Purelist vs Note
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Purelist
This app helps organize thoughts and manage tasks with a minimalist approach. It focuses on core functionality for productivity, offering features like sorting, widgets, and indentation. An optional Pro version unlocks advanced features like reminders and iCloud sync.
- Free item sorting
- Home screen widget
- Mark important items
- Indentation for outlines
- Search by item
- Swipe to complete/delete
- Add item descriptions
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Purelist is a thought organizer for those who are serious about their work or studies. Purelist prioritizes your focus on what's important, not adding extra features or decorations to get your attention. If you are looking for a motivational tool, Purelist may not be for you. However, if you need something simple to help you achieve your goals, it may be perfect for you. Purelist can be used for daily planning, task management, and note taking. It's helpful for habit checklists, lecture notes, and shopping lists. Its clean interface won't steal your time. There are no ads, and it doesn't collect your data. Purelist has no checkboxes in the list and is completed by swiping, so it can be used for both task management and idea capture. The star icon indicates the urgency of tasks or the importance of ideas. Purelist is designed to do more with less, so you don't get confused and lose the features you need. Use Purelist to increase your productivity! Key Features: • Sort tasks and items freely. • Show your list on your home screen at any time with the widget. • Mark important items to mark them more prominently. • Use indentation for easier writing and reading outlines. • No need to title your lists and tasks. • Easily search by item. • Smooth completion and deletion as you work with each item. • Add descriptions to items to manage items in detail. For Pro: • Sync lists between your iPhone, iPad, and Mac via iCloud. • Set reminders for tasks and items. • View and manage reminders by date. • Quickly set reminders using date presets. • Send system notifications at set times. • Can repeat reminders on a daily, weekly, monthly, or annually schedule. • The list can be divided into groups to organize the list in more detail. • Subgroups can be added to a group.
Note
Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with a powerful note-taking app. Features include real-time syncing across devices, secure folder protection, and rich media embedding. Offers advanced organization tools like sub-folders, tags, and customizable workspaces.
- Real-time cross-device syncing
- Secure folder protection (biometrics)
- Rich media embedding (images, audio, video)
- Infinite sub-folders and tagging
- Customizable workspaces for workflow management
- Version history and PDF export
- Recurring tasks and calendar integration
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Note-ify — Notes, To-Do Lists & Task Management Looking for a powerful note taking app that also handles your to-do lists and task management? Note-ify combines all three in one beautifully designed app, packed with premium features to boost your productivity. Capture ideas instantly, organize everything in one place, and never juggle multiple apps again. Your data syncs securely across all devices in real-time, so Note-ify is with you everywhere — on your phone, tablet, and the web. Find anything, fast Powerful search and intelligent suggestions help you locate exactly what you need, when you need it. Your notes are backed by secure cloud infrastructure, so your data is always protected. Back to basics, done right Create, manage and organize notes quickly and easily Infinite levels of sub-folders and custom tags Secure folders with device passcode or biometrics Assign folder colors and folder images Powerful, flexible editor with every formatting option you need Extract text from images and translate speech to text Embed images, audio, video, YouTube videos and voice notes Use your camera to embed images and video instantly Embed web content directly into your notes Comprehensive version history — never lose important work Export notes to PDF, email or share instantly Workspaces Visualize and manage your workflow with fully customizable Workspaces: Build custom columns to match your unique process Add notes and lists directly to any column Drag and drop items between columns to track progress Perfect for project planning and task management Tasks made simple Manage and track your daily to-do list with quick tasks Generate lists straight from CSV files Set recurring tasks so you never miss a beat Add reminders to notes and tasks Add notes or tasks to your calendar in one tap Make it yours Beautiful light and dark themes Choose any accent color you like Set a custom background image Switch between grid and list views Smarter with AI Ask AI questions and insert responses directly into your notes — no app-switching required. Stay on top of it all Star your most important notes Add location data to notes Powerful analytics to track your productivity Share notes and collaborate in real-time Access anywhere All your notes and data sync across every device in real-time, backed by secure cloud infrastructure. Use the app on mobile or the web — your workspace is always up to date, wherever you are. Note-ify is a beautiful, feature-rich home for all your notes, documents, files and ideas — designed so you never lose what matters. Download and install Note-ify for free today and experience the next generation of note taking. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings after purchase. A subscription or one-time lifetime purchase is required to continue using the app after any free trial ends. Terms of Service: https://zeplinstudios.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://zeplinstudios.com/privacy-policy/
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Verdict
Purelist and Note both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Purelist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Note's. Purelist also leads on ratings volume (41 vs 11). Note's advantage is update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On price, rating, 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
Both are free to download. Purelist sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $0.49 per month and Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Purelist against 4.5 for Note. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 41 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of Purelist's written reviews are positive against 0% of Note's.
Purelist ships an update fortnightly, Note every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Purelist | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (41 ratings) — better | 4.5 (11 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 41 — better | 11 |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 28 MB | 150 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shintaro Miyake | Craig Spicer |
Customer experience
Purelist
Note
In-app purchases
Purelist
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$0.491 Month
- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$0.991 Month
- Purelist Pro for Students14 Days trial$4.991 Year
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- Purelist Pro14 Days trial$9.991 Year
- Purelist Pro for Students$24.99
- Purelist Pro$49.99
Note
- Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
- Annual$14.991 Year
- Note-ify: lifetime license$0.99
- Note-ify: lifetime license$14.99









