Comparison

Auer Notes vs Mindful Log

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

Head to head
About

Auer Notes

This is a straightforward note-taking application focused on speed, ease of use, and privacy. It prioritizes a minimalist interface and local data storage, ensuring offline access and preventing other apps from accessing your notes.

Highlights
  • Fast and easy to use
  • Minimalist user interface
  • Local data storage
  • Offline access
  • Plain text notes
  • Private and secure
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Auer Notes is a note-taking application designed to be fast, easy to use, and stay out of the way until you need it. Simple and clear, Auer Notes is intentional, focusing on less, instead of more. It does one thing, the simplest possible way. Local Data: Your data is stored locally and it's always available, even when you are offline. The app doesn't use iCloud. There is no cloud or vendor preventing you from accessing your data. Also, no other apps have access to your notes. Minimal: Auer Notes has a modern and minimalist user interface designed to be simple. It is aggressively mute on purpose. The application was built to be lightweight, and to utilize less device resources. Auer Notes: A plain text and private notes app.

About

Mindful Log

Features
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Mindful Log is a simple, professional work log for capturing tasks during the workday — so nothing gets forgotten. Instead of trying to remember everything or switching between apps, you can capture tasks instantly in one line and keep working. Everything stays visible until it’s done. No lost notes. No missed follow-ups. Built for real work Mindful Log helps you: • Capture tasks the moment they happen • Keep unfinished work visible • Track decisions and follow-ups • Stay structured without extra effort • Build a clear, searchable work history Key features • Daily log organized by date • Fast note creation (no friction) • Mark tasks as done or ongoing • Full search across all notes • Clean, distraction-free interface Free and Premium The free version lets you test the app with a limited number of notes. Premium unlocks the full experience: • Unlimited notes • Full searchable history • Future planning and reminders Privacy All data stays on your device. • No account required • No tracking • No cloud dependency Mindful Log is built for professionals who take responsibility for their work and want full control over their day. Terms of Use (EULA) https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy https://instant-log-vault.lovable.app/privacy

Screenshots

Auer Notes3 screens
Mindful Log4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Auer Notes at none against Mindful Log's 2. Mindful Log's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.2). On price, update cadence, 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. Mindful Log sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Auer Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Auer Notes ships an update every 4 days, Mindful Log every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Auer Notes versus Mindful Log: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAuer NotesMindful Log
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 8 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUri FridmanViktor Olofsson

In-app purchases

None

Auer Notes

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Mindful Log

Subscriptions2
  • Mindful Log Pro – Monthly$3.991 Month
  • Mindful Log Pro – Yearly$39.991 Year

Questions

Is Auer Notes free?
Auer Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mindful Log free?
Mindful Log is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Auer Notes or Mindful Log have ads?
Neither Auer Notes nor Mindful Log shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Auer Notes or Mindful Log?
Auer Notes ships an update every 4 days, and Mindful Log every 8 days. Most recently, Auer Notes was updated on October 2, 2026 and Mindful Log on October 12, 2026.

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