Comparison

Note vs Nested Folder Notes

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

Head to head
About

Note

Capture ideas, manage tasks, and organize information with a powerful note-taking app. Features include real-time syncing across devices, secure folder protection, and rich media embedding. Offers advanced organization tools like sub-folders, tags, and customizable workspaces.

Highlights
  • Real-time cross-device syncing
  • Secure folder protection (biometrics)
  • Rich media embedding (images, audio, video)
  • Infinite sub-folders and tagging
  • Customizable workspaces for workflow management
  • Version history and PDF export
  • Recurring tasks and calendar integration
Features
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Note-ify — Notes, To-Do Lists & Task Management Looking for a powerful note taking app that also handles your to-do lists and task management? Note-ify combines all three in one beautifully designed app, packed with premium features to boost your productivity. Capture ideas instantly, organize everything in one place, and never juggle multiple apps again. Your data syncs securely across all devices in real-time, so Note-ify is with you everywhere — on your phone, tablet, and the web. Find anything, fast Powerful search and intelligent suggestions help you locate exactly what you need, when you need it. Your notes are backed by secure cloud infrastructure, so your data is always protected. Back to basics, done right Create, manage and organize notes quickly and easily Infinite levels of sub-folders and custom tags Secure folders with device passcode or biometrics Assign folder colors and folder images Powerful, flexible editor with every formatting option you need Extract text from images and translate speech to text Embed images, audio, video, YouTube videos and voice notes Use your camera to embed images and video instantly Embed web content directly into your notes Comprehensive version history — never lose important work Export notes to PDF, email or share instantly Workspaces Visualize and manage your workflow with fully customizable Workspaces: Build custom columns to match your unique process Add notes and lists directly to any column Drag and drop items between columns to track progress Perfect for project planning and task management Tasks made simple Manage and track your daily to-do list with quick tasks Generate lists straight from CSV files Set recurring tasks so you never miss a beat Add reminders to notes and tasks Add notes or tasks to your calendar in one tap Make it yours Beautiful light and dark themes Choose any accent color you like Set a custom background image Switch between grid and list views Smarter with AI Ask AI questions and insert responses directly into your notes — no app-switching required. Stay on top of it all Star your most important notes Add location data to notes Powerful analytics to track your productivity Share notes and collaborate in real-time Access anywhere All your notes and data sync across every device in real-time, backed by secure cloud infrastructure. Use the app on mobile or the web — your workspace is always up to date, wherever you are. Note-ify is a beautiful, feature-rich home for all your notes, documents, files and ideas — designed so you never lose what matters. Download and install Note-ify for free today and experience the next generation of note taking. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions are charged to your credit card through your iTunes account and renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage subscriptions in your account settings after purchase. A subscription or one-time lifetime purchase is required to continue using the app after any free trial ends. Terms of Service: https://zeplinstudios.com/terms-of-service/ Privacy Policy: https://zeplinstudios.com/privacy-policy/

About

Nested Folder Notes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with unlimited folders and subfolders. Create text notes, checklists, or add images. This ad-free app offers flexible date management and a powerful search function for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subfolders
  • Text notes
  • Checklists
  • Image attachments
  • Customizable folder icons and colors
  • Full-text search
  • Offline access
Features
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Organize your notes and sort them into any number of folders and subfolders. Create checklists or add your own pictures. With the notes app Folino, you have all your notes under control. Sorting by creation date: Notes can now be sorted not only by the modification date, but also by the creation date. Customizable date display: Choose whether you want to display the creation date or the modification date in your notes. These new features make the app ideal for use as a diary or journal - and some users are already using it for exactly that! They were very happy about the update because it makes capturing and browsing through memories even easier. Try it out and enjoy even more flexible and clearer note management! What else can the app do? - without advertising - Made in Germany - Made for YOU Text Notes Create as many text notes as you want. Pictures Add your own pictures to your notes. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Checklists Create checklists and tick off completed entries or rearrange them as you wish. Folder Create your own note structure. You can create as many folders and sub-folders as you want. The number is not limited. Icons and color selection for folders There are many different symbols to choose from for the folders. You can also customize the color. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Search function A quick full-text search enables you to find all notes, checklists and folders. Pin it You can pin very important things so that they are always at the top of the list. Favorites A separate favorites list for notes and folders enables quick access to marked notes. History With a separate list for the most recently edited notes, you can quickly pick up where you left off. Move Notes can be moved to other folders quickly and easily. Recycle bin Deleted notes are kept in the recycle bin and can be restored if desired. Offline The app can be used offline without an internet connection. Backup A manual file backup allows you to export and import your notes. Dark Mode The app supports the dark mode of your smartphone (dark theme). Add lock Folders and notes, as well as the entire app, can be locked with a PIN. Ad-free The app is and will be ad-free. Promised! For support, you are welcome to purchase one of the additional functions via in-app purchase.

Screenshots

Note4 screens
Nested Folder Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nested Folder Notes at 90% against Note's 0%. Nested Folder Notes also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Note's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and device support (4 vs 2). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. Note sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and Nested Folder Notes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nested Folder Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 12 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Note's written reviews are positive against 90% of Nested Folder Notes's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note ships an update every 4 days, Nested Folder Notes fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Note versus Nested Folder Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteNested Folder Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (10 ratings)5.0 (12 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1012 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.5 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB46 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig SpicerTobias Schiek

Customer experience

Note

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

Nested Folder Notes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time2
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$0.99
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$14.99
7 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time7
  • Style AddOn$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • Images AddOn$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Donation$1.99
  • Donation$2.99
  • Donation$3.99
  • Premium$6.99

Questions

Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Note or Nested Folder Notes?
Nested Folder Notes is rated higher. Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Nested Folder Notes averages 5.0 from 12 ratings.
Do Note or Nested Folder Notes have ads?
Neither Note nor Nested Folder Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note or Nested Folder Notes?
Note ships an update every 4 days, and Nested Folder Notes fortnightly. Most recently, Note was updated on September 9, 2026 and Nested Folder Notes on August 27, 2026.

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