Grandpa Notes vs SiloConnect
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Grandpa Notes
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Grandpa Notes is a simple note-taking app. It is free and open source, with no advertisements, in-app purchases or tracking. Your notes are stored as plain text in a straightforward folder structure. You can create notebooks locally or in iCloud. There is also an optional encryption layer that is compatible with Cryptomator.
SiloConnect
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Optimize your logistics with SiloConnect - the ultimate solution for silo monitoring. Take control of your cement inventory, with 24/7 monitoring and insightful data. Streamline your operations and make informed decisions for efficient logistics in the construction industry. Experience the power of SiloConnect today.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SiloConnect at every 6 weeks against Grandpa Notes's every 20 months. SiloConnect also leads on iOS requirement (15.5 vs 17.0). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Grandpa Notes ships an update every 20 months, SiloConnect every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 10, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Grandpa Notes | SiloConnect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 20 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 15.5 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 46 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Julien Eyriès | Nanolike |
In-app purchases
Grandpa Notes
No in-app purchases
SiloConnect
No in-app purchases
Questions
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