Comparison

FolderWork vs Lion’s Notes

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

Head to head
About

FolderWork

This note-taking platform allows users to easily structure and manage data using folders and documents. It helps organize thoughts and ideas to boost work productivity with customizable templates for various note-taking needs.

Highlights
  • Click-to-create notes
  • Folder and document organization
  • Systematic thought organization
  • Work productivity enhancement
  • Customizable templates
  • Data structuring
Features
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A new type of note platform that can be easily created with just a click of a button. You can structure your data in the form you want and manage it with folders and documents. You can organize your thoughts and ideas systematically, and create new types of documents that increase work productivity. Use various templates to create your own notes. You can create whatever you need.

About

Lion’s Notes

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Lion's Notes is the all-in-one productivity app you actually do together. Build habits that stick, organize tasks and checklists, split expenses, and share lists in real time — all in one beautiful, calm space. Building a morning routine, planning a trip with your partner, running a team checklist, or splitting a dinner bill? Lion's Notes keeps everyone in sync. BUILD HABITS THAT STICK Track daily habits, hit count-based targets, and watch your streak grow. Smart reminders keep you on track without the spam. See clean weekly and monthly stats — and never break the chain. SHARED LISTS, IN REAL TIME This is what makes Lion's Notes different. Share any checklist or habit and check things off together, live. Perfect for couples, families, roommates and teams — grocery runs, packing lists, trip planning, chores, work tasks. Everyone sees updates instantly. TASKS & CHECKLISTS, BEAUTIFULLY SIMPLE Capture notes, build checklists, and organize your day. Group items into colorful sections, drag to reorder, and keep everything tidy. Simple enough for a quick list, powerful enough for a big project. SPLIT EXPENSES THE EASY WAY Track shared spending and see exactly who owes what. Add expenses, tag them by category, and settle up in seconds — no awkward math, no spreadsheets. Great for trips, flatmates and group outings. MAKE IT YOURS Every theme and app icon is free. Light and dark mode and premium palettes - personalize Lion's Notes to match your style. SYNC EVERYWHERE Your notes, habits and lists sync securely across your devices. Start on your phone, pick up anywhere. Lion's Notes brings habits, tasks, checklists and expenses into one calm, premium app — and lets you do it all together, in real time. Download Lion's Notes and start your streak today. — Lion's Notes Pro unlocks more habits and tasks, full progress stats, live collaboration. Start your 14-day free trial — cancel anytime. Subscriptions auto-renew unless cancelled. Manage anytime in your account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://lionnotes.online/privacy

Screenshots

FolderWork4 screens
Lion’s Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FolderWork at none against Lion’s Notes's 2. Lion’s Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support 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

Both are free to download. Lion’s Notes sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. FolderWork asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FolderWork ships an update every 2 months, Lion’s Notes every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
FolderWork versus Lion’s Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFolderWorkLion’s Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKi-hwan KimVictor Socinschi

In-app purchases

None

FolderWork

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Lion’s Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Lion's Notes Pro14 Days trial$2.991 Month
  • Lion's Notes Pro14 Days trial$17.991 Year

Questions

Is FolderWork free?
FolderWork is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lion’s Notes free?
Lion’s Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do FolderWork or Lion’s Notes have ads?
Neither FolderWork nor Lion’s Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FolderWork or Lion’s Notes?
FolderWork ships an update every 2 months, and Lion’s Notes every 4 days. Most recently, FolderWork was updated on October 24, 2026 and Lion’s Notes on October 28, 2026.

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