Comparison

Note vs Not

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

Not

Get daily prompts for actions to avoid, helping you focus on what truly matters. Swipe away distractions to enhance your concentration on life's priorities.

Highlights
  • Daily reminders of things to avoid
  • Swipe to dismiss tasks
  • Focus on important matters
  • Enhance concentration
Features
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Receive daily reminders of things you should not do. Swipe them off your list and concentrate on life's important matters.

Screenshots

Note4 screens
Not4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Not at 100% against Note's 0%. Not also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and rating (5.0 vs 4.5). Note's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and device support (4 vs 1). On ratings volume, ads and iOS requirement 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

Note is free to download; Not costs $2.99 up front. Note sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Not asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Not holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 11 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Note's written reviews are positive against 100% of Not's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Note ships an update every 5 days, Not every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Note versus Not: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoteNot
PriceFree — better$2.99
Rating4.5 (11 ratings)5.0 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.5 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB0 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperCraig SpicerDo Something Good

Customer experience

Note

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

Not

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Note

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly1 Month trial$1.991 Month
  • Annual$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Note-ify: lifetime license$14.99
None

Not

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Note free?
Note is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Not free?
Not costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Note or Not?
Not is rated higher. Note averages 4.5 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Not averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.
Do Note or Not have ads?
Neither Note nor Not shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Note or Not?
Note ships an update every 5 days, and Not every 2 days. Most recently, Note was updated on November 3, 2026 and Not on November 3, 2026.

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