NeatNotes vs Achilles
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
NeatNotes
Organize and take notes quickly with a clean interface. See full note previews, customize note styles, and set reminders. Features smart grouping and automatic link title generation.
- Full note previews
- Customizable note styles (plain, sticky, lined)
- Home screen widgets
- Paragraph-based reminders
- Smart Stacks for automatic note grouping
- Readable link titles
- Photo integration
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Less is more, when it’s done right. NeatNotes gives you only what you need to organize and take notes quickly. While other apps show you a really tiny preview, with NeatNotes you can see the real note before you open it. This makes the app more fun and easier to find your notes. Make your notes personal with three different note styles. * A plain note, with extensive formatting options. * A sticky note, with large fonts, colors and checklists. * A lined note for that nostalgic yellow pad. Mini Spreadsheets. No Tables. NeatNotes lets you perform spreadsheet-like calculations directly in your notes. Type a simple math expression and the answer is suggested underneath it. Reuse a number by dragging and dropping it elsewhere in your note. This creates a reference, so when you change the original number, every reference and related calculation updates automatically. Make a list of numbers and the total is suggested above the keyboard. You can then calculate splits and averages or count the lines in a list. You can also use units of measurement for length, volume, weight and temperature in your calculations. Convert between more than 150 fiat currencies, popular cryptocurrencies, gold and silver using the latest available exchange rates. Widgets that make sense. You can see your notes on your Home Screen with widgets. You can navigate your note by paragraph, check off checklist items, open links and even see photos in your notes. Create Multiple Reminders. Make any paragraph a reminder. Just tap the bell icon on the keyboard and you can set the date and time of the reminder. It will ring and notify you on the lock screen. When you tap the reminder, it will open the note and take you to the paragraph where you set it. Smart Stacks. All notes apps let you search your notes, but Smart Stacks takes it to the next level. Smart Stacks automatically groups notes that share a trait, into one stack — like notes with contact info, or notes with checklists. You can also enter any word, and it’ll create a stack, with all the notes that contains the word. Photos and Readable links. You can add photos to your notes from your phone camera or photo library. You can even copy and paste them from another app like Safari. When you copy and paste a link, it automatically gets a readable title. So instead of seeing a complicated URL you see the title. This makes it easier for you to understand what the link is about rather than having to visit the link every time. No account needed. Use iCloud to Store and Sync. You don’t need to create another account. Just download the app and start using it. All your notes are automatically stored in iCloud and synced to other devices in your account. Privacy Your notes are extremely personal and we can't see them. In fact we don't even store them. Apple does in iCloud. We recommend that you turn on "Advanced Data Protection" in your iCloud settings, if you wish to prevent even Apple from having access to your notes.
Achilles
This app helps you build and track daily habits and routines with a minimalist design. It offers smart reminders and progress tracking to help you stay organized and achieve your personal growth goals without feeling overwhelmed.
- Effortless habit tracking
- Recurring tasks and custom reminders
- Minimalist and intuitive design
- Motivational insights
- Structured approach to action
- Supports various routine types
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Achilles: Habit Tracker – Find Your Rhythm, Win Your Day! Master Your Routines, Master Your Life! *The following content is subscription-based* Build Better Habits with Fewer Taps Achilles Tortoise is your ultimate habit and routine tracker, designed to help you stay organized and on track effortlessly. Whether you want to build a productive morning routine, stay focused at work, or develop personal growth habits, this app makes habit formation seamless and intuitive. No more overwhelming to-do lists—just a few taps, and you’re ready to go! Stay Focused, Stress Less Tired of forgetting important daily tasks or feeling overwhelmed? Achilles Tortoise offers smart reminders, progress tracking, and a clean, distraction-free interface to help you stay consistent without stress. Build habits with ease and enjoy a sense of achievement every day. Why Choose Achilles: Habit Tracker? - Effortless Habit Tracking – Add tasks, track progress, and build better routines in seconds. - Recurring Tasks & Custom Reminders – Set up daily, weekly, or custom recurring tasks to automate your success. - Minimalist & Intuitive Design – A simple, elegant UI ensures your focus stays on your progress. - Motivational Insights – Get inspired by small wins and steady progress over time. - No More Procrastination – Turn intentions into actions with a structured approach. Perfect for Any Routine - Morning & Night Routines – Start and end your day with purpose. - Work & Productivity – Organize your workflow and eliminate distractions. - Fitness & Health – Stay active, eat healthier, and build a sustainable wellness plan. - Mindfulness & Mental Well-being – Incorporate meditation, gratitude journaling, and self-care habits. - Learning & Skill Development – Make consistent progress in language learning, coding, or any new skill. - Household & Personal Tasks – Keep up with chores, errands, and home organization effortlessly. Turn Progress into a Habit! Unlike other task managers or habit trackers that feel rigid or overwhelming, Achilles Tortoise is built for flexibility and ease of use. The goal isn’t perfection—it’s consistent, sustainable growth. Join the Journey! Take control of your habits and routines today. Whether you're looking to boost productivity, reduce stress, or simply become more organized, Achilles Tortoise is your perfect daily companion. Download Achilles Tortoise now and start mastering your day—one step at a time! *Subscription required for premium features.* Terms of use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is monetization model: NeatNotes at free against Achilles's subscription. NeatNotes also leads on ratings volume (39 vs 1). Achilles's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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. NeatNotes sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Achilles sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for NeatNotes against 5.0 for Achilles. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NeatNotes has 39 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
NeatNotes ships an update every 4 days, Achilles weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | NeatNotes | Achilles |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.9 (39 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 39 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Weekly |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.2 | 17.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fusion Engineering | 雨 李 |
Customer experience
NeatNotes
Achilles
In-app purchases
NeatNotes
- Lifetime Unlock$7.99
Achilles
- DayDo Pro Monthly$12.991 Month
- DayDo Pro Yearly$39.991 Year









