Somenotes vs JikuDeck
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
Somenotes
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App to write, save all your notes in the cloud, based on somenotes website
JikuDeck
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Catch ideas before they disappear JikuDeck is a fast, visual way to capture thoughts, quotes, links, photos, and moments, then make them easy to revisit. Speak, type, snap a photo, scan a URL, or share from another app. Capture first without stopping to sort, file, or format. Every card stays connected to its source, so you can remember not only what you saved, but where it came from. Make memory visual Distinct card styles make your notes easier to scan and more enjoyable to revisit. Create custom styles with your own colors and layouts, then turn scattered thoughts into a visual deck that feels uniquely yours. Meet Ramble A pressure-free space for extra thoughts, rough ideas, and unfinished notes. Capture the thought without forcing it into a structure. Find what matters - Search by words, tags, sources, creators, platforms, photos, or date range - Pin favorite tags and sources for instant access - Return to ongoing topics with recent searches and flexible filtering - Jump between your latest cards and oldest cards with intuitive deck navigation Keep your ideas in motion Add JikuDeck widgets to your Home Screen for a daily dose of your own knowledge. Pro users can choose each widgetβs source, frequency, and card rotation style, including randomized, newest, or oldest cards. Edit with less effort Rewrite notes with Appleβs on-device language tools with JikuDeck Pro. Open source links instantly and let JikuDeck enrich source details automatically. Free Version Capture ideas in seconds from voice, text, camera, photos, clipboard, or any share sheet, then turn up to 50 cards into a visual, searchable deck with source links, tags, 15 default card styles, and a daily randomized Home Screen widget. JikuDeck Pro (one-time purchase) unlocks: - Unlimited cards - Custom card style generator - On-device note rewriting - Advanced widget controls, including custom sources, refresh frequency, and newest or oldest card rotation
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Somenotes at none against JikuDeck's 1. Somenotes also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. JikuDeck sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Somenotes asks for nothing beyond the download.
Somenotes ships an update every 8 days, JikuDeck every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Somenotes | JikuDeck |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 8 days β better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No β better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 β better | 17.0 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 13 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Luis Quijada | QPN Studio LLC |
In-app purchases
Somenotes
No in-app purchases
JikuDeck
- Pro - Unlimited Cards & Styles$6.99









