# Idea Capture vs SelfNote

The clearest difference is rating: SelfNote at 5.0 against Idea Capture's 4.3. Idea Capture's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SelfNote sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Idea Capture asks for nothing beyond the download.

SelfNote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 5 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Idea Capture | SelfNote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/idea-capture-email-yourself/id1553824198/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfnote-email-note-to-self/id6447319493/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **5** |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Size | 43 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Jonah Saya](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526020731) | [Makai Labs Srl](https://appshunter.io/developer/1680964982) |

## 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


### SelfNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/selfnote-email-note-to-self/id6447319493)

Capture ideas, reminders, and links by sending them directly to your email inbox. Supports text, audio, photos, and drawings, with extensions for seamless sharing from other apps. New features include Apple Watch integration and home screen widgets for quick access.

**Highlights:** Send notes via email, Attach text, audio, photos, drawings, Browser extensions for quick sharing, Apple Watch app for wrist capture, Home screen widgets for quick actions, On-device AI for subject lines and categorization, Speech-to-text dictation

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly - Unlimited access | $1.99 | per month |
| Unlimited access | $9.99 | per year |
| Pro Lifetime | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Idea Capture free?

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

### Is SelfNote free?

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

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

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

### Do Idea Capture or SelfNote have ads?

Neither Idea Capture nor SelfNote 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.*