Note vs TechCredits
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Note
This minimalist notes app helps you focus on what matters most. Create up to 8 infinite pages with beautiful typefaces and customizable line formatting. Save notes as plain text files to iCloud Drive or locally, and access them via widgets and shortcuts.
- Minimalist interface
- Up to 8 infinite pages
- Customizable line formatting (color, italics)
- Plain text file export
- iCloud Drive sync
- Home/Lock Screen widgets
- Apple Watch app
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Keep what you really care about in focus with this mini notes app & widget. It’s like a pinned note in its own app. The app feels like just 1 note, but you can create up to 8 infinite pages. It features beautiful typefaces. There is extra spacing between lines. You can mark lines with color, italics, or both. Pages can also be given custom names. Each page is saved as a plain text file, either in iCloud Drive or only on your iPhone or iPad. Text and links can be added to a page in the app from within other apps using the Share button. You can add a sticky note widget to your Home Screen and Lock Screen that shows the last line you selected in the app or the line you pinned in the Home Screen widget. A control lets you open the app directly from Control Center or your Lock Screen. You can also assign this control to your iPhone’s Action button. An Apple Watch app and widget show the last line you selected in the app on your paired iPhone or the line you pinned in the app on your watch. App Privacy: There is no sign-in and no data is collected. Your files are encrypted on your device using your passcode when it’s locked or turned off. If iCloud Backup is turned on for the app in the Settings app > [Your Name] > iCloud > Storage > Backups > [Your Device], your app data is uploaded to iCloud. If you want your files in iCloud Drive to be end-to-end encrypted, please turn on Advanced Data Protection in Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Advanced Data Protection. If you have Share Analytics turned on in Settings > Privacy & Security > Analytics & Improvements, we receive app analytics from Apple. This does not contain your app data or personally identify you. Other Features: To add a new line, pull down when you are at the top of a page. Easily move lines up ↑ or down ↓. Quickly undo or redo changes above the keyboard. Tap the ⋯ button above the keyboard for more actions, such as adding the date or inserting a line break. Link or move lines to another page using the Quick Actions menu. List markers (like ‘•’) and spaces you type at the start of a line automatically get added to a new line below it. A URL scheme allows you to go directly to a page or to a specific line on a page. Support for Apple’s Writing Tools on compatible devices. Supports multiple windows on iPad. Fully accessible with VoiceOver. Gestures: Swipe left or right on a page while editing to move the insertion point from word to word. To move the insertion point, touch and hold the Space bar on the onscreen keyboard with one finger, then slide your finger around the keyboard. Swipe left with three fingers to undo or right to redo. Tap on a page with three fingers to show a menu with undo, cut, copy, paste, and redo. The use of this app is subject to your agreement to: Apple’s Standard End User License Agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Apple’s Privacy Policy: https://www.apple.com/legal/privacy/ If you use iCloud with the app, iCloud’s Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/icloud/
TechCredits
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The Problem Are you tired of being the "bad guy" when it’s time to turn off the tablet? Do you struggle to get the kids to help around the house without a fight? The Solution Welcome to TechCredits, the simple, transparent "tech economy" for your home. TechCredits empowers children to take control of their own screen time by earning it through productivity. When they complete a chore, they earn credits. When they want to play, they spend them. It’s that simple. Key Features * See at a glance your children's tech credit/time balance * Custom Chore Library: Create a list of tasks tailored to your home—from "Empty the Dishwasher" to "Great Piano Practice." * Parental Ledger: A clear, unchangeable history of every credit earned and spent. No more "I thought I had more time!" * Weekly Leaderboards: See at a glance which child was the most productive this week with beautiful, built-in charts. * Instant Rewards: Use "Quick +1" to reward spontaneous acts of kindness or great manners. * Goals/Milestones: Ability to add 'Goals' for your children to work towards. * Visual & Intuitive: Designed for busy parents. Add photos of your kids and customize their profiles with their favorite colors. * Modern UI: Naturally light/dark mode compatible with modern design elements. Why it WorksTechCredits moves the "blame" from the parent to the system. Children learn the value of work and the importance of time management, all while earning the tech time they love.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: TechCredits at Free against Note's $4.99. TechCredits also leads on update cadence (daily vs weekly). Note's advantage is iOS requirement (16.1 vs 26.0). On 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
TechCredits is free to download; Note costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Note ships an update weekly, TechCredits daily. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Note | TechCredits |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $4.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 16.1 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | nonzerosumness | Alex Strachan |
In-app purchases
Note
No in-app purchases
TechCredits
No in-app purchases









