Comparison

HotNotes vs PM Pro

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

Head to head
About

HotNotes

Organize your daily tasks and appointments with a stylish and intuitive note-taking app. Create to-do lists, break down tasks into smaller steps, and set reminders for important events. No sign-in is required to start planning your life.

Highlights
  • Daily to-do lists
  • Task breakdown
  • Shapes tool for drawing
  • Elegant design
  • Appointment planning
  • Daily diary creation
  • Event reminders
Features
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• Write daily to-do lists and mark tasks as completed Your basic building block is the almighty To-Do—each a small step toward a great accomplishment. You can add notes, schedule it, and break it down into smaller steps. Features - Draw perfect shapes and lines with shapes tool - enjoy an elegant and eye-pleasing design - plan appointments and set up a stylish agenda - write daily to-do lists and mark tasks as completed - take notes for every day and create a diary - reminders for important events, tasks or notes - no sign-in or registration necessary

About

PM Pro

Securely store, organize, and manage all your passwords, notes, and sensitive information locally on your device. Features robust encryption, multiple login options, and tools for generating strong passwords and identifying weak ones.

Highlights
  • 100% Offline Data Storage
  • AES-256 Bit Encryption
  • Multiple Login Types (Pattern, Password, Biometric)
  • Malicious Login Detection
  • Category-wise Data Organization
  • Unlimited Custom Fields
  • Password Generator
  • Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert
Features
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PM Pro: Password Manager is a 100% offline password management application that enables users to store, organize, and manage their passwords, notes and other sensitive information locally on their devices without relying on cloud-based services. Highly Secure Offline Passwords Manager Application: This application is 100% offline without even having the internet connection in this application. It stores data only on the user's device and encrypts it using AES-256 bit encryption, ensuring high security and privacy. Multiple Login Types: The application offers users the flexibility to choose from three different login types: Pattern, Passwords, and Biometric. Malicious Login Detection: The app locks itself temporarily for a specified period of time after multiple failed login attempts, protecting against unauthorized access and brute-force attacks. Category-wise Data Organization: The application offers a hierarchical organization system, allowing users to categorize their data using multi-level categories. This means that users can create nested categories to structure their information effectively. Within these categories, users can store passwords, notes, and other relevant data. Custom Fields: The application provides support for an unlimited number of custom fields. These custom fields include Plain Text Box, Passwords Box, Note Box, and even the ability to store Images. Password Generator: The application includes a Password Generator tool that assists users in creating highly secure passwords. Weak & Repeated Passwords Alert: To enhance password security and assist users in managing their passwords effectively, the application provides a dedicated feature that lists all repeated and weak passwords separately. Multiple View Types: The application incorporates a user interface (UI) and user experience (UX) feature that allows users to choose between two different views for displaying their data: tile view or list view. Multiple Color Themes: At present, this application provides support for two distinct color themes: "Dark" and "Light." Users have the option to choose between these two themes based on their preference and visual comfort. Multiple Language Support: At present, the application provides support for a wide range of languages, surpassing 14 language options. Export Data: Since the Passwords Manager application operates entirely offline, transferring data to a new device requires a manual export of their data from the current device and securely stores it somewhere before uninstalling the application. File Import Data: Passwords Manager allows users to effortlessly import their passwords from various file formats. Whether it's a Google CSV file, a Passwords Manager (.txt) file, or a Passwords Manager (.csv) file, the application provides the flexibility to import data from other sources. QR Code Import: Passwords can be effortlessly transferred between devices by simply scanning a QR code within the application. To initiate the transfer, users can scan the QR code displayed on the source device using the QR code scanning feature within the application. Sync Data In Device: Users have the option to import/export their data to/from the application and enable the SYNC feature, which automatically synchronizes any changes made to the data within the application to the stored file in the device. Bookmark: The application provides users with the ability to bookmark their most frequently accessed data, enabling quick and convenient access whenever needed.. Auto Logout Application: This functionality ensures that if the application is left unattended or unused for a specified period, it will automatically log out to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access. Unlimited Access: The application operates on a one-time payment model, providing users with lifetime access and usage without any additional monthly or annual charges.

Screenshots

HotNotes4 screens
PM Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PM Pro at 100% against HotNotes's 0%. PM Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.5) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 28 months). HotNotes's advantage is price (Free vs $1.99) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

HotNotes is free to download; PM Pro costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PM Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HotNotes has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of HotNotes's written reviews are positive against 100% of PM Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HotNotes ships an update every 28 months, PM Pro every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
HotNotes versus PM Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHotNotesPM Pro
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating3.5 (6 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 28 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSamsuddin Ahmed SohagTaha Husain

Customer experience

HotNotes

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PM Pro

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

HotNotes

No in-app purchases

None

PM Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is HotNotes free?
HotNotes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PM Pro free?
PM Pro costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, HotNotes or PM Pro?
PM Pro is rated higher. HotNotes averages 3.5 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while PM Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do HotNotes or PM Pro have ads?
Neither HotNotes nor PM Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HotNotes or PM Pro?
HotNotes ships an update every 28 months, and PM Pro every 6 weeks. Most recently, HotNotes was updated on November 3, 2026 and PM Pro on November 3, 2026.

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