Comparison

Tagged Notes App vs NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

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

Head to head
About

Tagged Notes App

Organize your thoughts with a simple note-taking app that uses tags for easy categorization. Features include tag suggestions, auto-save drafts, custom tabs for filtering, and both keyword and tag search capabilities. Access your notes offline and sync across devices with a web version.

Highlights
  • Tagging notes
  • Tag suggestion
  • Auto-save drafts
  • Custom tabs for filtering
  • Keyword and tag search
  • Offline use
  • Web version available
Features
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Tag Pad is a simple note pad application that allows you to organize your notes by tagging the notes. ■ Functions and Features Tag Pad provides the following features. - Tagging your notes - Tag suggestion - Auto save notes in the process of creation (draft function) - Create custom tabs to filter by tags you specify. - Keyword and tag search - Sort notes - Multi-platform: You can use the web version* in your browser - Can be used immediately without registration - Can be used offline without being connected to a network - Dark mode support ■ Details of features The details of each function of Tag Pad are as follows. # Tagging of notes You can create a new note by clicking the + button at the bottom right of the home screen. Up to five tags can be attached to a single note. # Tag suggestion function When entering tags, the tags you have set so far will be displayed as suggestions. # Auto-save function for notes in the process of creation (draft function After editing a note, if 15 seconds pass without saving it, it will be saved as a draft. Drafts can be viewed from the Drafts tab. # Create custom tabs You can create a custom tab by specifying tags to filter the note (multiple tags can be specified). Custom tabs can be used on the home screen. For example, if you create a custom tab filter your notes by the "Ideas" tag, only the "Ideas" notes will be displayed in the "Ideas" custom tab on the home screen. It is convenient to create a custom tab for tags that you review frequently. # Keyword Search and Tag Search You can search for keywords and tags in the Search tab. The keyword search supports AND searches separated by spaces. In the tag search, multiple tags can be specified, and if multiple tags are specified, an AND search will be performed. In addition, up to 10 search conditions can be saved. The search history is automatically saved up to the last 10 searches. # Sorting function for notes You can change the sorting conditions from the Settings tab. You can change the order of the note list on the home screen when you change the sorting conditions. # Tag Pad for Web The web version of Tag Pad is available. You need to log in to use the web version. If you are already using the app version, please sign up for the app version and then login to the web version. The recommended browser is Chrome. Web version URL: https://tagpad.matsuchiyo.com/ # No registration required You can use this app without registration by tapping the "Skip" button on the login screen. You can log in/register later from the settings tab. If you don't register, all note data will be saved only on your device. # Offline use is possible You can use the app even when you are not connected to the network. Any updates or creations you make while offline will be sent to the server the next time you start the app online. (The data will be sent to the server only when you are logged in.) # Dark mode support This app is compatible with the dark mode of the OS. ■ Recommended for the following people (examples, use cases) - I want a simple notepad application. - I want to keep a daily diary. - I want to keep a diary, but I want to record multiple times a day. - I want to record my daily learning and achievements, and tag and organize them. - I want to create a personal history. I want to keep materials for making a personal history. - To record ideas that come to mind. - I want to keep a diary of my reading of books. - I want to keep a diary of my children, plants, and pets. - I want to record news articles and other web pages for later reading.

About

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Organize your thoughts, memories, and personal data with customizable entries. Combine text, images, ratings, and links, then use categories and tags to easily find and manage your information.

Highlights
  • Customizable entries with text, images, ratings, and links
  • Organize with categories and tags
  • Filter, search, and sort notes
  • Multiple layout styles for note lists
  • Light and dark mode support
  • View entry statistics
Features
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Organize your memories and records—your way, beautifully. NoteIt is a clean and flexible app designed to help you organize your daily notes, thoughts, and personal data—whether it's a quick idea, a favorite place, or a detailed life log. Each entry is fully customizable—combine text, images, ratings, numbers, and links into one rich item. Use categories and tags to stay organized, then filter, search, and sort to instantly find what you need. From hobbies to habits, NoteIt helps you preserve what matters—beautifully and efficiently. □ Key Features ・Create notes with titles, text, images, links, ratings, and numeric fields ・Build custom categories to neatly organize your notes ・Shuffle notes for a fresh look back at past entries ・Browse "Favorites" or view a list of recently updated notes ・Sort by custom order, newest first, or A–Z ・Filter by rating, tag, category, or favorites ・Use the keyword search bar to quickly find any note ・Choose from 4 layout styles for your note list display ・View stats like total notes and average rating ・Supports light & dark mode to suit your environment □ Use Cases ・Save your thoughts and reviews on books, movies, or travel—with photos ・Keep a visual inventory of your collections (magazines, CDs, merch, etc.) ・Track your favorite cafes, restaurants, or recipes ・Log study progress or build a personal habit tracker ・Create memory journals or themed folders for everyday reflections □ Perfect For ・People who want to organize information by category or topic ・Anyone building a personalized log with photos and ratings ・Visual thinkers who want to make sense of their ideas ・Users frustrated with overly complex note or spreadsheet apps ・Anyone looking for a clean, ad-free note-taking experience □ Pricing All core features are free to use. Some advanced features are available via subscription. □ Development Philosophy NoteIt is independently developed with care and a focus on simplicity. Our goal: a note-taking app that’s easy for anyone to use—and enjoyable to keep using. We actively read all feedback and use it to guide future updates and features. Download NoteIt now and start organizing what matters—your way. □ Optional Permissions Camera: To take and attach photos for your entries Photo Library: To upload images from your device Terms of Service (EULA):https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy:https://lomworks.com/legal/privacy-app

Screenshots

Tagged Notes App4 screens
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records at 100% against Tagged Notes App's 50%. NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records also leads on ads (none vs shown). Tagged Notes App's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and in-app purchases 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. Tagged Notes App sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $1.99 per month and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Tagged Notes App holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of Tagged Notes App's written reviews are positive against 100% of NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tagged Notes App ships an update fortnightly, NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Tagged Notes App versus NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTagged Notes AppNoteIt Journal/Archive/Records
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYuuki MatsushimaYUUSUI KASHIWAGI

Customer experience

Tagged Notes App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews12 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Tagged Notes App

Subscriptions1
  • Permium Subscrpition$1.991 Month
2 purchases

NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Yearly1 Month trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is Tagged Notes App free?
Tagged Notes App is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records free?
NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tagged Notes App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
Tagged Notes App is rated higher. Tagged Notes App averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Tagged Notes App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records have ads?
Tagged Notes App shows ads; NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records does not.
Which is updated more often, Tagged Notes App or NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records?
Tagged Notes App ships an update fortnightly, and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records every 3 weeks. Most recently, Tagged Notes App was updated on October 20, 2026 and NoteIt Journal/Archive/Records on October 24, 2026.

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