# Purelist vs Note

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Purelist | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (41 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431/reviews)** | [4.5 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **41** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 28 MB | 150 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.5** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shintaro Miyake](https://appshunter.io/developer/1549367433) | [Craig Spicer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1573274809) |

## What reviewers say

### Purelist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/purelist-notes-and-tasks/id1549367431)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $0.49 | per month |
| Purelist Pro | $0.99 | per month |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $4.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro | $9.99 | per year |
| Purelist Pro for Students | $24.99 | one-time |
| Purelist Pro | $49.99 | one-time |


### Note

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/note-ify-notes-lists-and-tasks/id1573274807)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| Annual | $14.99 | per year |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $0.99 | one-time |
| Note-ify: lifetime license | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*