Comparison

Nested Folder Notes vs Notes Manager

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

Head to head
About

Nested Folder Notes

Organize your thoughts and ideas with unlimited folders and subfolders. Create text notes, checklists, or add images. This ad-free app offers flexible date management and a powerful search function for easy retrieval.

Highlights
  • Unlimited subfolders
  • Text notes
  • Checklists
  • Image attachments
  • Customizable folder icons and colors
  • Full-text search
  • Offline access
Features
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Organize your notes and sort them into any number of folders and subfolders. Create checklists or add your own pictures. With the notes app Folino, you have all your notes under control. Sorting by creation date: Notes can now be sorted not only by the modification date, but also by the creation date. Customizable date display: Choose whether you want to display the creation date or the modification date in your notes. These new features make the app ideal for use as a diary or journal - and some users are already using it for exactly that! They were very happy about the update because it makes capturing and browsing through memories even easier. Try it out and enjoy even more flexible and clearer note management! What else can the app do? - without advertising - Made in Germany - Made for YOU Text Notes Create as many text notes as you want. Pictures Add your own pictures to your notes. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Checklists Create checklists and tick off completed entries or rearrange them as you wish. Folder Create your own note structure. You can create as many folders and sub-folders as you want. The number is not limited. Icons and color selection for folders There are many different symbols to choose from for the folders. You can also customize the color. (in-app purchase as one-time payment) Search function A quick full-text search enables you to find all notes, checklists and folders. Pin it You can pin very important things so that they are always at the top of the list. Favorites A separate favorites list for notes and folders enables quick access to marked notes. History With a separate list for the most recently edited notes, you can quickly pick up where you left off. Move Notes can be moved to other folders quickly and easily. Recycle bin Deleted notes are kept in the recycle bin and can be restored if desired. Offline The app can be used offline without an internet connection. Backup A manual file backup allows you to export and import your notes. Dark Mode The app supports the dark mode of your smartphone (dark theme). Add lock Folders and notes, as well as the entire app, can be locked with a PIN. Ad-free The app is and will be ad-free. Promised! For support, you are welcome to purchase one of the additional functions via in-app purchase.

About

Notes Manager

Features
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App para guardar y gestionar tus propias notas.

Screenshots

Nested Folder Notes4 screens
Notes Manager3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Notes Manager at none against Nested Folder Notes's 7. Notes Manager also leads on iOS requirement (15.1 vs 18.0). Nested Folder Notes's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 14 months). 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. Nested Folder Notes sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Notes Manager asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, Notes Manager every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nested Folder Notes versus Notes Manager: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNested Folder NotesNotes Manager
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better—
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 14 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS18.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SchiekFacundo Frastas

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time7
  • Style AddOn$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • Images AddOn$1.99
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  • Donation$1.99
  • Donation$2.99
  • Donation$3.99
  • Premium$6.99
None

Notes Manager

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Notes Manager free?
Notes Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nested Folder Notes or Notes Manager have ads?
Neither Nested Folder Notes nor Notes Manager shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nested Folder Notes or Notes Manager?
Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Notes Manager every 14 months. Most recently, Nested Folder Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and Notes Manager on September 27, 2026.

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