Comparison

Supernotes vs ChalkTimerPRO

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

Head to head
About

Supernotes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with a fast, lightweight note-taking app. Create visually rich notecards with Markdown and LaTeX support, enhanced by AI writing assistance. Build interconnected knowledge networks and share them seamlessly.

Highlights
  • Shareable Markdown notecards
  • AI writing assistance
  • Bi-directional card linking
  • 2D/3D graph visualization
  • Spaced repetition flashcards
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Offline support
Features
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Free your thoughts with Supernotes, the fast, lightweight notes app. Write beautiful notecards that are perfect for personal, work, and educational use – all your ideas, meeting, and lecture notes at your fingertips. CREATE NOTECARDS THAT POP Tired of scrolling up and down long notes? Break down your ideas with Supernotes notecards – keeping you organized. Add colors, tasks, bold, italics, lists, equations, images, code snippets, and more. Want more? Connect a bluetooth keyboard, and harness the full extent of our Markdown and LaTeX editor. POWER UP WITH AI Try our thoughtful approach to AI. We call them Superpowers that help automate arduous tasks, such as tagging your cards, as well as train you to become a better writer, highlighting grammatical errors and offering rewording suggestions. ORGANIZE YOUR KNOWLEDGE Categorize your notecards using tags, reference popular cards with card links, and pop related notecards inside a parent card to build a network of interconnected knowledge. Multi-select, and edit notes in bulk, in the Table layout. Visualize your notes in both 2D and 3D graph layouts, helping you discover existing and new connections. Build your dream Zettelkasten system. REMEMBER WHERE YOU WROTE THEM Only on Supernotes, view all your notecards on a geographic Map. Opt-in to location sharing to automatically assign locations to notes when you create them to see where you had the most inspiring ideas or the most meetings! Or manually assign locations for trips, restaurant recommendations and more. BUILT-IN SPACED REPETITION Jump into Flashcard layout to instantly learn any of your notecards. Using our FSRS algorithm, cram your notes before an exam or learn them at a relaxed pace. We will show which notecards are due at the right times so you can learn as efficiently as possible. SHARE WITH FRIENDS Stop taking screenshots of notes – just share a notecard to generate a secure link. That note will be instantly accessible to anyone (even if they don't have Supernotes)! Add friends, classmates, or teammates on Supernotes to instantly share new notecards with each other, and see each other's cursors editing in real time. ON ALL YOUR DEVICES, OFFLINE OR ONLINE Pick up where you left off with our iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps. Keep taking notes wherever you are, even if your connection drops, with seamless offline support. FEATURE COMPLETE - Universal Search & Filters - Markdown / LaTeX Editor - Bi-directional Card Links - Calendar Heatmap - Assign Dates to Notes - Four Day & Night Themes - Share to Supernotes Extension - Export to Markdown, JSON & PNG - Keyboard Shortcuts - 24/7 Customer Support FREE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT USE Discover everything Supernotes has to offer with our generous free Starter plan; explore all the features and earn 100s cards. Or upgrade to the Unlimited plan for unlimited cards, feature previews, and more. Prices may differ depending on your location, and subscriptions will be charged to your App Store payment method. Your subscription will automatically renew and you may cancel at any time. Privacy Policy: https://supernotes.app/privacy Terms & Conditions: https://supernotes.app/terms

About

ChalkTimerPRO

This app provides precision timing for gymnastics competitions, adhering to USA Gymnastics rules. It automates warm-up and competition timing, including fall and bump timers, reducing stress for coaches and meet directors. Features include dynamic time calculation, audio/visual cues, and offline functionality.

