Comparison

Purelist vs Note

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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/

Screenshots

Purelist4 screens
Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Purelist ships an update fortnightly, Note every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Purelist versus Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPurelistNote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (41 ratings) — better4.5 (11 ratings)
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings41 — better11
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.015.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB150 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShintaro MiyakeCraig Spicer

Customer experience

Purelist

All ratings41 ratings
Positive87.8%
Neutral7.3%
Negative4.9%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral14.3%
Negative10.7%

Note

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

6 purchases

Purelist

Subscriptions4
  • 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
One-time2
  • Purelist Pro for Students$24.99
  • Purelist Pro$49.99
4 purchases

Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$0.99
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$14.99

Questions

Is Purelist free?
Purelist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Purelist or Note?
Purelist is rated higher. Purelist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 41 ratings, while Note averages 4.5 from 11 ratings.
Do Purelist or Note have ads?
Neither Purelist nor Note shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Purelist or Note?
Purelist ships an update fortnightly, and Note every 5 days. Most recently, Purelist was updated on October 24, 2026 and Note on October 24, 2026.

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