Comparison

Triage 2 vs Shakespr

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

Head to head
About

Triage 2

This app helps manage your inbox by allowing you to quickly process new messages using a card-based interface. It enables archiving, saving for later, or sending brief replies, reducing inbox stress.

Highlights
  • Card-based message interface
  • Quick archiving
  • Save for later
  • Compose short replies
  • Supports IMAP accounts (Gmail, iCloud, Fastmail)
  • Reduces inbox stress
Features
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Triage 2 is first aid for everybody who struggles to stay on top of their inbox. It doesn’t try to replace traditional email software, but lets you use your downtime to quickly remove the noise and stress. New messages appear as a familiar “stack of cards” interface. With a flick or a tap, you can quickly archive messages, keep important ones in your inbox for later, forward to somebody else, or compose a short reply. Triage 2 supports Gmail, iCloud Mail, Fastmail or any other email service that supports IMAP. --- Praise for Triage: “Since I’ve been using Triage, I’m more caught up on my email than I have been in years.” — Daring Fireball “Triage makes it feel seamless, and even fun, to achieve—if not Inbox Zero—at least Inbox Zen.” — Macworld “Triage is my new favorite email app for iPhone.” — MacStories “Triage is simple, clean, fast, and one of my new favorite apps.” — iMore Terms of use: https://triage.cc/terms Privacy Policy: https://triage.cc/privacy

About

Shakespr

Features
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Shakespr — Handwritten notes, reimagined Shakespr transforms handwritten notes into a powerful digital knowledge system — without changing how you write. Write naturally on paper, reMarkable, Supernote,, ... or with a smart pen. Shakespr takes care of the rest. Shakespr helps you: Make handwritten notes searchable Highlight key ideas and summaries Connect related notes across time Turn sketches and diagrams into structured visuals Your notes don’t stay frozen — they grow with you. Designed for people who think by writing Shakespr is built for: Students and researchers Designers and engineers Founders, creators, and knowledge workers No rigid templates. No forced workflows. Just handwriting — enhanced. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Triage 24 screens
Shakespr4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Shakespr at daily against Triage 2's every 2 months. Shakespr also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Triage 2 sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per year and Shakespr sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Triage 2 ships an update every 2 months, Shakespr daily. Both last shipped on October 25, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Triage 2 versus Shakespr: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriage 2Shakespr
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (70 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews53.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings70 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS26.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB84 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperElectric Fence LimitedKevin Sala

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Triage 2

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription$9.991 Year
1 purchases

Shakespr

Subscriptions1
  • EN$11.991 Month

Questions

Is Triage 2 free?
Triage 2 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Shakespr free?
Shakespr is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Triage 2 or Shakespr have ads?
Neither Triage 2 nor Shakespr shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triage 2 or Shakespr?
Triage 2 ships an update every 2 months, and Shakespr daily. Most recently, Triage 2 was updated on October 25, 2026 and Shakespr on October 25, 2026.

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