Highlights
  • USAG Rules-Based Warm-Up Timing
  • Competition Timing Suite
  • Fall and Bump Timers
  • Dynamic Time Calculation
  • Audio and Visual Cues
  • Offline Reliability (PRO version)
Features
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Take the stress out of warm‑up and competition timing. ChalkTimer is the precision timing app built for gymnastics competitions. Designed by coaches and meet directors, it follows USA Gymnastics (USAG) Rules & Policies to deliver automatic, rule‑compliant warm‑up timing—no spreadsheets, no volunteers, no stress. And now, ChalkTimer goes even further with fully functional competition timing built right in. Every event. Every scenario. Every timing rule handled automatically. Included in the new Competition Timing Suite: • All event timers for every apparatus • Fall timers for accurate, rule‑compliant deductions • Bump/Touch timers for athlete readiness and equipment adjustments • General stopwatch for flexible timing needs across the meet Whether you’re coaching, judging, or running the meet, ChalkTimer keeps your event moving with clarity, fairness, and confidence. --- For Coaches: More Time to Coach, Less Time on the Clock Coaches shouldn’t be juggling stopwatches or second‑guessing timing rules. ChalkTimer handles the math and the countdowns so you can focus on your athletes. • Instantly calculates warm‑up times by level • Visual and audio cues keep everyone on track • Ensures fairness across all rotations • Works on any device—no setup headaches • Lets you coach without watching the clock --- For Meet Directors: Professional Timing Without Extra Staff Running a meet is complex—timing shouldn’t be. ChalkTimer eliminates the need for volunteer timers and manual calculations, giving you a polished, automated solution. • Supports over 144 USAG‑compliant timing combinations • Custom time override for unique formats • Keeps sessions on schedule and transitions smooth • Works offline—no WiFi, no problem (PRO version required) • Projects cleanly to displays or judge panels • Makes your meet look and run like a championship --- Key Features That Set ChalkTimer Apart • Dynamic time calculation by level and athlete count • Audio and visual alerts for seamless transitions • One‑tap reset between rotations • Flexible display modes for any setup • Offline reliability—built for real‑world gym conditions (PRO version required) • Intuitive interface for fast, frustration‑free use --- Built by Gymnastics Pros, for the Gymnastics World ChalkTimer was born from the chaos of real meets. Created by experienced coaches and meet directors, it’s engineered to solve the exact problems you face on competition day. From small invitationals to large‑scale events, ChalkTimer brings order, accuracy, and peace of mind. --- Why ChalkTimer Wins • Trusted USAG rule compliance • Saves time, staff, and sanity • Elevates your meet’s professionalism • Keeps athletes, coaches, and judges in sync • Designed with the gymnastics community in mind --- Run your meet like clockwork—download ChalkTimer today. Visit https://chalktimegymnastics.com for more details.

Screenshots

Supernotes4 screens
ChalkTimerPRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Supernotes at Free against ChalkTimerPRO's $5.99. Supernotes also leads on ratings volume (127 vs 4) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.6). ChalkTimerPRO's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (every 10 days vs monthly). On rating, 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

Supernotes is free to download; ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99 up front. Supernotes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $11.00 per month. ChalkTimerPRO asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChalkTimerPRO holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Supernotes has 127 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Supernotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of ChalkTimerPRO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Supernotes ships an update monthly, ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Supernotes versus ChalkTimerPRO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSupernotesChalkTimerPRO
PriceFree — better$5.99
Rating4.8 (127 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews91.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings127 — better4
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 10 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSupernotesKristo Designs LLC (US)

Customer experience

Supernotes

All ratings122 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral0.8%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive91.2%
Neutral1.8%
Negative7.0%

ChalkTimerPRO

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Supernotes

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Blank white screen on app/web browser
  • App doesn't work on iOS 15.4.1

Requested features

6 requests
  • iOS widgets for home and lock screens
  • Alert for note space limit and prompt to edit/continue as journal entry
  • Better image and video viewing
  • Control center button
  • Split screen functionality
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  • Ability to create groups or collections of notes

ChalkTimerPRO

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Supernotes

Subscriptions3
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Month)$11.001 Month
  • Supernotes Unlimited (Promo)7 Days trial$69.001 Year
  • Supernotes Unlimited (1 Year)$99.001 Year
None

ChalkTimerPRO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Supernotes free?
Supernotes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ChalkTimerPRO free?
ChalkTimerPRO costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO?
ChalkTimerPRO is rated higher. Supernotes averages 4.8 out of 5 from 127 ratings, while ChalkTimerPRO averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO have ads?
Neither Supernotes nor ChalkTimerPRO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Supernotes or ChalkTimerPRO?
Supernotes ships an update monthly, and ChalkTimerPRO every 10 days. Most recently, Supernotes was updated on November 3, 2026 and ChalkTimerPRO on October 30, 2026.

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