# Idea Capture vs Pendar

The clearest difference is rating: Pendar at 5.0 against Idea Capture's 4.3. Idea Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Pendar sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Idea Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pendar holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idea Capture | Pendar |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idea-capture-email-yourself/id1553824198/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendar/id1582300897/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonah Saya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526020731) | [Niels Hoogendoorn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1564735227) |

## What reviewers say

### Idea Capture

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idea-capture-email-yourself/id1553824198)

Capture fleeting thoughts and brilliant ideas instantly by sending them directly to your email. This tool ensures you never lose an important concept, especially when inspiration strikes during activities like running or working out. Your inbox becomes a central hub for all your entrepreneurial insights.

**Highlights:** Capture ideas on the go, Send ideas directly to email, Organize thoughts in your inbox, Never forget entrepreneurial concepts, Simple and intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pendar

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pendar/id1582300897)

Quickly capture and organize fleeting thoughts using voice, text, or photos. Seamlessly send your ideas to your preferred to-do or collection apps with customizable workflows. Your ideas are securely stored on your device and personal iCloud.

**Highlights:** Voice recording with transcription, Text and photo capture, Customizable export workflows, Send ideas to other apps, Secure local and iCloud storage, Cross-device support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pendar Premium | $0.99 | per month |
| Pendar Premium | $9.49 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idea Capture free?

Idea Capture is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pendar free?

Pendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Idea Capture or Pendar?

Pendar is rated higher. Idea Capture averages 4.3 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Pendar averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Idea Capture or Pendar have ads?

Neither Idea Capture nor Pendar shows ads.

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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.*