# Capacities vs Motivation

The clearest difference is rating: Motivation at 5.0 against Capacities's 4.3. Motivation also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 58%) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Capacities's advantage is ratings volume (115 vs 1) and update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Capacities sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $17.99 per month and Motivation sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Motivation holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Capacities has 115 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of Capacities's written reviews are positive against 100% of Motivation's.

Capacities ships an update weekly, Motivation every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Capacities | Motivation |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (115 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capacities-notes-and-pkm/id1670188548/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivation-tiny-quotes/id6782408726/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **115** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 935 MB | 98 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Capacities Labs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1670188550) | [Medha Arcot](https://appshunter.io/developer/6782408728) |

## What reviewers say

### Capacities

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/capacities-notes-and-pkm/id1670188548)

This app allows you to collect, connect, and reflect on your notes and ideas. Access your existing content, quickly capture new information, and discover connections between your thoughts. An integrated AI assistant is available for enhanced productivity.

**Highlights:** Daily notes for planning and reflection, Powerful search functionality, Quick capture of photos and content, Share sheet integration, AI assistant for note-taking, Browse and read notes, Explore connections between notes

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Capacities Pro | $17.99 | per month |
| Capacities Pro | $199.00 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 💡 Innovative date-based note-taking system
- 🎯 Powerful custom object types and organization
- 🔗 Excellent backlink and connection features
- 📱 Seamless cross-device syncing
- 🎨 Clean, intuitive, visually appealing interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Mobile app freezes and crashes frequently
- 📱 Inconsistent functionality across devices
- ⚠️ iPad split-screen not supported
- 🔤 Text editing experience buggy on iOS
- ⏱️ Slow performance with large documents

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes on splash screen (iPhone 7, iOS 15)
- Login and password reset failures
- Tagging on iPad causes app lockup
- Toggle not clickable with Magic Keyboard on iPad
- Task checkbox not working with Magic Keyboard

**Requested features**

- iPad app support
- Create custom object types on mobile
- Turn Into function on mobile devices
- System-level notifications for tasks and due dates
- Footnotes support


### Motivation

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/motivation-tiny-quotes/id6782408726)

Receive daily motivational quotes delivered to your phone and home screen widgets. Customize topics, save favorites, and share inspiration easily. Enjoy a clutter-free experience with beautiful designs.

**Highlights:** Daily quote feed, Home screen widgets, Lock screen widgets, Smart notifications, Customizable categories, Save favorite quotes, Share quotes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Tiny Quotes Pro Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Tiny Quotes Pro Yearly | $9.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Capacities free?

Capacities is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Motivation free?

Motivation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Capacities or Motivation?

Motivation is rated higher. Capacities averages 4.3 out of 5 from 115 ratings, while Motivation averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Capacities or Motivation have ads?

Neither Capacities nor Motivation shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Capacities or Motivation?

Capacities ships an update weekly, and Motivation every 5 weeks. Most recently, Capacities was updated on October 24, 2026 and Motivation on October 24, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*