Comparison

Check Calendar vs Nota

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

Head to head
About

Check Calendar

Easily track your daily habits by marking them on a calendar. Add notes, customize with emojis, and view progress reports. Offers features like reminders, data backup, and biometric security for a private and convenient experience.

Highlights
  • One-tap calendar checks
  • Add notes to entries
  • Unlimited habit categories
  • Customizable emojis
  • Progress reports and graphs
  • Daily reminders
  • Biometric authentication
Features
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Check Calendar is an app that lets you track your habits by marking them off on a calendar. It's packed with features like one-tap check-offs, notes, unlimited tabs, emojis, reports, notifications, backup & restore, widgets, dark mode, and more. ■ Check off on the calendar Track your habits by checking them off on the calendar with a single tap. ■ Notes Supports both short and long notes! Write freely to keep your records. ■ Unlimited tabs Create unlimited categories like "Workout," "Study," and "Reading." ■ Emojis Change your checkmark to any emoji you like. ■ Checkmark color Change your checkmark to any color you like. ■ Reports Visualize your habit progress with graphs. You can freely change the time range, such as "Last 7 days," "Last 28 days," or "Last 6 months." ■ History View your check-off history, a list of past notes, and more. ■ Notifications Send notifications at any time with any message you choose. Use them so you never forget your habits. ■ Backup / Restore Automatically back up and restore your data. You can transfer your data even across different devices. ■ Widget Check off on the calendar and view your totals right from the widget, without opening the app. You can also use the report widget to quickly check your cumulative, this month, and last month check-off counts. ■ Dark mode Choose your theme from "Light mode," "Dark mode," or "Switch automatically based on device settings." ■ Color theme Change the background color to any color you like. ■ Archive Hide calendars you don't want to see by archiving them. ■ Biometric authentication Supports Face ID and Touch ID. Keep your important records safe and secure. ■ CSV export Export an individual calendar or all of your data in CSV format. ■ Check count Freely set how many times you can check off per day. ■ Security Your data is stored only on your device. It is never sent to third parties. ■ No login required Start using the app right away without signing in. ■ Offline support Works even without an internet connection. ■ Privacy Policy https://checkcalendar.app/privacy-policy ■ Contact If you have any requests or questions, please feel free to reach out through the in-app contact form or via the email address below. info@checkcalendar.app

About

Nota

Capture thoughts and ideas while listening to audio content like lectures or audiobooks. This app allows for audio-aligned note-taking, organized storage, and quick definition lookups. It offers a distraction-free environment for staying productive and insightful.

Highlights
  • Audio-aligned note-taking with timestamps
  • Structured note organization by tags and categories
  • Instant definition lookup via Wikipedia/AI
  • Cloud sync for cross-device access
  • Flexible freeform note input
  • Private and secure data storage
Features
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Nota is your dedicated companion for capturing thoughts while listening to audiobooks, lectures, podcasts, or documentaries. Designed for focused, on-the-go note-taking, Nota helps you preserve ideas without disrupting your listening flow. Whether you’re studying for class, researching a topic, or reflecting on a story, Nota gives you the tools to stay organized, insightful, and productive. Key Features: * Audio-Aligned Note-Taking Take notes seamlessly while listening. Timestamp and tag entries to revisit key moments. * Structured Note Organization Categorize your notes into books, topics, and custom tags for easy retrieval. * Smart Definitions Instantly look up definitions and terms using built-in Wikipedia integration or AI-generated summaries. * Cloud Sync Keep your notes backed up and available across devices (optional with account login). * Flexible Input Type, edit, and reorganize notes the way you think — fast, freeform, and distraction-free. * Private by Design Your thoughts are yours. Data is securely stored and never shared without your consent. Ideal for: * College students capturing key ideas from lectures * Audiobook lovers reflecting on passages and themes * Researchers or podcast listeners collecting quotes and facts * Lifelong learners building a personal knowledge archive Stay present. Stay curious. Take smarter notes with Nota.

Screenshots

Check Calendar4 screens
Nota4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nota at 100% against Check Calendar's 53%. Nota also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Check Calendar's advantage is price (Free vs $5.99) and ratings volume (1.6K vs 2). On 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

Check Calendar is free to download; Nota costs $5.99 up front. Check Calendar sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Nota asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nota holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Check Calendar has 1.6K ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of Check Calendar's written reviews are positive against 100% of Nota's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Check Calendar versus Nota: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCheck CalendarNota
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.7 (1.6K ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews52.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.6K — better2
Update frequencyEvery 4 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developernaoki otsuUnited Futures llc

Customer experience

Check Calendar

All ratings1,551 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral1.9%
Negative4.6%
Written reviews214 reviews
Positive52.8%
Neutral10.7%
Negative36.4%

Nota

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Check Calendar

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Inconsistent date tracking
  • Syncing issues between devices
  • Unexpected loss of data and progress

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add widget support
  • Implement reminder/notification system
  • Provide more data visualization and analytics
  • Allow selective clearing of check marks

Nota

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Check Calendar

One-time1
  • Premium (Pay Once)$4.99
None

Nota

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Check Calendar free?
Check Calendar is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nota free?
Nota costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Check Calendar or Nota?
Nota is rated higher. Check Calendar averages 4.7 out of 5 from 1.6K ratings, while Nota averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Check Calendar or Nota have ads?
Neither Check Calendar nor Nota shows ads.

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