Comparison

Nested Folder Notes vs MyStudio by LessonLabs

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

MyStudio by LessonLabs

This app helps private instructors and music teachers manage students, schedule lessons, and track progress. It offers smart scheduling, detailed student profiles, and customizable reminders. Data is stored locally and can be exported, with no account required.

Highlights
  • Smart scheduling
  • Student profile management
  • Lesson plan tracking
  • Customizable reminders
  • Google Calendar sync
  • Local data storage
  • Data export/import
Features
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MyStudio is the perfect companion for music teachers and private instructors to manage students, schedule lessons, and stay organized. SMART SCHEDULING • Schedule one-time or recurring lessons • Visual timeline view for easy planning • Quick reschedule and cancel with swipe gestures • Set lesson duration and location STUDENT MANAGEMENT • Create detailed student profiles with photos • Track lesson history for each student • Build lesson plans to monitor progress • Save notes and resources NEVER MISS A LESSON • Customizable reminder notifications • Choose when to be reminded: 15 min, 30 min, 1 hour, or 1 day before GOOGLE CALENDAR SYNC • Two-way sync with Google Calendar • Lessons automatically appear in your calendar • Changes sync instantly BEAUTIFUL & INTUITIVE • Clean, modern interface • Dark mode support • Works on iPhone and iPad YOUR DATA, YOUR CONTROL • All data stored locally on your device • Export and import your data anytime • No account required Whether you teach piano, guitar, voice, or any other subject, MyStudio helps you focus on what matters most — your students.

Screenshots

Nested Folder Notes4 screens
MyStudio by LessonLabs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MyStudio by LessonLabs at none against Nested Folder Notes's 7. MyStudio by LessonLabs also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly). Nested Folder Notes's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, rating, 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. MyStudio by LessonLabs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Nested Folder Notes against 5.0 for MyStudio by LessonLabs. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Nested Folder Notes has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, MyStudio by LessonLabs every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Nested Folder Notes versus MyStudio by LessonLabs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNested Folder NotesMyStudio by LessonLabs
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (13 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews90.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings13 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTobias SchiekTREVOR JASON SMITH

Customer experience

Nested Folder Notes

All ratings13 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative9.1%

MyStudio by LessonLabs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
None

MyStudio by LessonLabs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nested Folder Notes free?
Nested Folder Notes is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MyStudio by LessonLabs free?
MyStudio by LessonLabs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nested Folder Notes or MyStudio by LessonLabs?
Nested Folder Notes and MyStudio by LessonLabs are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 13 and 1 ratings respectively.
Do Nested Folder Notes or MyStudio by LessonLabs have ads?
Neither Nested Folder Notes nor MyStudio by LessonLabs shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nested Folder Notes or MyStudio by LessonLabs?
Nested Folder Notes ships an update fortnightly, and MyStudio by LessonLabs every 2 days. Most recently, Nested Folder Notes was updated on October 13, 2026 and MyStudio by LessonLabs on October 1, 2026.

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