Comparison

Notes vs Recursion

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

Head to head
About

Notes

Capture ideas, plan events, and manage tasks with this versatile note-taking app. Organize notes with custom views, filters, and priority pinning. Enjoy voice notes, file attachments, and secure local accounts.

Highlights
  • Voice notes
  • Checklist creation
  • File attachments
  • Drag and drop organization
  • Board and list views
  • Local accounts
  • Day/night modes
Features
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Notes — simple notes, reminders and ideas in one app Capture ideas, plan events and keep important lists in one place. Notes helps you stay organized — from quick thoughts to important tasks with reminders. Write, draw and organize everything your way. At home, at work or on the go — your notes are always with you. Main features: • Notes with reminders • Drawing and sketch notes • Easy organization with lists • Board and list views • Filters and pinning • Simple drag-and-drop controls • Local accounts without restrictions • Light and dark modes Pro features: • Voice notes • Unlimited file attachments • Checklists inside notes • Full backup and restore • App lock • Note forwarding and sharing • Printing No ads or annoying pop-ups — just a clean and intuitive interface. Works offline for better privacy, security and stability. Download Notes and manage your ideas, plans and daily tasks with ease. Terms of Use: https://calenhub.com/note_terms_of_use.html

About

Recursion

Features
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通过Recursion移动产品提供的协作管理工具产品,帮助您进行团队合作和项目管理

Screenshots

Notes4 screens
Recursion3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Recursion at none against Notes's 3. Recursion also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, 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

Both are free to download. Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Recursion asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Notes ships an update every 3 months, Recursion every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Notes versus Recursion: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNotesRecursion
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size155 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlanning Technologies LLC少鹏 李

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Notes

Subscriptions2
  • Full Access for a Month$1.491 Month
  • Full Access for a Year7 Days trial$11.991 Year
One-time1
  • Full Access Forever$24.99
None

Recursion

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Notes free?
Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recursion free?
Recursion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Notes or Recursion have ads?
Neither Notes nor Recursion shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Notes or Recursion?
Notes ships an update every 3 months, and Recursion every 3 weeks. Most recently, Notes was updated on November 3, 2026 and Recursion on November 3, 2026.

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