Today Notes vs Jotly
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Today Notes
This app automatically organizes your notes by date, ensuring your current priorities are always visible. It uses time as the organizing system, moving notes from tomorrow to today and archiving old entries to prevent clutter. Focus on what matters now without manual sorting.
- Automatic daily organization
- Notes move from tomorrow to today
- Automatic archiving of old notes
- Pin important notes
- iCloud syncing across devices
- Focus on current priorities
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Notes and lists that organize themselves by day. Focus on today, plan for tomorrow, and let old notes archive automatically. Clarity, without constant re-sorting. Most note apps slowly turn into clutter. Today Notes is designed to prevent that. Instead of forcing you to manually organize lists and folders, Today Notes uses time as the organizing system. Notes naturally move forward from Tomorrow to Today, then archive based on their date, keeping your short-term priorities visible while older notes quietly move out of the way. How it works: • Today stays front and center. Everything that matters now is easy to see and act on. • Tomorrow becomes Today automatically. Plan ahead without building a backlog, when the day arrives your notes are already there. • Automatic archiving. Notes from the past roll off on their own, keeping your workspace uncluttered. • Pin what shouldn’t move. Keep important notes visible until you decide otherwise. Your notes stay up to date across all your devices with built-in iCloud syncing, automatically. Today Notes is free to download but requires a purchase to activate. You can choose from a one-time purchase to unlock it forever, or a monthly subscription. Any purchase unlocks Today Notes on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. – Privacy Policy https://www.todaynotesapp.com/#privacy Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Jotly
A fast, private, and offline note-taking app with a clean, minimalist design. It allows for instant typing, easy organization, and customization without any ads or sign-ups. Perfect for quick notes, lists, or journal entries.
- Instant start typing
- Minimalist design
- Offline functionality
- Private local storage
- Easy search and organization
- Customizable look
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Jotly: Simple Notes is the fast, private, and offline way to take notes, jot ideas, and stay organized. No sign-ups. No ads. No clutter. Just a clean notepad designed for quick, distraction-free writing. Why You’ll Love Jotly: Instant Start: Open and start typing immediately — no menus, no loading screens. Minimal Design: A distraction-free writing space that keeps the focus on your words. Offline First: Works anywhere, even without internet. Perfect for quick notes on the go. Private Notebook: All notes are stored locally on your device — we never track or store your data. Easy Organization: Search, edit, and manage your notes effortlessly. Section Shortcuts: Each section becomes a shortcut for easy navigation, helping you find the right spot instantly. Customizable Look: Choose colors and styles to make the app yours. Whether you’re writing a to-do list, grocery list, journal entry, or meeting notes, Jotly makes note taking simple, fast, and private. Perfect for anyone who wants an easy notepad without extra clutter.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Jotly at 4 against Today Notes's 1. Jotly also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Today Notes sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Jotly sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Today Notes against 5.0 for Jotly. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively.
Today Notes ships an update every 3 days, Jotly every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and June 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Today Notes | Jotly |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 4 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days — better | Every 5 days |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Francisco Cantu | Aloha Supplies LLC |
Customer experience
Today Notes
Jotly
In-app purchases
Today Notes
- Monthly Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Free Trial (30 Days)Free
- Full Unlock$24.99
Jotly
- Lifetime Unlock$4.99





