# ProcessNote vs Matchbox

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ProcessNote at none against Matchbox's 2. ProcessNote also leads on ads (none vs shown) and device support (3 vs 1). On price and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Matchbox sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. ProcessNote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProcessNote ships an update every 10 days, Matchbox every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProcessNote | Matchbox |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 10 days** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 24 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Takatoshi Miura](https://appshunter.io/developer/1526923403) | [Ryo Tsudukihashi](https://appshunter.io/developer/1320583602) |

## What reviewers say

### ProcessNote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/processnote/id1601088998)

This app helps manage long-term tasks by grouping issues and automatically summarizing notes linked to each task. It allows for easy review of past entries and synchronized data across multiple devices.

**Highlights:** Manage issues by group, Create unlimited issues and groups, Record notes linked to tasks, Automatic note summarization, Data transfer and synchronization, Customizable group colors and issue order

**In-app purchases:** none


### Matchbox

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/matchbox-focus-timer-and-habits/id6786488863)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium (Weekly) | $0.99 | per 7 days |
| Premium (Lifetime) | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProcessNote free?

ProcessNote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Matchbox free?

Matchbox is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do ProcessNote or Matchbox have ads?

Matchbox shows ads; ProcessNote does not.

### Which is updated more often, ProcessNote or Matchbox?

ProcessNote ships an update every 10 days, and Matchbox every 3 weeks. Most recently, ProcessNote was updated on September 23, 2026 and Matchbox on September 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*