Comparison

iLiner Note vs Tempo

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

Head to head
About

iLiner Note

Features
Read full description

iLiner is a simple note taking app to organize just about anything. Add new entries by pressing the + icon or swipe left to delete an existing note (press the iLiner back button to view). Insert 'to do' tasks using the task menu in the top right corner of this display. Dictate by pressing the iOS keyboard mic icon. Use these voice commands to paginate your entry: new line, period, comma, quote, question mark. Drag and drop notes to change their hierarchical order in the note list view (press the iLiner back button to view). Press on a note title and then vertically drag a note up or down to a new location.To move individual note items in the note detail view (what you are now reading), first select the text to be moved and then firmly press down until the selection changes to a blue rectangle and then drag the selection to a new location.Editing: Double tap to edit a note or add new text. Triple tap to move the cursor to a new location. Single tap on a url to open a link. Single tap on a phone number to dial that number.Icon palette functions (below) from left to right: set list display icon, undo, redo, import image, speak, set display font and close palette.

About

Tempo

Features
Read full description

Tempo is a native focus timer built for the Apple ecosystem. No accounts, no clutterβ€”just clear work and break intervals to help you stay on track. Focus with rhythm Move through focus sessions, short breaks, and long breaks with a clean design and a distraction-free interface. Tap the ring to start, pause, or resume. Ready-made presets Choose from proven focus systems: - Classic β€” the standard Pomodoro method (25/5) - 52/17 β€” longer blocks for deep work - Short β€” quick intervals for fast tasks - Create your own presets with custom durations, breaks, and auto-start options. Stay on track without opening the app Live Activity on the Lock Screen and Dynamic Island (supported iPhones). The timer keeps running in the background and restores when you return. Feedback when it matters Notifications when each segment ends. Optional sound and haptic feedback when you complete a session or cycle. Built for Apple Native SwiftUI design for iPhone, iPad, and Mac (menu bar). Light and dark mode, accessibility support, and a consistent experience across your devices. Privacy first Your preferences and presets are stored locally on your device. No sign-up. No tracking. Download Tempo and find your work rhythm. https://tempo.tobiasruano.com/privacy/ https://tempo.tobiasruano.com/terms/

Screenshots

iLiner Note1 screens
Tempo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iLiner Note at 15.2 against Tempo's 17.0. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard1 real difference Β· 5 level
iLiner Note versus Tempo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLiner NoteTempo
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyβ€”Every 9 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.2 β€” better17.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMercury Software Japan Inc.Tobias Ruano

In-app purchases

None

iLiner Note

No in-app purchases

None

Tempo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLiner Note free?
iLiner Note is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tempo free?
Tempo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do iLiner Note or Tempo have ads?
Neither iLiner Note nor Tempo shows ads.

Other comparisons