas - Writers capturing story inspiration - Students organizing study insights - Professionals managing meeting notes - Creatives collecting project concepts - Anyone who values their thoughts 8 SMART CATEGORIES: - Work & Projects - Professional goals and tasks - Products, Apps & Tech - Innovation and digital ideas - Content & Storytelling - Creative writing and media - Growth & Learning - Personal development insights - Health, Energy & Habits - Wellness and lifestyle - Family & Experiences - Memories and relationships - Career & Finance - Professional growth and money - Random Sparks - Everything else that inspires you SIMPLE BY DESIGN: No complicated features. No subscriptions. No ads. No tracking. Just a beautiful, intuitive space for your ideas to flourish. YOUR PRIVACY MATTERS: We don't collect any data. Everything stays on your device. No analytics, no tracking, no servers - just you and your ideas. Start capturing your brilliance today. Your future self will thank you.

Screenshots

Superlist4 screens
Idea Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Idea Notes at none against Superlist's 10. Superlist's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Superlist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Idea Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Superlist versus Idea Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSuperlistIdea Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (466 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews47.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings466 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size139 MB4 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperSuperlist Software GmbHAbdullah Sayeed Asraf

Bugs and requests

Superlist

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Tasks don't sync properly between devices
  • Shared lists don't sync correctly, completed/deleted tasks still shown
  • Login with Apple doesn't work
  • Microsoft To-Do integration doesn't work
  • Notifications not working
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  • Text fields not activating, tasks not editable

Requested features

11 requests
  • Add handwriting to text and printing lists
  • Ability to set a 'start date' separate from due date
  • Show list name in large font in notifications
  • Display list name above tasks in Today view
  • Add calendar view
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  • Show time until due date on list widget
  • Add shortcuts and Siri integration
  • Improve natural language processing for due dates
  • Add ability to delete/manage tags
  • Implement toggle headings feature
  • Add widgets for quick task access

Idea Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Superlist

Subscriptions10
  • Basic Monthly$6.001 Month
  • Basic Monthly7 Days trial$6.001 Month
  • Pro Personal$10.001 Month
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  • Pro Monthly7 Days trial$15.001 Month
  • Super Monthly$19.001 Month
  • Super Monthly7 Days trial$19.001 Month
  • Basic Yearly$59.001 Year
  • Basic Yearly7 Days trial$59.001 Year
  • Pro Personal$96.001 Year
  • Super Yearly7 Days trial$199.001 Year
None

Idea Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Superlist free?
Superlist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Idea Notes free?
Idea Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Superlist or Idea Notes have ads?
Neither Superlist nor Idea Notes shows ads.

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