Comparison

Nested Folder Notes vs Bookmarks

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

Bookmarks

Save links, notes, PDFs, and photos from any app into a private, searchable messenger-style interface. Organize content with categories and reminders, and sync across Apple devices. The core app is free and ad-free, with an optional one-time purchase for premium features.

Highlights
  • Save from any app
  • Organize with categories and notes
  • Private and secure data storage
  • Syncs across Apple devices
  • Offline functionality
  • One-time purchase for premium features
Features
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Text yourself that link, note, PDF, or photo with Send To Self and stop losing content you care about. Send to Self is your personal private messenger that mimics the familiar chat interface you love and adds the organization you need with categories, reminders and favorites. It now supports iOS 26’ liquid glass update. Here’s Why You’ll Love This Smart Bookmarking App: - Save in Seconds from Any App Share directly from Safari, Reddit, TikTok, YouTube, and 200+ other websites and apps. One tap and it’s saved! See your newest saves at the bottom. It’s like messaging yourself, but organized and searchable. - Organize Without the Effort Don’t let your bookmarks rot. Add notes to your saves, set reminders and categorize each content instantly with a tap so you can find that reel, article, or image three months from now. - Bookmark With Privacy You love texting yourself reels, passwords, or notes, but you don’t want anyone else to see or own your data. Send-to-Self gives you that familiar chat interface for saving digital finds without the corporate servers. Your data stays on your device and your personal iCloud 100%. No ads, no sign-in, and no sign-ups required, just download the app and start. - Sync Instantly Across Apple Devices Pick up exactly where you left off. Save a long article on your iPhone during a long commute, and it’s waiting on your iPad when you get home. No accounts to manage, no "sync buttons" to press. It just works. - Built for Speed and Focus Designed for your workflow on Mac and iPad with Split-Screen Support. Use split-screen to drag-and-drop links while researching. The app works 100% offline and auto-syncs the moment you’re back online. PREMIUM FEATURES The core app is completely free (no ads!). We believe in owning your software, not renting it. Pay once to unlock Premium features: - Get unlimited categories Don't be forced to choose. Create as many folders as your brain needs, from "Watches to Buy" to "Tax Docs" and color-code them for instant visual recognition. - Private folders with FaceID/TouchID Turn specific folders into a digital vault. Perfect for sensitive medical results, financial screenshots, or surprise gift lists you don't want anyone else to see. - No Subscriptions: One-time purchase. Yours for life. Tired of monthly fees? So are we. Pay one small fee to own Premium for life. No recurring charges, ever. - Support indie development Your purchase of the Premium version directly supports independent software that respects your privacy. Perfect for: - Researchers collecting sources - Students saving study materials - Shoppers tracking product - Content creators gathering inspiration - Anyone who DM's themselves links, notes, PDF's, or photos Send To Self is crafted with love by an independent developer who uses it every day. Your feedback helps shape every update. Download the app now and never lose another great find!

Screenshots

Nested Folder Notes4 screens
Bookmarks4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nested Folder Notes at 5.0 against Bookmarks's 4.2. Nested Folder Notes also leads on review sentiment (90% vs 67%). Bookmarks's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 and Bookmarks sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Nested Folder Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 90% of Nested Folder Notes's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bookmarks's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, Bookmarks weekly. The most recent releases landed on August 27, 2026 and July 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Nested Folder Notes versus Bookmarks: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNested Folder NotesBookmarks
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (12 ratings) — better4.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings12 — better6
Update frequencyFortnightlyWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size46 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SchiekGILI SOFTWARE OPC

Customer experience

Nested Folder Notes

All ratings12 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%

Bookmarks

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Nested Folder Notes

One-time7
  • Style AddOn$0.99
  • Donation$0.99
  • Images AddOn$1.99
Show 4 more
  • Donation$1.99
  • Donation$2.99
  • Donation$3.99
  • Premium$6.99
1 purchases

Bookmarks

One-time1
  • Premium Upgrade$8.99

Questions

Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Bookmarks free?
Bookmarks is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Nested Folder Notes or Bookmarks?
Nested Folder Notes is rated higher. Nested Folder Notes averages 5.0 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bookmarks averages 4.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Nested Folder Notes or Bookmarks have ads?
Neither Nested Folder Notes nor Bookmarks shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nested Folder Notes or Bookmarks?
Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, and Bookmarks weekly. Most recently, Nested Folder Notes was updated on August 27, 2026 and Bookmarks on July 4, 2026.

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