Comparison

gjNotes vs Note Tako

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

Head to head
About

gjNotes

Features
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Use gjNotes to create plain text notes using a clean, simple, and intuitive interface. Features: - Requires iOS 17.5 or later. - Designed for iPhone and iPad. - Swipe actions to delete and favourite/un-favourite a notes. - Drag to rearrange notes. - Copy notes to and from the clipboard. - Home screen widget. - Lock screen widget. - Backup and restore your notes. - iCloud note synchronisation across devices. - Supports system dark and light modes. All features are free to use but there is a tip jar if you want to show your appreciation and support the developer

About

Note Tako

Organize your thoughts and tasks effortlessly with this app. Create notes, turn them into actionable tasks with deadlines, and keep everything synced across your Apple devices via iCloud. Powerful search and a clean interface ensure your information is always accessible.

Highlights
  • Effortless note-taking with Markdown formatting
  • Organize notes into Projects and pin important items
  • Convert notes into tasks with due dates
  • Secure iCloud sync across Apple devices
  • Powerful offline search functionality
  • Sign in with Apple for privacy
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Your thoughts, organised beautifully. Note Tako is your all-in-one space for jotting down quick notes, turning them into tasks, and keeping everything in perfect order — instantly synced via your iCloud. Why You’ll Love Note Tako Effortless Note-Taking Create notes in seconds with a clean, distraction-free editor. Format text with simple Markdown for bold, italic, lists, and more — all without breaking your flow. Smart Organisation Use Projects to group related notes and pin important items so they’re always at the top. Tasks & Deadlines Turn any note into a task with a due date. View upcoming items in a simple, scroll-friendly list and tick them off with a satisfying tap. Secure iCloud Sync Your notes and tasks are always up to date on all your Apple devices. Private by design — your data stays in your iCloud account, not on our servers. Sign in with Apple Enjoy fast, private sign-in with no passwords to remember and minimal data sharing. Powerful Search Find what you need instantly by title or even the text inside your notes. Works offline so you’re never without your information. Perfect For Writers capturing inspiration on the go Professionals managing projects and deadlines Students organising lectures, assignments, and ideas Anyone who wants notes and to-dos in one clean, reliable app Download Note Tako today and give your ideas the home they deserve.

Screenshots

gjNotes4 screens
Note Tako3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Note Tako at none against gjNotes's 4. Note Tako also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 6 weeks). gjNotes's advantage is iOS requirement (17.5 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support 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. gjNotes sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Note Tako asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

gjNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, Note Tako every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 27, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
gjNotes versus Note Tako: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametergjNotesNote Tako
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.5 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGavin JermanMatteo Dall'Ombra

In-app purchases

4 purchases

gjNotes

One-time4
  • Small Tip$0.99
  • Medium Tip$1.99
  • Large Tip$4.99
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  • Enormous Tip$9.99
None

Note Tako

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is gjNotes free?
gjNotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Note Tako free?
Note Tako is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do gjNotes or Note Tako have ads?
Neither gjNotes nor Note Tako shows ads.
Which is updated more often, gjNotes or Note Tako?
gjNotes ships an update every 6 weeks, and Note Tako every 5 days. Most recently, gjNotes was updated on October 27, 2026 and Note Tako on October 30, 2026.

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