Molecule.dev vs Cortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
Molecule.dev
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Write private messages to yourself. Subscribers can add attachments. Molecule.dev has everything you need for users, device management, payments, and more, all in one simple codebase designed for every major platform. Terms (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Cortex
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Cortex is your private, on-device AI planner for daily work and life. Use Cortex to understand your calendar, spot conflicts, and turn plans into action quickly. Key features: ⢠Calendar-aware dashboard with priority signals ⢠Chat that can summarize your schedule and create events ⢠Smart insights and proactive recommendations ⢠Image-aware chat support ⢠Local-first AI processing for privacy ⢠Notification nudges and quiet hours controls Cortex is built to help you stay focused without sending your planning data to external AI services.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Cortex at none against Molecule.dev's 2. Molecule.dev's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Molecule.dev sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Cortex asks for nothing beyond the download.
| Parameter | Molecule.dev | Cortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No ā better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod ā better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 ā better | 17.0 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fullstacked, LLC | Pratik Poudel |
In-app purchases
Molecule.dev
- Monthly$5.991 Month
- Yearly$64.991 Year
Cortex
No in-app purchases









