Comparison

Onlynote vs Basium

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

Head to head
About

Onlynote

A free, offline note-taking and to-do list app with home screen widgets for quick access. Organize notes with folders, search content, and attach photos. Set reminders and customize appearance for a private, personalized experience.

Highlights
  • Home screen widgets
  • Folder organization
  • Search functionality
  • Notes and checklists
  • Photo attachments
  • Reminders and notifications
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Onlynote is a simple, free note-taking and to-do list app. No account or sign-up required — everything is stored privately on your device. FEATURES - Home Screen widget: see pinned and recent notes without opening the app, and tap New to start writing - Folders: organize notes into folders, switch between them from the title bar, and manage them in Settings - Search: quickly find notes by title or content - Trash: recover deleted notes or delete them forever - Notes & checklists: write free-form notes or create to-do/checklist items - Photos: attach photos to any note - Reminders: set a reminder with a local notification so you never forget - Swipe to delete: swipe any checklist item to delete it, in any order - Auto-sort: checked items automatically move to the bottom of the list - Drag to reorder: long-press and drag notes on the home screen to reorder them - Share as image: export and share any note as an image - Customize: choose note colors, font style, font size, and card size in Settings - Privacy controls: read the privacy policy and change ad personalization any time in Settings - Fast & offline: works fully offline, with no internet connection required Whether you need a shopping list, a daily task manager, a quick memo, or a place to keep photos with notes, Onlynote keeps it simple and private.

About

Basium

This app helps users build consistent habits, especially those with ADHD, by focusing on deliberate progress rather than motivation. It offers intelligent features to protect momentum during off-days and encourages a single focus to avoid overstimulation.

Highlights
  • Intelligent Freeze Protection
  • One Active Challenge principle
  • Progressive Paths (5, 15, 30 days)
  • Subtask breakdown
  • Gentle, active-day reminders
  • 100% Private (no accounts, no ads)
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Consistency for ADHD Brains Stop trying to be productive. Start being deliberate Most habit trackers just watch you fail. Basium helps you build. Achieving your dreams isn't about finding more motivation, it’s about finding a foundation. For the ADHD brain, the forever goal is the enemy of progress. Basium replaces the noise of complex tracking with the tranquility of consistency. We don't just track tasks, we build them into your life. Intelligent Freeze Protection Life isn't a perfect line. Basium’s Intelligent Freeze System protects your momentum during off-days. If life gets busy and you miss a mark, the system automatically uses a freeze to save your progress. This prevents the shame cycle and burnout that kills most habits before they start. The Power of One Focus Overstimulation is the enemy of the ADHD brain. Basium enforces the One Active Challenge principle. By focusing on a single, high-impact path at a time, you build a foundation for your habits rather than a cluttered list of shallow attempts. Core Foundation Features Progressive Paths: Scale your discipline through 5, 15, and 30 days challenges Subtask: Break complex goals into 1–4 daily actionable tasks to ensure you always know how to show up. Gentle Reminders: Notifications that respect you. They only trigger on the days your challenge is active. 100% Private: Your routine is your business. No accounts, no tracking, no ads. Stop tracking habits. Start building the foundation that changes everything. Basium Pro Paid Experience Gain full access to the Basium PRO with a monthly, yearly, or one-time purchase. Pro status unlocks deeper customization. PRO FEATURES Custom mood: Advanced Notifications: Up to 10 daily slots to perfectly time your routine. Foundation Recovery: A 24-hour safety net to restore a lost path and protect your peace of mind. Custom Active Days: Design your rhythm. Perfect for weekday-only or weekend-specific foundations. Links: (Koda is the old app name) Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/terms-of-use Medical Disclaimer: https://sites.google.com/view/koda-trainer/medical-disclaimer

Screenshots

Onlynote4 screens
Basium4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Basium at none against Onlynote's shown. Basium also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Onlynote's advantage is ratings volume (93 vs 4). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Onlynote sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Basium sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Basium holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onlynote has 93 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Onlynote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Basium's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onlynote ships an update every 2 weeks, Basium weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Onlynote versus Basium: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnlynoteBasium
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (93 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews70.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings93 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size37 MB50 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAPPS BAY LIMITEDDomenic Landriscina

Customer experience

Onlynote

All ratings93 ratings
Positive94.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative2.2%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive70.6%
Neutral17.6%
Negative11.8%

Basium

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Onlynote

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$2.99
3 purchases

Basium

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly Subscription7 Days trial$5.991 Year
One-time1
  • Life time payment$12.99

Questions

Is Onlynote free?
Onlynote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Basium free?
Basium is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Onlynote or Basium?
Basium is rated higher. Onlynote averages 4.8 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while Basium averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do Onlynote or Basium have ads?
Onlynote shows ads; Basium does not.
Which is updated more often, Onlynote or Basium?
Onlynote ships an update every 2 weeks, and Basium weekly. Most recently, Onlynote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Basium on November 5, 2026.

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