Instant Note for Notion vs Squishy
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Instant Note for Notion
Capture ideas and information rapidly with this tool designed for quick note-taking and tagging. It offers offline saving and seamless integration with a popular productivity platform, with optional widgets for even faster access. Unlock advanced features like home screen widgets and tag management through a subscription.
- Quick note creation
- Tagging system
- Offline note saving
- Lock Screen widgets
- Home Screen widgets
- Create tags in-app
- Multiple database support
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The quickest way to save tagged notes to Notion. Quick: it only takes seconds to write and tag a note. Add a Lock Screen widget to start writing even faster. Secure: use the official Notion authorisation method, without generating your tokens manually. Your data is transmitted directly to Notion. Offline: notes saved without internet connection will be sent later. Get the "Instant Notion Pro" subscription to use additional features: Home Screen Widgets: create widgets with your tags and start creating notes even faster Create tags in the app: add new tags without opening Notion Multiple databases: quickly switch between all of the shared databases Saved notes: view all of the saved notes - also offline. You can copy each note or open it in Notion Licensed application end user license agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
Squishy
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You reach for your phone for one thing. Twenty minutes later, you’re still scrolling. Squishy makes screen-time control feel less like punishment and more like caring for something. Its mood follows your choices: focus and Squishy perks up; spend time in apps you meant to avoid and Squishy wilts. Instead of fighting another timer, you’re keeping a tiny companion happy. Block distracting apps and websites, schedule protected time for work, mornings, and bedtime, and use recovery sessions when you need to get back on track. SHARE ONE SQUISHY Connect with a partner and care for the same Squishy together. Both people’s focus sessions and temporary unblocks affect the same happiness score. Daily contributions show how each of you helped—or hurt—your shared Squishy. SYNC WITH CHROME Use the same Squishy on iPhone, iPad, and Chrome. Supported activity syncs to one mascot, and eligible Squishy Pro access also unlocks Premium in the Chrome extension. WHAT YOU GET - App and website blocking powered by Apple’s Screen Time framework - Focus and recovery timer for deep work or Pomodoro sessions - Schedules for bedtime, mornings, work, and study - A happiness meter and mascot that reacts to your choices - Optional partner sharing with daily individual contributions - Mindful temporary unblocks when you genuinely need an app - Streaks, statistics, and a 7-day mascot heatmap - Premium mascot skins - Home Screen and Lock Screen widgets - Live Activities for active focus sessions - Chrome sync and website blocking through the Squishy extension PRIVATE BY DESIGN Squishy uses Apple’s Screen Time framework to monitor and block only the apps and websites you choose. Squishy cannot see what you do inside them. If you enable account sync or partner sharing, the account and Squishy activity needed to provide those features is securely sent to Squishy’s service. Squishy does not sell your personal information. SUBSCRIPTION All features require a subscription, with a free trial to start. Payment is charged to your Apple Account when you confirm. Your subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Manage or cancel it in your Apple ID subscription settings. Pro access may also be provided through an eligible linked partner plan. Terms of Service: https://squishyapp.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://squishyapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Squishy at every 5 days against Instant Note for Notion's every 2 weeks. On price, 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
Both are free to download. Instant Note for Notion sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Squishy sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Instant Note for Notion ships an update every 2 weeks, Squishy every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Instant Note for Notion | Squishy |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (90 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 81.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 90 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 81 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Michal Zolnieruk | Austin Chan |
In-app purchases
Instant Note for Notion
- Pro$2.991 Month
- Pro$4.491 Month
- Instant Notion Pro$7.491 Month
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- Pro$9.493 Months
- Pro$9.791 Year
- Pro3 Days trial$9.891 Year
- Pro$9.891 Month
- Pro$14.991 Year
- Pro$19.991 Year
- Pro$24.491 Year
- Pro (Lifetime)$17.90
- Pro (Lifetime)$24.49
- Pro (Lifetime)$29.49
Squishy
- Squishy Monthly$9.991 Month
- Squishy Yearly$29.991 Year
- Squishy Yearly3 Days trial$59.991 Year
Questions
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