Comparison

DiCaster vs Idea Note

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

Head to head
About

DiCaster

Features
Read full description

ι˜²η½η”¨η·εˆζ˜ εƒδΌι€γ‚·γ‚Ήγƒ†γƒ  iOS13.0δ»₯δΈŠγ§εˆ©η”¨γŒε―θƒ½γ§γ™γ€‚

About

Idea Note

Features
Read full description

Never lose an idea. Capture ideas the moment they come to you, and find them again in seconds. Idea Note is a note app designed to help you save every spark of inspiration before it slips away. [Capture notes instantly] Open the app and start writing right away. No extra steps, no unnecessary friction. Text input β€” Quickly type down your thoughts Voice input β€” Turn spoken words into notes Handwriting β€” Save diagrams, sketches, and illustrations as they are The moment inspiration strikes, you can capture it in the way that feels most natural. [Find your notes fast] "Wait, when did I write that idea down?" With the calendar view, you can browse your notes by date and quickly look back on past ideas. You can also use: Tags for organization (up to 30 tags) Keyword search That means you can get back to your ideas in seconds. [More useful features] Share and export notes Quickly open memo and voice input from the home screen widget Supports 22 languages All data is stored locally on your device [Recommended for people who want to…] Save ideas the moment they appear Capture notes as quickly as possible Keep sketches and rough diagrams along with text Review past notes quickly and easily Use a note app that is simple but powerful Have a digital alternative when paper notes are not practical Start capturing your ideas the moment they happen with Idea Note.

Screenshots

DiCaster3 screens
Idea Note4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: DiCaster at none against Idea Note's shown. DiCaster also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). Idea Note's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 7 months). On price, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DiCaster ships an update every 7 months, Idea Note every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
DiCaster versus Idea Note: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDiCasterIdea Note
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size10 MB68 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperENWA Co., Ltd.Moving Squad Inc.

In-app purchases

None

DiCaster

No in-app purchases

None

Idea Note

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DiCaster free?
DiCaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Idea Note free?
Idea Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DiCaster or Idea Note have ads?
Idea Note shows ads; DiCaster does not.
Which is updated more often, DiCaster or Idea Note?
DiCaster ships an update every 7 months, and Idea Note every 10 days. Most recently, DiCaster was updated on November 3, 2026 and Idea Note on October 25, 2026.

Other comparisons